Can't join Trip Discussion from Upcoming Programs page

OK, I started the discussion just a few moments ago. Hoping to see results.

I can't join the discussion board for the upcoming America's Treasures trip that starts Sept. 17. Need help asap!

Hi Cynthia, we have checked your account and it does appear you're a member of the discussion board for your program. Now if you are still having difficulty viewing it please let us know and we'll be happy to troubleshoot with you. ~ Your Friends at Road Scholar

I accessed the discussion area for my upcoming trip weeks (and weeks and weeks) ago. My lonely message is still sitting out there by itself. Either others in my program are not able to access the discussion or they are just not into social networking.

Same here. I contacted them and have no access.

I can't get in. My trip starts Sept. 30. I have a pw and enter the site, but get the error message too.

RS sent me a link when I couldn't get into the trip discussion and it sent me to the same page as if you go to the trip listing and then click on "Discuss" in the blue bar (that has the dates, reviews, itinerary, etc.). I posted something weeks ago for my trip but no one has responded or posted anything.

Hello, please let us know what kind of error message you are getting so we can check and see what's happening on our end for you. Also if you could provide us with the type of internet browser you're using that will help too. Thanks! ~ Your Friends at Road Scholar

I can't access mine either. Trip 14299RJ and I have tried both with google chrome and microsoft edge. It says site under construction or not available.

Hi, thank you for making us aware of the difficulty you were having with accessing the discussion board for your trip. We have added you as a member of the discussion board so you should now be able to access it without trouble. Please let us know if you need anything further. ~ Your Friends at Road Scholar

This continues to be a problem in mid-October. And while I was able to access my Antarctica trip's message board through the workaround described above, it is apparent that no one else has been able to access as my introduction note is still all alone :( I'm very disappointed that this known issue, from at least June in my case, is still not resolved.

Below is message I am now getting re upcoming trip for 9/2018. Looking like a two step process and not one you are automatically signed up for upon enrollment. One step better than error message I got before. Will keep updated on progress.
Welcome to the Road Scholar Discussion Boards!
Not seeing your discussion board? We’re sorry, but it may be under construction or unavailable.
If you just enrolled in your program, check back in 48 hours to access the discussion board. If you still don’t see a discussion board by then, please email us at contact@roadscholar.org or call us toll free at (877) 426-8056, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET.
Please note that we are only offering discussion boards for programs that began March 20th, 2017 and after.

Hello, we have added you to the discussion board for your upcoming trip today. Please feel free to let us know if you still cannot access it. We look forward to learning with you on this adventure! ~ Your Friends at Road Scholar

We have added you to the discussion board for you upcoming program today. We apologize for the long delay. Now you should be able to access it and begin a conversation with other participants going on this program. ~ Your Friends at Road Scholar

I have come to the conclusion that RS does not want "discussion".  I have called, e-mailed questions to avail. I

have concerns about upcoming trip to Mexico and I have got the "rote answer".