Seems like a lot of people are having an issue logging into chat since we updated. Here is what you need to do: Logout of the chat and forums, clear your cache and cookies. Log back in to the forum, then login to the chat with the same user/pass you use for the forums.
but since these messages sometimes get deleted (even though the groups are free to join), you can email me at pornoshakespeare@yahoo.com to find out more.