Check again geo. I just joined 5 minutes ago. Yes, I got the same message you did just weeks ago.

Actually I had to re-join because I was "purged" out due to inactivity. The only personal detail they asked for was my real name.

You need an ISP based email address to join so web based email like Hotmail, Yahoo! Excite etc. won't do.

Once you're in, you'll get your decoder ring and learn the secret handshake. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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If you only travel on sunny days you will never reach your destination.*

* May not apply at certain latitudes in Canada and elsewhere.