Hi, 

How do I make a status update? 

I have seen references to it in various parts of my forum and also in these support areas but i can't find how to actually post a status? 

1. Make sure that you have permissions

2. Enable this feature ( account settings => edit profile => enable status updates)

Then you should be able to post status updates on your profile and via the 'create new' menu

Great! Got this now!!

is it possible to have the globally default to on? 

Unfortunately not w/o a mod.