This keeps coming up - GCC, or GC Chat (https://annabelleigh.net/cgi/GCChat/chat.cgi) is not available to new users. When you are registered, you can post on the board only.

See the FAQ:

>>Only "known" members with a minimum of three months of regular participation in this community will be considered for the privilege of live chat access.

https://annabelleigh.net/faq.htm

Note that three months of regular participation is the minimum, it does not guarantee live chat access.