diff --git a/controller/Root.py b/controller/Root.py
index 06e656b..cd22ee7 100644
--- a/controller/Root.py
+++ b/controller/Root.py
@@ -388,4 +388,4 @@ class Root( object ):
   notebooks = property( lambda self: self.__notebooks )
   users = property( lambda self: self.__users )
   files = property( lambda self: self.__files )
-  forums = property( lambda self: self.__forums )
+#  forums = property( lambda self: self.__forums )
diff --git a/static/html/support.html b/static/html/support.html
index 3d0cbf8..41422be 100644
--- a/static/html/support.html
+++ b/static/html/support.html
@@ -14,12 +14,14 @@ The Luminotes user guide explains every feature of Luminotes in full detail,
 and it even includes tips for organizing your wiki.
 </p>
 
+<!--
 <h4><a href="/forums/" target="_top">discussion forums</a></h4>
 
 <p>
 In the Luminotes discussion forums, you can ask about Luminotes features and
 chat with your fellow Luminoters.
 </p>
+-->
 
 <h4><a href="/blog" target="_top">blog</a></h4>