The server provider for boards.theforce.net has recently moved over to new servers. During this process, some functionality was abandoned. This included vital functionality for new user registration. The volunteer admins are working to get this issue resolved (by migrating to a new server/host), but the timeline to get this issue fixed is currently unknown.

So if you are new and looking to join the group. Please join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/119631969774/
Or follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/spokantina to stay informed of upcoming events.