I, too, would like to request access. I think you said something about setting me up with privileges, but when I go there, I am still getting this notification (after cleaning my cache three times):
 

Error You can request access at the Beehive Forum Site Promotions forum. We have a promotions post there you can reply to with your access request.   ->Click here!<-

Try it again. Since I have all the folders restricted, the forum doesn't need to be restricted. Anyone not in an actual group will only see the start page and a message telling them there are no folders, despite the fact there are many.