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texanman
Junior Member
United States
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 Posted - 17 April 2007 : 10:27:31
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Hello!
I am using snitz v 3.405. My forum is private. A member just notified me that they can read the topics without logging in. The only way this can happen is if they close the browser instead of using the logout button. When they open the site the next time they will be logged in without using the login name and password.
My question is there anything available to correct this. In other words, if the browser is closed without using the "logout" button, is it possible to make this as good as logout?
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Shaggy
Support Moderator
Ireland
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Posted - 17 April 2007 : 10:32:28
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Yes; tell them not to check "Save Password" when logging in.
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texanman
Junior Member
United States
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Posted - 17 April 2007 : 10:45:27
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| Thanks Shaggy for the quick response! Is there a way to get rid of "save password" altogether? |
Edited by - texanman on 17 April 2007 10:56:15 |
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AnonJr
Moderator
United States
5768 Posts |
Posted - 17 April 2007 : 11:48:43
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But what if they want that option? For example: I'm the only person in my house, so why hassle with entering my password all the time?
For the record though, it can be done. If memory serves, someone may have already worked out the code.... I do remember a similar discussion ages ago so you may want to start with the archives. |
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texanman
Junior Member
United States
410 Posts |
Posted - 17 April 2007 : 11:59:40
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Originally posted by AnonJr
But what if they want that option? For example: I'm the only person in my house, so why hassle with entering my password all the time?
   Well this is the price they should pay. There is always a chance that someone using a public computer and not remembering to uncheck "save password" and just close the browser. |
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Shaggy
Support Moderator
Ireland
6780 Posts |
Posted - 17 April 2007 : 12:19:15
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Originally posted by texanman
There is always a chance that someone using a public computer and not remembering to uncheck "save password" and just close the browser.
No, that is the price they should pay - you should never make things more inconvenient for those who can follow instructions to accommodate the minority who can't. If you want to do something about this then simply have that checkbox unchecked by default.
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“I was having a mildly paranoid day, mostly due to the
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AnonJr
Moderator
United States
5768 Posts |
Posted - 17 April 2007 : 13:00:30
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I have to agree with Shaggy - If you're too stupid to log yourself out of a public computer you deserve what you get. Plus, the really important stuff (like viewing a profile or accessing Moderator/Admin functions, etc.) still ask again for the credentials.
But I've said this before, and this discussion has happened before... and will probably continue until the end of time.  |
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texanman
Junior Member
United States
410 Posts |
Posted - 17 April 2007 : 13:15:38
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No, that is the price they should pay - you should never make things more inconvenient for those who can follow instructions to accommodate the minority who can't. If you want to do something about this then simply have that checkbox unchecked by default.
Ok, I agree with you, but I am really more concerned about the forum being read by someone who is not registered. So, do I make it unchecked by default?
Never mind I found it one of the topics.
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Edited by - texanman on 17 April 2007 13:22:55 |
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AnonJr
Moderator
United States
5768 Posts |
Posted - 17 April 2007 : 14:55:14
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pdrg
Support Moderator
United Kingdom
2897 Posts |
Posted - 17 April 2007 : 15:59:58
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Another thought - would changing the session timeout help? I mean if they're revisiting the site within 20 mins (the default) their session will be cached, so they'll come straight in - setting a lower timeout would reduce the risk (but may have side-effects)
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AnonJr
Moderator
United States
5768 Posts |
Posted - 17 April 2007 : 16:05:45
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Originally posted by pdrg
setting a lower timeout would reduce the risk (but may have side-effects)
Yeah, like lowering the time you have to do any admin-realted stuff without getting bothered for a password... |
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SiSL
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