Hello Steve,
When your name turns Blue, you will then know that your membership application has been approved, and you will then have access to the "Darkside". :) The approval process is not instantaneous as the WAGS Membership Committee must review and approve all new member applications. Hopefully it will happen soon. :)
Once it is approved, your profile will be set, and voila, new boards will appear that you did not see before.
Cheryl