Timed out, timed out, timed out... but logged in "Forever"?

[flecksable_flyer]

Which is it? Will it make up it's mind? I think it has something to do with the fact that my Windows computer bit the dust and now I'm using my son's Mac running on Safari. We hate each other. The only way I can post is if I preview first, I can't PM at all, I can't delete old PM's, I can't mark any individual boards read, and I can't mark all boards read. I also cannot logout unless I go into the computer and actually delete the cookie. I love this place and it has really been a lifesaver for me, but I'm about ready to throw the last remaining, working computer working across the room! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Sabra & Flecks

Best not to PM answers!

[flecksable_flyer]

These are the messages I get...

Your session timed out while posting. Please try to re-submit your message.
Session verification failed. Please try logging out and back in again, and then try again.

Sabra & Flecks

[Tangles (Donna)]

please someone help her I am actually getting homework done


 

[hank]

It sounds like it maybe blocking cookies and pop ups, not too familiar with Safari so don't know where to look but should be under options or has he got a firewall running? tat will probably be blocking cookies and pop ups if you find it and allow them then you may need to clear the cache as well.

[Tim_]

It sounds like a cookie issue.
Go into preferences in safari ( in the Safari menu ) then select security and  check the accept cookies option ( I think the option Only from sites you navigate too should work too ) and this should let you log in OK

Tim

[flecksable_flyer]

I have been on "Only sites I navigate to" all this time. I don't want to change to all cookies or the Cookie Monster will be at my door. What's you next suggestion? (Sledge hammer and trash can come to mind...)

Sabra & Flecks

[Tim_]

It may be worth selecting the show cookies and look for the PHO ones and delete them, empty the cache ( in the safari menu ) then restart Safari and then re log on so it should generate new PHO cookies as the old ones may be corrupt.
If it still argues try firefox and see if it behaves the same.
Tim

[Nicknackwack]

I use Safari and have a.Mac account recommend that you do 2 things .........

1. Go to Safari >Reset Safari >Reset

2. I use the latest Safari 3.2.1 The previous Safari did have some update issues but has now been updated recently. So try this, Update your Safari from the Apple websight (it is free). The latest update is Safari 3.2.1 Alternatively if you have a .Mac account go to System Preferences >Systems> Software Update >Download (you'll see the Safari update in the pane + other updates (Quicktime, iTunes, Security Updates etc) will be listed and you can download those at the same time).

Then, whichever you choose, once done then Restart your Mac

That should sort it !

Nick

[darrenc]

sounds like a jungle to me

[flecksable_flyer]

Nick. I think I will wait till my son comes home before I do anything so drastic to his computer.... OH NO!  remove passwords and autofill text forms!!! Why do you think I keep those around? My brain is mush! I will tell him about this thread tomorrow though (he's in NYC today on a field trip! I'm soooooo jealous!) and see what he thinks. He did tell me he had the latest updates though. Thanks for your help.

Sabra & Flecks