I have the same problems (it is the maintenance/support section that is missing), but my Dad's login does not. Guess we'll just have to wait until January for a fix.
I notice that myself, Moojgoo and CoHe3D all registered in December, but Dad's login was carried forward from planet Auran when the new forum was set up - I think this could be the common link.
Regards,
Andrew
PS if the software works like other forums I belong to, you can use IMG tags in the sig to place a banner, but Auran has (logical) restrictions on the size of the pic.