Andy,
Well that's strange. I'm sure they have a lot of checks against IPs, and you may have just been caught in the snare. Ironically, the Joomla Extension Directory just added JFBConnect (!!) to it's login area. You may be able to create an account and log in that way. We're very excited that they added it, obviously, and would certainly love your review.
Also, make sure you're trying to register at extensions.joomla.org, and not forum.joomla.org as those are separate sites.
If you're tired of trying, we completely understand. No problem, and thanks again for your support!