Diminishingdivas
Virginia all you have to do is put in an email address, username you would like, and a password. No other info. is required and the only person with access to it is Katie and believe me it is safe with her. Only your username is visible to people if you post and you can choose to not allow people to be able to email you so your email address is very safe. Give it a try it is a great site and the posts are terrific.
Greg
Actually, I don't even see your pass word - It shows a blank space there. The only thing I see "Behind the board" - is your e-mail address.
You can use any username you want. It doesn't even have to be your real name.
Only reason I've made it where you have to register to read the board, is to make it SAFE. It's for ADULT WLS people needing support -- No, that doesn't mean there's r-rated things going on either. Just means its a private place, where you don't have to worry about just anyone reading your posts. Also, it instead of a billion people - there's a few, which gives it more of a one-on-one sort of support, if that is what you need.
Another reason to have it the way it's set up - is less chance of the place being hacked.... and etc.
Last but not least, if you don't wanna join - No one is twisting your arm. It's just another place to get support while your going through your life change.