Forum session timeout?

[bashhelp]

(For crying out loud. Why do they set the forums to time out in like 15 minutes or something? Don't they realise some people have long messages to type or type slow? I typed up a very detailed post and it is all erased because when I clicked on Submit, it asks me to login again, and when I click on Back, the message is no longer there! Is there a setting somewhere that I can shut off or extend my timout?)

[aysiu]

(For crying out loud. Why do they set the forums to time out in like 10 or 15 minutes? Don't they realise some people have long messages to type or type slow? I typed up a very detailed post and it is all erased because when I clicked on Submit, it asks me to login again, and when I click on Back, the message is no longer there! Is there a setting somewhere that I can shut off or extend my timout?) Time out? I've never been timed out. I've logged in once on this computer in weeks or even months. I just don't delete my cookies for Ubuntu Forums, and I think I selected the option to remember the log in.

In any case, before you submit any post, try this simple key combination: Control-A, Control-C.

That way, if you run into that problem again (here, or on any forum), you'll have your post saved to your clipboard.

[bashhelp]

Time out? I've never been timed out. I've logged in once on this computer in weeks or even months. I just don't delete my cookies for Ubuntu Forums, and I think I selected the option to remember the log in.
I have cookies disabled for privacy and security purposes.

In any case, before you submit any post, try this simple key combination: Control-A, Control-C.
Yes, I am aware of that. If I had to do that for every post I think might time out, it would be troublesome. Not to mention, there is the fact of forgetting.

Saving a copy to clipboard before posting is like saving my files every 5-10 minutes back in Windows in case the blue screen of death appears and destroys my work.

I'll just file a complaint/sugguestion.

[aysiu]

I have cookies disabled for privacy and security purposes. You disable cookies but complain about a timeout? You must have cookies enabled if you are logged in. You cannot log into these forums without accepting a cookie.


Yes, I am aware of that. If I had to do that for every post I think might time out, it would be troublesome. Not to mention, there is the fact of forgetting.

Saving a copy to clipboard before posting is like saving my files every 5-10 minutes back in Windows in case the blue screen of death appears and destroys my work. Not every post, just the ones you take a long time to write and think it's enough to complain about should you lose it.

Besides, saving files and backing up files is just common sense, even if you don't fear the blue screen of death.

[bashhelp]

What is the default timeout?

Is there a setting that I can turn it off or extend the timeout?

It really gets on my nerves to having typed up a very long message, then timing out and asks me to login again. And when I login, it would tell me the page I was looking for doesn't exist, or if I click on back to the message box, the message has been erased!

Sometimes, it isn't even long message. I am in the middle of typing a message, and my attention is needed elsewhere, such as phone, door, whatever. Then come back to finished typing, then click. TIMEOUT!

What about the slow typers? Or people who check, recheck their message; looking for typos to fix, then click on Submit. Only to find out TIMEOUT!

I like the idea that I don't have to enable cookies to login into the forums, because exploits (security/privacy) can be made via cookies.

I go to other forums that don't require cookies too, but they don't time out the way this forum does.

I know, I know. Why don't just add this forum to the "safe" or "accepted" list? Again, security and privacy in the cookie saved. Also, not all computers (public, labs, cybercafe, etc.) accepts conditional cookies.

Would the staff please consider extending the timeout or create an option to disable it?

Thanks for reading.

[aysiu]

What is the default timeout?

Is there a setting that I can turn it off or extend the timeout? I haven't found this setting in the User CP. And I have never been timed out. I've been using the same cookie for weeks.


What about the slow typers? Or people who check, recheck their message; looking for typos to fix, then click on Submit. They accept cookies from forums they post to.


I like the idea that I don't have to enable cookies to login into the forums, because exploits (security/privacy) can be made via cookies. If you are that paranoid about the Ubuntu Forums cookies, honestly you shouldn't even be using the internet at all.


I know, I know. Why don't just add this forum to the "safe" or "accepted" list? Again, security and privacy in the cookie saved. Also, not all computers (public, labs, cybercafe, etc.) accepts conditional cookies. Again, if you're that paranoid, you shouldn't even be using the internet, especially on computers that force you to use Internet Explorer on Windows. Firefox has a very advanced cookie management system.

[bashhelp]

You disable cookies but complain about a timeout? You must have cookies enabled if you are logged in. You cannot log into these forums without accepting a cookie.
Wrong:

It doesn't necessary have to timeout without cookies. I been to forums that uses the same bulletin, and it doesn't timeout.

I don't necessary need cookies enabled to login.

I can login and post in this site in public computers, labs, and cybercafes, which all have javascript and cookies disabled.

Besides, saving files and backing up files is just common sense, even if you don't fear the blue screen of death.
Not outside Windows. In Linux, I save my files after I am all done; not in the middle, not every 5-10 minutes. That is one of the reasons why I stay with Linux. Lets drop this subject; not part of the thread.

[aysiu]

We can drop the subject if you'd like. I'm not the one whose sessions are getting timed out or who's losing posts.

[bashhelp]

I've been using the same cookie for weeks.
You are comparing apples with oranges? It's not about the cookies.

If you are that paranoid about the Ubuntu Forums cookies, honestly you shouldn't even be using the internet at all.
This is the tune used by a staff member?

Again, if you're that paranoid, you shouldn't even be using the internet, especially on computers that force you to use Internet Explorer on Windows. Firefox has a very advanced cookie management system.
I also have a lock and peephole on my house door. Would you label me paranoid too? Are going to tell me that I am paranoid because I lock my door and I look into the peephole when someone rings?

Some home computers are shared or geared towards security and privacy. Just as public access computers are also shared and geared towards security and privacy.

How did a Site Discussion forum turn into a Member Discussion forum? I am here to talk about the timeout and submitting a consideration. And you are here labelling me paranoid and telling me I shouldn't be using the Internet?

[ubuntu-geek]

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