You probably have cookies disabled in your browser, they are small files that store information about the sites you visit, for example cookies are what control the little lightbulb next to the discussion areas to let you know there is a new post. If you are using Mozilla click on tools -> options -> privacy -> cookies and make sure they are enabled. For Internet Exploder click tools -> internet options -> privacy -> edit (under web sites) -> type in address of sites and click allow. That will allow the web sites you list in there to leave cookies on your computer. Hope that helps
Jim
