Problems with log-in, etc.

sandw3844 · September 23, 2010, 07:18 PM

Anybody had any trouble with the log-in? Let me explain. I log-in, it greets me, etc. just like it should do. And then when I try to do a search, or make a post, when that new screen comes up, I am no longer logged in, so I have to log-in again. This can go on for several minutes before it allows me to post anything, or do a search without loosing my log-in (which means that I have to re-enter my user name and password and start all over, etc.). It just started this in the last week or less. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.

Sefner · September 23, 2010, 07:23 PM

There is a board for technical support: http://thefiringline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12

But, you probably don't have cookies enabled on your web browser. This is in your settings.

hogdogs · September 23, 2010, 07:27 PM

Sefner... The tech section evaporated for some reason...
Brent

Sefner · September 23, 2010, 07:37 PM

It's still there. I edited my previous post to include the link: http://thefiringline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12

**Mal H** · September 23, 2010, 09:10 PM

sandw3844 - As Sefner indicated, your problem sure sounds like a cookie problem or maybe a browser problem.

Try deleting all of your TFL cookies (there may be more than one). If you don't find any cookies, than that's your problem. If you do, logout of TFL after deleting them, and log back in. It you still get the problem, copy the complete address of the page from your browser's address line and paste it here so we can take a look at it.

If you are using the AOL native browser to access TFL - don't. It is notorious for causing problems exactly like that.

sandw3844 · September 24, 2010, 02:34 AM

Thanks to all for the input and information. I will see how it goes. It seems to be working better after I clicked on the "remember me" button.

**tyme** · September 24, 2010, 12:44 PM

Strongly recommend you avoid the AOL browser, and IE7 while you're at it -- either upgrade to ie8 or use chrome (or firefox). They really are better technologically, and they're kept more up-to-date with security updates. Microsoft's patching schedule is best described as sloth-like.

September 23, 2010, 07:18 PM	#1
sandw3844 Member Join Date: September 1, 2010 Posts: 25	Problems with log-in, etc. Anybody had any trouble with the log-in? Let me explain. I log-in, it greets me, etc. just like it should do. And then when I try to do a search, or make a post, when that new screen comes up, I am no longer logged in, so I have to log-in again. This can go on for several minutes before it allows me to post anything, or do a search without loosing my log-in (which means that I have to re-enter my user name and password and start all over, etc.). It just started this in the last week or less. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.

September 23, 2010, 07:23 PM	#2
Sefner Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 769	There is a board for technical support: http://thefiringline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12 But, you probably don't have cookies enabled on your web browser. This is in your settings. __________________ gtalk:renfes steamID: Sefner Last edited by Sefner; September 23, 2010 at 07:36 PM.

September 23, 2010, 07:37 PM	#4
Sefner Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 769	It's still there. I edited my previous post to include the link: http://thefiringline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12 __________________ gtalk:renfes steamID: Sefner

September 24, 2010, 12:44 PM	#7
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	Strongly recommend you avoid the AOL browser, and IE7 while you're at it -- either upgrade to ie8 or use chrome (or firefox). They really are better technologically, and they're kept more up-to-date with security updates. Microsoft's patching schedule is best described as sloth-like. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

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September 23, 2010, 07:27 PM	#3
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Sefner... The tech section evaporated for some reason... Brent

September 23, 2010, 09:10 PM	#5
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,947	sandw3844 - As Sefner indicated, your problem sure sounds like a cookie problem or maybe a browser problem. Try deleting all of your TFL cookies (there may be more than one). If you don't find any cookies, than that's your problem. If you do, logout of TFL after deleting them, and log back in. It you still get the problem, copy the complete address of the page from your browser's address line and paste it here so we can take a look at it. If you are using the AOL native browser to access TFL - don't. It is notorious for causing problems exactly like that.

September 24, 2010, 02:34 AM	#6
sandw3844 Member Join Date: September 1, 2010 Posts: 25	Thanks to all for the input and information. I will see how it goes. It seems to be working better after I clicked on the "remember me" button.