Logging out - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 07-03-2007, 08:17 AM

Does anyone else find that they get an error screen when they try to log out since the new version was installed. It isn't a major thing since it generally goes ok when you click the link but it is a bit of a nuisance since I am invariably using a shared/ public computer .

the phantom · 07-03-2007, 08:33 AM

Me too.

Folwren · 07-03-2007, 08:34 AM

My sister and I both - on both computers we both jointly use - have that same problem.

But, Mith, if you have no one else that you have to continually log out afterwards, perhaps you could just click on the "Remember Me" check mark before signing in each time. Then it will log you out automatically, when you exit the window.

-- Folwren

Rune Son of Bjarne · 07-03-2007, 09:47 AM

I have not had that exact problem, but often when I click on "Quick Links" in order to reach my "User CP" nothing happens. . .then I have to click on "active topics" before it works again.

It is quite strange.

Thinlómien · 07-03-2007, 10:25 AM

I just realised I'm having the same one... but if I recall correctly, Noggie had figured out how to solve it. Ask him.

Morwen · 07-03-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne

I have not had that exact problem, but often when I click on "Quick Links" in order to reach my "User CP" nothing happens. . .then I have to click on "active topics" before it works again.

It is quite strange.

I'm having a similar problem when I click on "Quick Links". Will have to try your solution of clicking on "Active Topics".

Orominuialwen · 07-03-2007, 12:14 PM

My brother and I have also had the same problem logging out.

Thinlómien · 07-03-2007, 01:06 PM

It's just that when you log out, the text says "click here to log out" and when you click, you're logged out. So you kind of have to log out twice.

Nogrod · 07-03-2007, 01:42 PM

Funny how differently different computers operate...

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

It's just that when you log out, the text says "click here to log out" and when you click, you're logged out.

With my computer I need first to click the "click here to log out" and then actually to log out again. But it works.

I haven't any problems with "quick links" but many functions (like repping or PM'ing via a username in the thread) requires a right-click and opening a new window...

But when writing a post with Mozilla the post doean't run up to it's beginning-position if you add some specials like bolding or smilies!

Maybe we learn to use this soon and those few minor bugs can be dealt with...

Lhunardawen · 07-03-2007, 02:04 PM

Try the logout link at the bottom right side of the index - the one which says "Log Out [insert Downer name]" - it works well for me.

Tevildo · 07-04-2007, 11:35 PM

Lhunardawen,

This is a really good suggestion about clicking on the log out link on the bottom. When I do the one on top, it never works. But when I did the link on the bottom, it worked every time. Thanks!

Lhunardawen · 07-07-2007, 01:07 AM

You are very much welcome, Tevildo.

Nogrod · 07-11-2007, 12:52 PM

Things seem to be smoothing out here with the mechanics of the new version but there still are some funny things around.

Like sometimes I can open the "quick links" from anywhere I want but on other times I need to get to the "User CP" page to open it...

And I still can't log myself out without three clicks. At least with my computer the only possible log out -place is in the top-right corner of the page (under the "wellcome, Nogrod, You last visited..., private messages: unread..., and right beside the "quick links"). So where do you others have this log out from the bottom of the page?

Sleepy Ranger · 07-11-2007, 03:21 PM

I've been having problems with the search function. Especially the search users function. For some reason whenever I click on search nothing happens.

Does anyone else have a similar problem?

ninja91 · 07-14-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleepy Ranger

I've been having problems with the search function. Especially the search users function. For some reason whenever I click on search nothing happens.

Does anyone else have a similar problem?

I have the same problem. My lower toolbar says "Done, but with errors on page" whenever I try to search the member's list.

Estelyn Telcontar · 07-16-2007, 06:30 AM

Since the recent forum software update, we are having a few problems with dropdown menus. The administration is working on them, but in the meantime, try right-clicking and opening the search or other function in a new window or new tab, depending on your browser. That will usually do the trick.

07-03-2007, 08:17 AM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Logging out Does anyone else find that they get an error screen when they try to log out since the new version was installed. It isn't a major thing since it generally goes ok when you click the link but it is a bit of a nuisance since I am invariably using a shared/ public computer . __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-03-2007, 08:33 AM	#2
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Me too. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

07-03-2007, 08:34 AM	#3
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	My sister and I both - on both computers we both jointly use - have that same problem. But, Mith, if you have no one else that you have to continually log out afterwards, perhaps you could just click on the "Remember Me" check mark before signing in each time. Then it will log you out automatically, when you exit the window. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-03-2007, 10:25 AM	#5
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I just realised I'm having the same one... but if I recall correctly, Noggie had figured out how to solve it. Ask him. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

07-03-2007, 12:14 PM	#7
Orominuialwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Umbar, but before the corsairs took over. (Ave Maria University, FL, USA) Posts: 632	My brother and I have also had the same problem logging out. __________________ Gone for lentSeeyou at Easter! (And on Sundays too, maybe.)

07-03-2007, 01:06 PM	#8
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	It's just that when you log out, the text says "click here to log out" and when you click, you're logged out. So you kind of have to log out twice. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

07-03-2007, 02:04 PM	#10
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Try the logout link at the bottom right side of the index - the one which says "Log Out [insert Downer name]" - it works well for me.

07-04-2007, 11:35 PM	#11
Tevildo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Curled up on Melko's lap Posts: 425	Lhunardawen, This is a really good suggestion about clicking on the log out link on the bottom. When I do the one on top, it never works. But when I did the link on the bottom, it worked every time. Thanks! __________________ Now Tevildo was a mighty cat--the mightiest of all--and possessed of an evil spirit,...and he was in Melko's constant following; and that cat had all cats subject to him, and he and his subjects were the chasers and getters of meat for Melko's table.

07-07-2007, 01:07 AM	#12
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	You are very much welcome, Tevildo.

07-11-2007, 12:52 PM	#13
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Things seem to be smoothing out here with the mechanics of the new version but there still are some funny things around. Like sometimes I can open the "quick links" from anywhere I want but on other times I need to get to the "User CP" page to open it... And I still can't log myself out without three clicks. At least with my computer the only possible log out -place is in the top-right corner of the page (under the "wellcome, Nogrod, You last visited..., private messages: unread..., and right beside the "quick links"). So where do you others have this log out from the bottom of the page? __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

07-11-2007, 03:21 PM	#14
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	I've been having problems with the search function. Especially the search users function. For some reason whenever I click on search nothing happens. Does anyone else have a similar problem? __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

07-16-2007, 06:30 AM	#16
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Since the recent forum software update, we are having a few problems with dropdown menus. The administration is working on them, but in the meantime, try right-clicking and opening the search or other function in a new window or new tab, depending on your browser. That will usually do the trick. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'