I can't log on

[johnmeyer]

I just came back and, once again, was logged out, and clicking on "Login" did not work.

What DID work is to first click on "register." That link then took me to the registration page which not only provides the option to create a new account, but to log in to my existing account. That login link worked, and I was able to log on and post this reply.

So, something has definitely changed in the past 24 hours. I hope they fix it soon, along with the picture upload problems. This new site has been up long enough that these basic problems should be fixed by now. If I were the people running this forum, I would not recommend the company whose software they are using and/or the company who is actually managing the site.

 

[motocrash]

Squirrely Meat Forums

 

[motocrash]

Delete SMF from your bookmarks,google it,let it fully load and re-bookmark it - Bam

 

[idahopz]

There appear to be two session cookies for the forum, one old and the other new:

• smokingmeatforums.com (what the current forumn uses)
• www.smokingmeatforums.com (does not appear to be used any longer)

I went into browser settings, and under the cookies section, did a search for "smok" and up came both of the above. I deleted both and when I returned to the forum had to log in, and all appears to be good. When I returned to the browser cookies setting, only smokingmeatforums.com was listed as a cookie.

One thing to consider is that if you have the old forum www.smokingmeatforums.com bookmarked in any way, it will try to use a cookie that is not correct for the new site. I'd delete both cookies, then log in again and see what happens - couldn't hurt. (you would need to do this on all devices/browsers you use with the forum)

 

[tropics]

There appear to be two session cookies for the forum, one old and the other new:

• smokingmeatforums.com (what the current forumn uses)
• www.smokingmeatforums.com (does not appear to be used any longer)

I went into browser settings, and under the cookies section, did a search for "smok" and up came both of the above. I deleted both and when I returned to the forum had to log in, and all appears to be good. When I returned to the browser cookies setting, only smokingmeatforums.com was listed as a cookie.

One thing to consider is that if you have the old forum www.smokingmeatforums.com bookmarked in any way, it will try to use a cookie that is not correct for the new site. I'd delete both cookies, then log in again and see what happens - couldn't hurt. (you would need to do this on all devices/browsers you use with the forum)

I just cleared my Browsing History,Cache an still can not log in from the main page
Richie

 

[motocrash]

There appear to be two session cookies for the forum, one old and the other new:

• smokingmeatforums.com (what the current forumn uses)
• www.smokingmeatforums.com (does not appear to be used any longer)

I went into browser settings, and under the cookies section, did a search for "smok" and up came both of the above. I deleted both and when I returned to the forum had to log in, and all appears to be good. When I returned to the browser cookies setting, only smokingmeatforums.com was listed as a cookie.

One thing to consider is that if you have the old forum www.smokingmeatforums.com bookmarked in any way, it will try to use a cookie that is not correct for the new site. I'd delete both cookies, then log in again and see what happens - couldn't hurt. (you would need to do this on all devices/browsers you use with the forum)

Question.I close SMF and if I reopen using my bookmarks it works fine,it comes up with me logged in.If I close SMF open a new tab and my google page will pop up with the 2 rows of recent favorites(or whatever you'd call it) I click on SMF,it comes up with me not logged in and won't let me log in.Rid of this by the control F5 while on the Google page?

 

[idahopz]

I just did an experiment that seemed to work. If you move your mouse into the "Recent" menu item (without clicking it) the site "smokingmeatforums.com" appears in the browser bar. If you move your mouse into the Home menu item, the site www.smokingmeatforums.com appears. This is a problem with the links in the menu. By having both "sites", you are essentially needing to log into both sites even though they are the same site because your browser is keeping track of both cookies. I logged into both, saved the passwords in both, and so far everything is working.

This is something the server guys will need to fix in the software.

 

[tropics]

I just did an experiment that seemed to work. If you move your mouse into the "Recent" menu item (without clicking it) the site "smokingmeatforums.com" appears in the browser bar. If you move your mouse into the Home menu item, the site www.smokingmeatforums.com appears. This is a problem with the links in the menu. By having both "sites", you are essentially needing to log into both sites even though they are the same site because your browser is keeping track of both cookies. I logged into both, saved the passwords in both, and so far everything is working.

This is something the server guys will need to fix in the software.

That should be an easy one for them LOL
Richie

 

[Rings Я Us]

As the forum turns..

 

[idahopz]

Question.I close SMF and if I reopen using my bookmarks it works fine,it comes up with me logged in.If I close SMF open a new tab and my google page will pop up with the 2 rows of recent favorites(or whatever you'd call it) I click on SMF,it comes up with me not logged in and won't let me log in.Rid of this by the control F5 while on the Google page?

It won't get rid of your session cookies - you'd need to go into your browser settings to the cookies section (different for every browser) and delete both the smokingmeatforums.com and www.smokingmeatforums.com cookies. Then when you go to the SMF home page you will be asked to log in because you deleted your session cookie. Next, click Recent and you will be asked to log in again. Keep both your logins permanent and you should be good to go until the server guys fix the URL issue.

 

[idahopz]

Something new I just discovered - when you move your mouse into any of the menu items (without clicking) you'll see the URL in the lower left corner of your screen: "www.smokingmeatforums.com". The only exception is the relatively new menu item "Recent" reveals a URL that reads "smokingmeatforums.com" (without the "www." prefix) which your browser treats as two different sites.

When the server guys add the "www." prefix to the "Recent" menu item, this login problem should go away.

 

[SmokinAl]

I don't like to clear the cache, cause it screws up all the other sites I visit. SMF is the only site that gives me problems.
Al

 

[tropics]

I solved my problem I use this link now to log
Recent Post are showing now for me also
Richie
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/
edit to show the right page

 

[GATOR240]

I had the same issue yesterday of not being able to log in to this site. No problems so far today. Using Chrome.

Denny

 

[dr k]

I couldn't log in yesterday on my phone and haven't received notifications for several days till today. It comes and goes. When it goes I just try later or the next day. I won't be starting new threads till this forum slows down because it seems to be accelerating, meaning things are getting worse.
-Kurt

 

[bluewhisper]

Yesterday I was logged off, tried twice to get a password reset that was supposed to come in an email, no email came. This morning I hit the site and I was already logged in like Nothing Ever Happened. Go figure.

 

[hellasteph]

Hi all, I wanted to jump in here to let everyone know that we have resolved the random logging out issues and fixed auto-login. If there's anyone who's still experiencing troubles, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Thank you all very much for your patience. Happy 2018!

 

[johnmeyer]

Hi all, I wanted to jump in here to let everyone know that we have resolved the random logging out issues and fixed auto-login. If there's anyone who's still experiencing troubles, please don't hesitate to let us know.

It is still happening. I don't think you fixed the problem. My latest forced login was at 6:56 p.m. PST, about three minutes ago.

 

[hellasteph]

It is still happening. I don't think you fixed the problem. My latest forced login was at 6:56 p.m. PST, about three minutes ago.

Hi there johnmeyer , I'm sorry to hear it's not working for you still. Can you provide me some information? If it's easier, I have PM'ed you my SMF email so you can correspond to me directly. Here is the information I'm requesting:

- What device(s) are you using?
- What browser(s) are you using?
- What URL/areas are you visiting that is causing you to get logged out?

Thanks!

 

[SmokinAl]

It's been working for me just fine since yesterday!
Thank-you!
Al