I'm having the same problem as Boots13. Sometimes, I like to come on the site and just read. Up until a couple days ago, I could do that without logging in. Now, I have to be logged in before I can view just the threads. It tells me I don't have permission and must log in to view the pages.
I understand blocking access to the galleries, I even appreciate that. It's frustrating not being able to read without logging in though.
If people thinking about joining the site can't view the site in it's basic form, I think added members might come to a stand still? I doubt I would register on a site in order to see the site. I would want to see it first and then join if I wanted to. Just my .02 cents.
I'm hoping that this is not an issue with my system and you tell me my computer is a piece of

!! LOL.
Thanks for all that you do, Linus.