Issue: Forum Bug

Okay, this is probably what I get for not logging on in a looong time. But I'd like to post some stuff in this community and um, when I logged in I found some problems.

First, for some reason the main forum page only displays the sections Important Updates and News, AF Files & forum Support Center, and AF Misc. I can't see any of the other sections when viewing the main page. The only way I can get to them is by looking through my old posts, finding the threads, and clicking on the section that the post was made in. (Yes, I am on the "Show all forums" tab when I'm on the main page.) Is this a really simple problem that can be solved by looking in the User CP? I'm pretty stumped.

Second, and less important than the one above, is that I can't post in the Shoutbox. It just tells me "You don't have permission to post in the Shoutbox." This is probably another problem easily solved but I can't seem to work it out.

So, is there an easy process to fixing this? Please help.

Thanks!