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Sensi · 07 March 2009, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supamax

I, too, find the auto-logout very annoying.

Is there a way (or can it be implemented, like other websites do) to be logged in until the user decides to log out?

I've got same trouble, increase the time before automatic log out would be good.

prowler · 07 March 2009, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supamax

I, too, find the auto-logout very annoying.

Is there a way (or can it be implemented, like other websites do) to be logged in until the user decides to log out?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleFan

I've got same trouble, increase the time before automatic log out would be good.

Thanks for your support, guys!

Supamax · 07 March 2009, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Same here. When I open my browser and go to EAB I don't have to enter anything. Which browser do you use Supamax?

I'm using Firefox.
I don't think it depends on the browser, though...

EDIT: you are not required to enter a pw because you chose the "remind me" option. This doesn't mean you're not logged out. Simply, you are not aware of it

.

TCD · 07 March 2009, 00:25

Sorry to say that, but then you three must have made a mistake somewhere

Best would be to delete all cache things (including cookies) and login again. This time choose to save your password and to auto-login (sorry can't be more specific because I haven't logged in since quite a few months now

). For sure it's not a fault of the board

@Supamax
And what would be the use of being logged on all the time?

Retro-Nerd · 07 March 2009, 00:28

I'm always logged in, on all forums it visit daily. Firefox works fine here, like bippy and TCD said.

Supamax · 07 March 2009, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

This time choose to save your password and to auto-login

Hi TCD

,
why should I be forced to save my password if I don't want to?

Quote:

And what would be the use of being logged on all the time?

I don't know what the exact use would be, but it would be as for eBay (for example): until I logout, I can be logged in for hours.
I wonder why EAB has a logout time so limited (or why it has at all). We are not thousands here. I suppose EAB could manage us for a longer time

.

TCD · 07 March 2009, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supamax

Hi TCD

,
why should I be forced to save my password if I don't want to?

Well there is your answer

Maybe RCK can increase the time, but I would guess if you use a unique password for EAB (which you surely do

), it wouldn't hurt to save it. It's not like you have any vital info here right?

Supamax · 07 March 2009, 00:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Well there is your answer

Maybe RCK can increase the time, but I would guess if you use a unique password for EAB (which you surely do

), it wouldn't hurt to save it. It's not like you have any vital info here right?

Ok, I will change my password with a safe one.

So we could sum up EAB's policy this way:
a) If the user doesn't have "activity" on EAB for xx (10, it would seem) minutes, log him out no matter what he's doing (usually replying to posts. Murphy's law

)
b) If the user wants to be automatically logged in he's forced to save his password

I'm still wondering why... low bandwidth? Some other reasons?

RCK · 11 March 2009, 00:49

a) EAB's session timeout is 15 minutes, after this time I will kick user session to give back memory for other server usage.
b) You have to check the "Remember Me" checkbox to have one encrypted local cookie which will let you autolog - like other website does.

prowler · 11 March 2009, 01:02

@RCK,

Is the "Save Password" box the same as "Remember Me"?

That's the only one I can see when I log in.

Thanks,

prowler

Marcuz · 11 March 2009, 01:14

yes, i think he refers to "Remember Me"

prowler · 11 March 2009, 01:24

Thanks, Marco!

T_hairy_bootson · 11 March 2009, 11:14

Leave things the way they are.

DH · 11 March 2009, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCK

a) EAB's session timeout is 15 minutes, after this time I will kick user session to give back memory for other server usage.

Yep! Sounds good to me. If it takes someone more than 15 minutes to post a reply or start a new thread, then this is surely enough time. If it is not and/or it'll take you longer for some reason, why not open the Who's Online page as this auto refreshes every so many minutes, so you'll stay logged on perminently until you close your browser, or close the Who's Online page

Another wonderful tip by DH

exoticaga · 12 March 2009, 07:26

For me it time out mainly when i read long threads. It's not a problem just need to remember to log back in again where you are upto on the last post. Easy then to get back or view newer thread postings. By clicking the blue square with white down arrown to left of the thread main post, back to where you last read up to.

exoticaga · 12 March 2009, 07:28

The thing that isn't correct but maybe there for some other reason. Is when timed out and click post a reply. You then have to click again on the procede button. Maybe its there to keep out the bot mailings and such.

DH · 12 March 2009, 14:18

Auto proceeds with me

TCD · 12 March 2009, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemonHellraiser

Auto proceeds with me

...and me

I think RCK just pointed it out nice and easy

prowler · 19 April 2009, 00:11

Hi All,

I must admit that since I started this thread asking that consideration be given to changing the Today's Posts menu option to Latest Posts or similar, I have found that Show Unread Posts is a satisfactory alternative if I've been away from my PC for a few days, even if I get disconnected before I have finished catching up.

I would like to express my thanks to all those who have contributed to the discussion on this thread since it was started.

prowler

cosmicfrog · 21 April 2009, 13:47

I use show unread posts all the time so much so that some times I forget where i am

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07 March 2009, 00:25	#24
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,975	Sorry to say that, but then you three must have made a mistake somewhere Best would be to delete all cache things (including cookies) and login again. This time choose to save your password and to auto-login (sorry can't be more specific because I haven't logged in since quite a few months now ). For sure it's not a fault of the board @Supamax And what would be the use of being logged on all the time?

07 March 2009, 00:28	#25
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,457	I'm always logged in, on all forums it visit daily. Firefox works fine here, like bippy and TCD said.

11 March 2009, 00:49	#29
RCK Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Paris / France Age: 46 Posts: 3,099	a) EAB's session timeout is 15 minutes, after this time I will kick user session to give back memory for other server usage. b) You have to check the "Remember Me" checkbox to have one encrypted local cookie which will let you autolog - like other website does.

11 March 2009, 01:02	#30
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	@RCK, Is the "Save Password" box the same as "Remember Me"? That's the only one I can see when I log in. Thanks, prowler

11 March 2009, 01:14	#31
Marcuz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: . Age: 48 Posts: 5,562	yes, i think he refers to "Remember Me"

11 March 2009, 01:24	#32
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Thanks, Marco!

11 March 2009, 11:14	#33
T_hairy_bootson Workbitch 1.3 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 47 Posts: 2,084	Leave things the way they are.

12 March 2009, 07:26	#35
exoticaga Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 446	For me it time out mainly when i read long threads. It's not a problem just need to remember to log back in again where you are upto on the last post. Easy then to get back or view newer thread postings. By clicking the blue square with white down arrown to left of the thread main post, back to where you last read up to.

12 March 2009, 07:28	#36
exoticaga Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 446	The thing that isn't correct but maybe there for some other reason. Is when timed out and click post a reply. You then have to click again on the procede button. Maybe its there to keep out the bot mailings and such.

12 March 2009, 14:18	#37
DH Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Might as well be WORK :( Age: 57 Posts: 4,110	Auto proceeds with me

19 April 2009, 00:11	#39
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Hi All, I must admit that since I started this thread asking that consideration be given to changing the Today's Posts menu option to Latest Posts or similar, I have found that Show Unread Posts is a satisfactory alternative if I've been away from my PC for a few days, even if I get disconnected before I have finished catching up. I would like to express my thanks to all those who have contributed to the discussion on this thread since it was started. prowler

21 April 2009, 13:47	#40
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	I use show unread posts all the time so much so that some times I forget where i am

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