Pokey2
Bel Marin Keys, CA
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Does one have to log out to be labeled “offline”? What if I just turn my computer off? Or put it into sleep or hibernate mode?
A related question: even though I never “log out,” any time I get or want to send a PM I have to enter my user name and password. That sounds as though I am logged out. On the other hand, I can access posters’ profiles at all times. 
Chris
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pulsar
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I don't know about the offline indicator; I've started a test to see if an inactive member changes to offline.
There is also an inactive category. The time for that is determined by a setting on your preferences page. It is use to determine when the New Post icon should be used.
The forum as always had an occasional login for private messages. I don't know what triggers it, but you might notice that, unlike clicking on the login link, this one is not secure; ie, SSL is not used and the URL starts with http instead of https.
Anyone can access profiles, even those who are not members can access member's profiles.
Tom
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pulsar
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Before making my previous post, I logged in with my "test member" account, using a different portal, and left it logged in.
Just now, I logged in on this account; my buddy list showed that the test account was offline. Opening the other portal, I could see that the test account was still logged in.
Apparently, the "offline" indicator is based on the preference setting for Reset last visit. I believe that is as it should be. That is, if your account is inactive for the specified amount of time, it is listed as offline.
Tom
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Pokey2
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Thanks, Tom. Makes sense to me.
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