Staying logged on 24/7

[Bonnie]

I just noticed it is easier for me to not logout each time.  I come back and I don't have to login.  I can't seem to set up automatically log me in like I do for most other forums.  I have Firefox and I usually just check the Remember me for the site.  It doesn't seem to come up here.

My question:  Is it OK to just stay logged in?  The timer seems to only count the time I am actually fooling around, er, reading posts, on the forum.

 ???

[Judi]

I just noticed it is easier for me to not logout each time.  I come back and I don't have to login.  I can't seem to set up automatically log me in like I do for most other forums.  I have Firefox and I usually just check the Remember me for the site.  It doesn't seem to come up here.

My question:  Is it OK to just stay logged in?  The timer seems to only count the time I am actually fooling around, er, reading posts, on the forum.

 ???

Hi Bonnie,

When you enter the forum you can log in 2 ways - right there on the home page and use the "forever" time or click on the "login" link and choose "keep me permanently logged in".  It's okay to do this.  One thing to mention, though, is that when you empty your browser cache (dump temp files, etc), it will clear out your login and you'll have to log in again.  Not a bad thing though, that little perk saved me a ton of time this weekend!   

[Shaky]

There is no problem staying logged in unless you share your computer with other people. Then you should log out so they can't access your account.

[Bonnie]

Thanks, Shaky.  Baerbel answered on chat today.  It's good to know there are several people keeping track of us.