This is sorta related to...

Rod WMG · July 13, 1999, 10:50 PM

...the "Up to your old tricks" thread, where I almost put it, but that one had seemed to have pretty well run its course.

Here goes. Earlier this evening, for reasons unknown to me, the password/handle wasn't automatically supplied. I tried to post a couple of times, putting it in myself. Now, I'm the world's worst typist and I often make mistakes--mistakes can't be seen in the password since it's represented by stars for security.

My complaint/concern is this: Every time I get my password wrong when the auto system isn't working, the whole message I've typed (laboriously) is lost when I return with the back button. Can anything be done about that or has it already been addressed? TIA.

P. S. My handle/password were automatically supplied for this post.

[This message has been edited by Rod WMG (edited July 13, 1999).]

**Rich Lucibella** · July 14, 1999, 09:45 AM

Rod-
I've never quite figured out why this happens. I apologize for the trouble. I suggest the following:
1) Go to the "profile" tab and set your password to something easy to remember.
2) When the system does not remember your password copy your post to the clipboard before submitting it. That way, if it's lost, you can just paste it to a new reply.
Rich

Rod WMG · July 14, 1999, 01:56 PM

Thanks, Rich,

I have the same password on most other boards, but I didn't know how to set this one. I feel better already. Happy trails.

July 13, 1999, 10:50 PM	#1
Rod WMG Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 1999 Posts: 167	...the "Up to your old tricks" thread, where I almost put it, but that one had seemed to have pretty well run its course. Here goes. Earlier this evening, for reasons unknown to me, the password/handle wasn't automatically supplied. I tried to post a couple of times, putting it in myself. Now, I'm the world's worst typist and I often make mistakes--mistakes can't be seen in the password since it's represented by stars for security. My complaint/concern is this: Every time I get my password wrong when the auto system isn't working, the whole message I've typed (laboriously) is lost when I return with the back button. Can anything be done about that or has it already been addressed? TIA. P. S. My handle/password were automatically supplied for this post. [This message has been edited by Rod WMG (edited July 13, 1999).]

July 14, 1999, 09:45 AM	#2
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	Rod- I've never quite figured out why this happens. I apologize for the trouble. I suggest the following: 1) Go to the "profile" tab and set your password to something easy to remember. 2) When the system does not remember your password copy your post to the clipboard before submitting it. That way, if it's lost, you can just paste it to a new reply. Rich

July 14, 1999, 01:56 PM	#3
Rod WMG Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 1999 Posts: 167	Thanks, Rich, I have the same password on most other boards, but I didn't know how to set this one. I feel better already. Happy trails.