Apple Support Community website gives a 403 Error when creating account

When I try to create a post in Apple Support Community, it forces me to create a new account (for some supersmart reason because my apple account is apparently not enough). In this process, I am required to pick a new username and choose my communications preferences. The next screen? 403 Forbidden Error page.

That site has been having problems for the past month or so. Apple is aware of the problems.

Apple Support Community website gives a 403 Error when creating account
 
 
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