"Sign In" button

[chiefpaco]

For some reason, my browser often forgets who I am while I am browsing CFC and I have to log in again to CFC. The only way I can find to log in again is to access a part of CFC only available to members, like the "members" section, or fake a reply somewhere. Am I missing something?

I'd really appreciate a plain "Log-in" button that is easily accessible, for when I am logged out. Even if it was tied into the "Registration" page, a section for users already signed up. Any way so I can continue browsing the forums as myself.

Thanks,
cp

 

[Eklektikos]

You can log in at the bottom of the forum's index page

 

[Padma]

I have the same problem, CP.

I usually just jump back to the Civfanatics Forum Index Page and use the login box at the bottom. It's a pain, but it does work.

 

[chiefpaco]

Thanks. I didn't see that little tiny box at the bottom of the one index page. Perhaps it could be more conspicous?

 

[floppa21]

Do yall not use cookies to log you in automatically?

 

[Padma]

Do yall not use cookies to log you in automatically?

Of course we do! (I do, anyway. ) But still, I will be browsing a forum, and decide to make a reply, when I am informed that I cannot because I am not logged in! Yet I was logged in when I opened the thread, else the Quick Reply box wouldn't show up.

It's not a major problem, just frustrating.

 

[Gastric ReFlux]

I've had it happen to me too, that all of a sudden I'm not logged in anymore.

 

[BCLG100]

It happens a lot to me especially after the forums go down or havnt logged in in a while

 

[anarchywrksbest]

Your computer is probably set to periodically delete your offline internet content to save space - this includes the cookies.....

 

[Padma]

Probably true. The computer here at work is controlled by our Network Admin shop, and I have virtually no access to any of the IE settings. (Without serious hacking, that is. But that is grounds for immediate dismissal. Not worth it.)

 

[spycatcher34]

Do I need to give another one of my cookie lectures?

 

[chiefpaco]

Losing my identity often happens while I browse, not between browsing. I don't know everything about cookies, but it appears I have them always accepted and never automatically deleted.

My main point was that I couldn't find where I could log in. I still wish it was somwhere where I could have seen it easier, perhaps at the top of the page, next to "register" for logged out users.

 

[Padma]

Originally posted by chiefpaco
My main point was that I couldn't find where I could log in. I still wish it was somwhere where I could have seen it easier, perhaps at the top of the page, next to "register" for logged out users.

My wish, also.

 

[Hitro]

Originally posted by anarchywrksbest
Your computer is probably set to periodically delete your offline internet content to save space - this includes the cookies.....

I don't think that is the reason, the cookies are still there. It seems like I get automatically logged off after a certain time of inactivity (like writing a very long post). I have already searched for a setting like "automatically log off after X minutes" but didn't find any.