Hi
look at theses images is this what you are after.? when you click them it takes you to the form at the bottom it saves scrolling down.
i think they should try to include some extra settings for forum roles. it saves time editing the php file.
I have a community part of my forum which is open & visible and a clan part that is private & hidden, i hade to modify the capabillities.php file and add my own role Clan Member and give correct rules.
I tested it on an account and it worked , standard users can only see community forum but if i change a person role to clan member they can see all forums and post etc…