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You can call me TC Started conversation Jul 3, 2023
(This is rather long-winded post, sorry. It's partly for my own records.)
So, how did you do it? I have always managed to log back in on any device and carry on merrily. But after a cache clear on my tablet I found I was logged out and couldn't log in again this time.
I tried resetting the password which produced the message "If you don't receive an email in the next hour please write to moderators at h2g2.com.
I wrote the following e-mail but haven't had a reply yet. (Mind you, I did write it on Friday and today is only Monday.)
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I have never had any trouble logging into the site although I know many have. (I used to find that changing to the Pliny skin, clicking on "sign in", then changing back to my comfy Ripley skin without even actually signing on, somehow magically worked.)
At the moment I can only post on h2g2 on my phone. After clearing the caches my laptop and tablet I have been cut off. All attempts to log back in have failed.
If I enter my login name and password, these are immediately wiped and I am told I need to accept the T&C. So I start filling in the form from the bottom and tick the T&C and the Captcha, but when I enter my name and password the form is deleted again, immediately, before I can even click "Login".
So in desperation I try "Reset password". Neither my login name, nor my on screen handle "You can call me TC", nor my e-mail address seem to be recognised.
I just get the text
"If we managed to locate you in our systems, we will have sent an email to the address on file. If you do not receive an email within 1 hour, please contact [email protected]"
I have not received an e-mail. And yes I did check my spam. My user number is U154942 and I have been a Researcher since 2000. I have always had this e-mail address. So I find it hard to believe that I can't be "located in your systems".
Should I get a new phone, which I probably will by the end of this year, I will be cut off for good from the site which has been part of my life for over 20 years, unless someone can tell me how to get back in!
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h2g2 Guide Editors Posted Jul 3, 2023
Hi TC
Sorry about this. I have seen the problem before with other users, and it is a strange one - you don't have cookie blockers on your tablet, do you?
Can you use an Incognito window in your internet browser to try logging in as before?
Good luck
SashaQ
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You can call me TC Posted Jul 8, 2023
I received your e-mail this evening and with its help have managed to get back in again. Thank you so much!
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You can call me TC Posted Jul 8, 2023
Just testing. I notice my name has reverted back to "Array". I hope that by posting again, it'll sort itself out.
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h2g2 Guide Editors Posted Jul 8, 2023
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paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Jul 9, 2023
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Still Incognitas, Still Chairthingy, Still lurking, Still invisible, unnoticeable, missable, unseen, just haunting h2g2 Posted Jul 10, 2023
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Orcus Posted Aug 7, 2023
Hi folks, long time no see! I've been shut out for literally years and eventually gave up. Only today logging in (on my most ancient Mac) seems to have *actually* worked!
Good oh. Hope it continues as yes, I've been here is 1999!
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Baron Grim Posted Aug 7, 2023
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Bald Bloke Posted Aug 7, 2023
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Still Incognitas, Still Chairthingy, Still lurking, Still invisible, unnoticeable, missable, unseen, just haunting h2g2 Posted Aug 8, 2023
Welcome back.
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winnoch2 - Impostair Syndromair Extraordinaire Posted Aug 23, 2023
Indeed, I like the discipline that is required here to prof-reed properly rather than relying on an edit button.... which would've been nice to have but don't suppose that will ever happen now!
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2legs - Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side... Posted Sep 13, 2023
I also seem to be back.. now if I can recall where I have been..
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winnoch2 - Impostair Syndromair Extraordinaire Posted Sep 23, 2023
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paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Sep 24, 2023
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2legs - Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side... Posted Sep 26, 2023
I will try!
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Icy North Posted Nov 27, 2023
<< Just let that sink in for a while >>
I did, but it was followed by a shower and a bidet. I'm having trouble getting them to leave.
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MMF - Keeper of Mustelids, with added P.M.A., is now in a relationship. Posted Jan 11, 2024
I had the same problem TC. Been away for ages, it seems. Hadn't realised how long. I'd tried all my passwords, and tried the moderators but think they may have had an old email account. Finally managed it today, so yes, MMF is back to annoy you all.
paul:
>>Take care of yourself, 2Legs. God only made one of you.<<
Could we cope with two? I doubt it!
MMF
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- 1: You can call me TC (Jul 3, 2023)
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- 3: You can call me TC (Jul 8, 2023)
- 4: You can call me TC (Jul 8, 2023)
- 5: h2g2 Guide Editors (Jul 8, 2023)
- 6: paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant (Jul 9, 2023)
- 7: Still Incognitas, Still Chairthingy, Still lurking, Still invisible, unnoticeable, missable, unseen, just haunting h2g2 (Jul 10, 2023)
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- 11: Still Incognitas, Still Chairthingy, Still lurking, Still invisible, unnoticeable, missable, unseen, just haunting h2g2 (Aug 8, 2023)
- 12: Orcus (Aug 21, 2023)
- 13: Orcus (Aug 21, 2023)
- 14: winnoch2 - Impostair Syndromair Extraordinaire (Aug 23, 2023)
- 15: 2legs - Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side... (Sep 13, 2023)
- 16: winnoch2 - Impostair Syndromair Extraordinaire (Sep 23, 2023)
- 17: paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant (Sep 24, 2023)
- 18: 2legs - Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side... (Sep 26, 2023)
- 19: Icy North (Nov 27, 2023)
- 20: MMF - Keeper of Mustelids, with added P.M.A., is now in a relationship. (Jan 11, 2024)
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