- Can people who are not part of a group see this group?
***No, If someone is not in a group they will see that the member is in "private area"
- Is there any other way I can give certain people access to a forum without giving away that they are in any way different?
*** yes, anyone that has access to that forum will be able to see who is there. But is someone dont have access to that forum it will state that they are in "private" or "private area"