THIS IS THE NEW SERVER (congratulations you made it)

[Master]

I also can not create/ register a new account. It locks me out after I try the password 5 times but I am sure I am putting the right one in.

I guess the link is account dependent, not sure why you're now seeing the whats new link though but will get to it eventually.
that new account bug is what I am currently working atm.

I can see the what's new link.