Just wondering if you have to donate to be a member, or just register? I registered I think three days ago, but at the bottom of screen it only says one member active, and it is not me.

Actually, scratch that. Sometimes when I get on it list me under user, but other times it doesn't. I am confused.

Could be a forum issue, or a momentary lapse in loading. Either by not being logged in, or the user display not reading properly in your browser for some reason.