I can't use my original user name
 

When I try to log in using my original screen name (anleja) it gives me the screen that shows when people first come to the site as an unregistered user, but the name "anleja" will appear on the bottom as logged on. I had to start "anleja3" with a different e-mail address just to post. I had nearly 300 posts with the original, and I miss the good things of being an established user. Also, I would really like to change the avatar and signature for my original name because I'm getting tired of seeing them, but since I can't assume that identity, they are stuck like that. Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone have any idea how to fix this? It started when I disabled the automatic sign-in, if that helps.

Try deleting your cookies and log in again. See if that helps any.

I still can't get in. I deleted cookies, then tried to log in as anleja, and the same thing happened, where I was at the starting screen, but my name was on the bottom. I then tried as anleja3, and the exact same thing happened. As you can see, I had to start a new screen name to be able to post again. All the anlejas are doin it like bunnies, making even more anlejas.

Oh well, I'm about to just quit and assume a new identity and start over. But man, I really wish I could change my old avatar.

Can you borrow another computer and try to log in there? Or perhaps try another browser (Mozilla Firebird is a quick download) and see if you can get in that way.

redlemon, that did the trick. I am back to my old self again. Also, Mozilla seems like a good browser, I think I'll see how it is compared to my current one. Thanks for your help spectre and redlemon.

Mozilla Firebird is very tweakable. There's a whole bunch of tricks and information on this page. There are a number of Firebird fans on this board, so you could also post questions on the Computers board here.