The bbs will log you out automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Note that spending 15 minutes writing a reply, or reading already-downloaded messages, takes place on your local computer but does not cause any activity on the bbs end to keep your connection alive.
If you check the "remember me" button when you log in, a 'cookie' on your computer will log you in automatically the next time you try to do anything, so it will be as if the bbs never logged you off.
When you complete your login, if you are asked to login again immediately, or at least before a 15 minute inactivity period has expired, this is probably caused by a problem with the 'cookie' on your computer that stores your login information. To clear this cookie and download a new one:
- First make sure your browser is set to accept cookies from www.tugbbs.com.
- Your cookie may have become corrupted. After logging in manually, try logging off the board to delete the cookie. You'll find the Log Out link at the right end of the blue bar near the top of the page. Then log back in manually with 'Remember Me' checked.
- If the above steps don't get things working, you may need to delete your cookies manually and start over. See this article in the BBS FAQ for help with this.
May 4, 2006, 11:32 PM
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