Log in drops outs when posting replies

[Sausageman]

Since my Son has become a member of the Forum, I am having problems posting replies.
I have to log in manually now, (before it was automatic) read the posts, compose a reply, then when I try to send it, I get a message that I am not logged in, so I lose my reply and have to do it all again.
BTW it seems to happen only when I am replying to an original post of mine, when I try to respond to multiple replies and have to re-read each of them before responding.
That sounds like gobbledegook, I hope you understand what is happening.

Mike

[[1ponders]]

When you log in Mike do you tick the remember me box?

[iceman]

1) Make sure "remember me" is ticked when you login. If your son and you are both using the same computer (and logging in as different names), you will no doubt have to login each time.

2) Make sure your cookies are being saved.

[skies2clear]

Is that Son of Sausageman?:D

But seriously, I didn't want to say before because I thought it was me/stupid or something, but I've had similar problems, but in my case, no Son has registered!

It hasn't happened as much lately though. BTW, yes, I have ticked the remember me box.

Cheers

[iceman]

I've occassionally had to log in for no apparent reason, i'm not sure why yet. It doesn't happen often though, maybe once every 3-5 days.

[danielsun]

I still have this problem and have had for about 12 months now, I've seem to have tried everything still to no luck.

Question which may help ,how do i make sure i'm saving cookies?

[jjjnettie]

I had a similar problem a while ago. Very very frustrating.
Solved it by changing my internet privacy down to Medium.
This will save your cookies.

On the tool bar click on Tools.
Click on Internet Options.
Click on Privacy.
Adjust slider to Medium.

It's worth a try.

[Sausageman]

I used to have "remember me" clicked, but when my son joined I unclicked it.
This problem occurs almost everytime now.
Privacy has always been set at medium.
I wanted him to register as Son of Sausageman, but he wouldn't have it..LOL

The posting rules below the text box still say "you may post messages", but a message appears saying I am not logged on.

Mike.

[erick]

Yep, with the box unclicked, and if you so much as pause in your typing, it kicks you out - well not quite that quickly, but enough to give me grief when I first joined. I always click "remember me" now and not just 'cause I have an inferiority complex :sadeyes:

[Sausageman]

Ahh,
That is it in a nutshell, that is what's happening.
So if we both log in and click the remember me box, it will automatically log in to the last user, then we have to log out of that and log back in with our own name.
Computer programs!!!!!!! You have to punch information into them, just like a guy I work with.
I will try that solution and inform "Son of Sausageman"AKA "Nebulabeing". We have to do that with ICQ also.
I think "Son of Sausageman" is a much better name.
Thanks Erick.

Mike.

[danielsun]

Thanks jjj.:)
I just checked that but it is already set at medium but thanks anyway. ;)

I have also tried deleting temporary internet files , clearing cache and ticking the remember me box but it still unlogs me after a few minutes of no activity.:(

[mojo]

What browser & version are you using Daniel?
Any firewall/image blocker-type add-ons installed?
Seems odd to have had the problem for so long. Must be a pain!

If you're getting logged out, it's most likely because cookies are not being saved. Or possibly your browser deletes cookies after you close it. Have you checked to see if cookies are being deleted as part of some privacy settings?

[nightsky]

G'Day,
I've been having a similar problem since joining,and yes I accept cookies etc,even when I log out it still shows me as lodged in,I've closed the browser disconnected from the Internet,gone back on the net,open browser goto IIS and there I am, my name still shows up as lodged in :mad2: but when I try to post a message it tells me I'm not lodged in, go figure!!

[mojo]

I know that IE7 is not quite right. If you are using IE7, then I have no solution for you.
If you are using IE7 and you were using IE6, did this happen then?
If you are using IE6 you can try clearing your cookies (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/faq.php?faq=vb_user_maintain#faq_vb _clear_cookies), close all your browser instances right after doing that and then log in again.

[vindictive666]

and if the above dont work for you download and try firefox 2

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/


:)

i have been using it for a looong time now and ive had no login problems or any hassles whatso ever (yet) :)

[danielsun]

Hey i'm cured!!!!:thumbsup: :)
Thanks John, i downloaded firefox2 and put it to the test and all is good now although it did unlog me when i did not click the remember me box but with it ticked its fine!!!:) I also downloaded the add on spell check, fantastic,no more reaching for the dictionary.
Thanks again for the link and thanks Mojo for your help too :thumbsup:

[vindictive666]

daniel

i allso use a firefox addon called cooliris

you can download it here just a small effort to register it (from memory)


http://www.cooliris.com/Site/index.html




what it does is "Cooliris Previews

Cooliris Previews is a free browser add-on that lets you preview links without clicking or leaving your current page. Now you can browse faster than ever! "


well worth the effort if you browse a lot thats :)

[danielsun]

John, your a champ!!!

Thanks mate!:thumbsup:

[nightsky]

G'Day,
Yes I'm using IE7 so that must be where the present problem is coming from,although I must point out that it never happens on any other group that I'm a member off,also when I was using IE6 I was never able to get it to "remember me" I have always had to type in my password since joining this group.and as a matter of interest I always format my C: partition about every 3 mths to get rid of any cxxp that some programs leave behind after they have been uninstalled.

[mojo]

That's perplexing. There isn't anything particularly special about the forum on IceInSpace. It's the same forum software used on 1000's of other sites. So it is a puzzle, no doubt.
You don't have any security applications, firewalls, spam blockers, etc. installed? Any virus software that integrates with IE, things like that?

Sorry, I just don't know what the problem could be. I'd like to say, install firefox because it's the best browser on the planet, but that doesn't quite help you, if you'd rather use IE.
Dunno. Sorry. :shrug:

[33South]

I used to have a similar problem when I first joined, even with FF. Just tested it again problem still occurs with FF and IE7.

Before closing the browser if you Log Out of IIS it deletes all the IIS cookies requiring you to log in next time, now I never click Log Out

Just thought Id mention it.

[iceman]

I thought that would've been obvious, but perhaps it's not. Gordon Garradd had the same problem, then I found out he was clicking "Log Out"..

If you click "Log Out", then it WILL delete your cookies so you WILL need to login again each time. That's standard vbulletin functionality.

Just close the browser window without logging out and you will stay logged in next time.

[nightsky]

G'Day Terry,
Yes I have I have F-Secure firewall and spam blockers etc installed but they can't be the problem as there installed when I visit other groups as well. It's no big deal that I have to type my password in each time, it just seems strange that it only happens in this group,besides it helps my typing skills or lack of them :) and as far as I not been lodged off goes it not a big problem either,just dont' want members to think I'm on line and ignoring them If they send a PM ;)

[mojo]

Maybe they're on a safe list and IceInSpace is not? Or IceInSpace has been blocked?

Oh well. I'm glad your typing skills will get a workout if nothing else :)