it would be cool if stuff from the forum test didnt show up in the unanswered posts

Yup. But then the Staff wouldn't know what people are having trouble with

well then it would be even cooler if they were 2 separate links

I don't think the software can do that.

i dunno about that, it looks like its using phpbb, which is open source, if this is the case, alot is possible.

Alot is possible if you have all the time in the world to upgrade and install mods that are NOT plug and play as everyone assumes. Then it makes it harder after a server crash to restore the board.

Most people tend to ignore the Test Forum. Try that out and see how it works for you. The Admins need to know when new posts are there.