Why don't I stay logged into Metafilter anymore?

March 15, 2010 6:30 AM

My computer used to stay logged into Metafilter. Now I got a new computer and it logs out every time I close firefox. I've checked my privacy settings. I do clear my history when I close firefox, but this doesn't include logged in sessions. I am not in private browsing mode. Oh also, I increase the font size on the site, but it doesn't stay increased. Site settings aren't supposed to clear either. What am I doing wrong? (Firefox 3.6)
posted by If only I had a penguin... to MetaFilter-Related at 6:30 AM (13 comments total)

The mods have instituted this while they're absent as a way of telling certain users they're no longer welcome here.
posted by gman at 6:34 AM on March 15, 2010

Sounds like something is causing your cookies to clear out—both login status and local display settings like font and size are managed at a cookie level for the individual web client. Are you clearing cookies at end of session? Is it possible you're using any sort of plugin that flushes cookies on browser close?
posted by cortex (staff) at 6:35 AM on March 15, 2010

stop fucking with her.
posted by gman at 6:36 AM on March 15, 2010 [4 favorites]

Cookies were clearing. Turned it off and stayed logged in. Thanks.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 6:38 AM on March 15, 2010

Never get rid of cookies. They are delicious.
posted by cashman at 6:47 AM on March 15, 2010

This wouldn't have happened had you just gotten the damn penguin already. Sheesh!
posted by chillmost at 7:14 AM on March 15, 2010

Did you try clearing your pie plate after dumping the cookies? Because it was delicious!
posted by blue_beetle at 7:48 AM on March 15, 2010

gman, please don't screw with people like that.
posted by cortex (staff) at 9:22 AM on March 15, 2010 [4 favorites]

Never get off the boat.
posted by Meatbomb at 9:22 AM on March 15, 2010

Never get off the boat.

Unless you're going all the way. To Fark.
posted by The Deej at 9:27 AM on March 15, 2010

We're going to need a bigger boat.
posted by pupdog at 9:45 AM on March 15, 2010

Stay logged in? I had to use a friend's computer to log on. Mine has started redirecting Mefi to Tom Petty's "Don't Come Around Here No More".
posted by Durn Bronzefist at 11:18 AM on March 15, 2010

Firefox is tricky, not unlike a fox. Firefox 3.6: now an even foxier fox-likeness.
posted by anniecat at 6:21 AM on March 16, 2010