After extensive consideration, we've decided to close the Bigfoot Forums to non-members some time tomorrow in advance of Biscardi's news event. This has been a difficult decision since the mission of the Bigfoot Information Project is to spread information and encourage the exchange of ideas, not hide everything away for insiders. However, as has been seen the past day and half, all the attention threatens to shut the site down for everyone. We feel it's a better move to have the site available for members than to see it fail for everyone.

This closing will NOT be permanent, but will likely last over the weekend. All you will need to do is log in to be able to participate. Non-members will get a message saying they are not allowed to see the forum. After the closing, we will test bringing search back. If it's only members viewing the board, it should be able to handle that extra load.