How do i even edit my forum once i create it???

[sdtarantula]

i have made my forum, posted it to my site, "sdtarantula.com"
but how do i change settings on it??

[mywaytoo]

Click on the Forum Options link in the toolbar. Lots of things there, especially usful are those in Options > Application.

Click on the More link in the toolbar of a post to make changes there, eg. Edit it, and lots more.