I tried to reset my password to access the Forum from my Laptop and it wasn't possible.
I got the "[The Open Mic Forum] Reset Your Password" email but after inserting the new password and pressing the reset button nothing happened. Then I tried to do the same but through my Smartphone and it worked!
Regarding opening a new thread, I just started the thread "Client's Unilateral decision to pay less" through my Smartphone (Samsung) without issues.