So.. when can I start posting in the actual forums?
After five posts (I think) and four hours' time logged in. You need 10 posts before you can put links in your signature.
I believe a lot of people share your intentions, good luck to you! I'm also wondering when I'll be released onto the other forums but then again I'm sure it's written here somewhere..
It tells you when you sign up, plus there's a thread about it somewhere.