A few things to note --
Please make sure that you are being patient!! If you have just rushed off your validation posts -- give it some time. The staff are working as quickly as possible to get these validated for you, but with the large number of registrants on the board, it can take some time. As clearly stated on the board, this process can take up to 24 hours.
Proper use of your name? Please be sure that you have selected an acceptable user name. If not, then your posts aren't going to be validated at all. Things that are not allowed include the following: cannon names (Potter, Weasley, Black, Dumbledore...etc), middle names, single names, 'screennames' (potter87, i_love_harry, etc...)
Validation posts visible? Please make sure that all of your validation posts are now visible. A quick way to do this, is to click on your name in the upper left hand corner of the screen. This will bring you to your profile. In the center you will see 'topics'. By clicking 'posts' on this bar, it will show you all of the validated posts that your account has made. If you see five there -- then you should now be able to view more of the board. If not -- well that's what this thread is for
If you truly think your account is 'stuck' (and you've read what is above) then please post below.
Thanks guys!
REMEMBER -- it can take up to 24 hours to complete validation! Do not post that you are "stuck" if 24 hours has not passed yet!!