Has this happened to you?

[tbonekel]

So it takes me a while to think about what I'm going to write when replying or creating a new post. In the last week after writing my post, I will click "post" and the site will make me log in again, loosing all of what I wrote. That is frustrating! Has this happened to anyone else.

[riverbee]

tbone, when you log in, check the box that 'says' .........'always stay logged in'..........you won't lose your post

login via the login button in orange:


check the box:

[LazyBkpr]

Yep, happend to me quite alot, till i whined and Mrs River told me what to do.   

[efmesch]

Oh boy, has it happened!!   And how!!   
Didn't you know, computers were invented to train people how to deal with frustration?     

[riverbee]

lol! thanks scott, you whined?.........

ef, or anyone else, just sign in the way i posted, and check the box, you shouldn't have any problems, and if you do, please let one of us know!

[efmesch]

I learned the "trick" a while back----but somehow, from time to time, the computer decides to forget that I'm signed in on "always stay logged in". 
In my frustration I sign in again for "always"----till the computer reminds who really is the boss.

[iddee]

There are a few things that will sign you out.
If you sign in on computer #2, it will sign you out of #1.
If you clear cookies from your computer, it will sign you out.
There may be other things that I'm not aware of.

[tbonekel]

If you sign in on computer #2, it will sign you out of #1.

I think that must be what is happening. It seems to happen at random times. Thanks for all the responses!

[Bakersdozen]

It's happened to me too.  Good to know.  Sometimes I like to check in under the "cloak of invisibility" though.

[LazyBkpr]

LOL  No sneakin allowed Bakers!   

[Bakersdozen]

Some days, it would be embarrassing if everyone knew how many times I pop in. Hit and miss. 

[efmesch]

At the bottom of the Home page, there is a listing of those who were online during the last 24 hours.  Among them there is a category of "Hidden"
How does one enter in that  category?  Is it reserved for members of the forum? For non-members? For Hackers?   :eusa_think:

[riverbee]

ef, if one goes into your own profile settings, there is a box one can check or uncheck "Show Others My Online Status".

although, administrators and moderators can see anyone logged in with that status unchecked, but will appear 'hidden' to members.

[efmesch]

Thanks River----that question was for my curiosity.  Im not about to go into hiding (nor to hacking ).  I'm proud to be seen on the forum.