Hide the Tool Bar and Discussions from Guests

Hello,

I have my EasyDiscuss linked to my menu. I know that I can hide the entire menu item from guests, but I do not want to do that.
Instead, I have a large image with a "click here to register" button (JomSocial calls it a 'hero area'). This is a module which is only displayed to guests.
I would like to hide the entire EasyDiscuss from guests, and only have them see my 'hero area".

My question is similar to this one:
http://stackideas.com/forums/hide-toolbar-horizontal-menu-for-guests-frosty-theme

but I cannot see the answer...

Thank you for your time and effort.