Hi
I would also like to add that a common problem people are having when trying to access the new forums can be down to their security settings.
If you are having issues, try the following steps:
First, verify that you are using the latest Java version at:
http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Second, visit the chat room using an alternate web browser such as Firefox or Netscape. If you are able to load the chat room in an alternate web browser without issue, then the issue is likely caused by an Internet Explorer security setting. For information on working with Security Setting in Internet Explorer 7, which is the same as in Internet Explorer 6, please visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/using/howto/security/settings.mspx
Setting Up Security Zones:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/using/howto/security/setup.mspx
Also, you may not have specified which browser installation on your computer should use the latest Java version that you installed. To check, click the computer’s Start button, and open Settings -> Control Panel. Double-click “Java” to open the Java Control Panel. In the Advanced tab, expand the “Default Java for browsers” option, and make sure that each check box is checked.
Also, pull down your web browser’s Tools file menu, and select “Internet Options”. In the Advanced tab, scroll down to the “Java (Sun)” option, and make sure “Use JRE for ” is checked.