What does this mean?

I tried logging in to another music site (Steve Hoffman Music Forums) and get this:
Forbidden
You don't have permission to access this resource.Server unable to read htaccess file, denying access to be safe
Anybody know what that means? Could it be a problem on my end, or more likely the site itself?
Thanks!
"Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth. And to hope."
-Jim Acosta
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Phew! Good to know, thanks!