0. Click "Administration Panel" link at bottom of home page.
1. Click "General" Tab
2. Click "Categories and Forums"
3. Click the little green x icon immediately below the green action bar
4. Enter forum name
5. Under "attach to", select the first menu option (blank - meaning don't attach)
6. Givea brief description of the purpose/focus of the Forum in the description box.
7. Click save.