There’s an option to make the forum publicly viewable, so people can check it out before they decide to sign up. Only registered members can post of course.
I wonder whether this should be enabled? Right now it’s probably weird for people when they visit, as all they get is a blank sign up page without much of a clue for what you’re signing up to! I think it would dramatically help signups if you could try before you buy, so to speak. Any thoughts?