Automatic Login from Email

[Scot_Lover 1,876]

G'day

The girls pointed out something interesting, doesn't worry us, but to people who share a pc with family or friends it maybe an issue. When you "watch" a thread you get emailed updates on posts to that thread. When you click on view thread, it takes you to the site and logs you on, no Username / Password required.

I know the email option can be turned off, but I like to follow the threads I start or contribute to.

Is there another option I am missing ?

[Scot_Lover 1,876]

Well this doesn't appear to affect anyone, lol.

You can remove this thread if you want, thanks

[likesToLick 10,216]

This may have something to do with browser settings. Do you have Firefox set to erase all cookies when closing the browser? That could (maybe) prevent the automatic logon.

I personally haven't noticed this as I don't use email notifications. I prefer to follow threads by using the "Alerts" function in the forum.

[Scot_Lover 1,876]

All browsers are set to delete history on exit, Peesearch will take you to the relevant post on the page, but it asks for Username / Password to go any further.

[Admin 14,788]

If you don't log out of the forum, any time you return (whether through typing the URL or clicking a link) you will still be logged in to your account.

[Scot_Lover 1,876]

This is after logging out, I can come back 3 days later, click an emailed link and be logged in.