I know, it's really stupid. I can't remember how I got one or what it is, but I only used those forums for a day.
Just use Discord. There's a renpy server and you'll get instant help from many experienced people.
Discord is a text and voice chat app for gamers. There a lot of different servers available. Here is a link to download the app:
https://discordapp.com/download
To find a relevant server. Open the discord app and go to https://disboard.org/ to search for the topic of your choice.