I do log-in at work or on other public computers from time to time. I hate checking the "do not remember me, I'm a on a public computer box" because oftentimes an hour isn't a substantial amount of time. More often than not, I'll write out a long, thoughtful reply and when I hit submit, I'm told my hour is up and to log-in but by then, the post I wrote is long gone and instead of rewriting it, I just give up. I realize I could solve this problem by using a word processing program and copy and pasting, but the computer I'm on will only allow X number of word processing items open and frankly the work ones are more important so... Also, I do private browsing, but even then this is a shared computer, I'd feel better not worrying about if I signed out of stopped private browsing.

Is there any way for us to check the public/do not remember cookies box and be able to select a time period? For instance:

After you tic the box, a screen comes up with a drop down menu

1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours

You select how long to stay logged in for. I realize the same issue might come up, where you start writing a post at 3 hours and 56 mins and by the time you hit send at 4 hours and 2 mins you're logged out, but in theory, your shift is up anyway. I don't know if I'm the only person who would want this, but I do want this!

Just wanted to say, I don't share computers so I never run into this.

I think this is a great idea though! I can see a real need for this, if I ever start working a job where I can browse the internet

You know, you still have to be on top of things and know exactly how long you're going to be at the computer, which isn't really compatible with a modern lifestyle of flexibility and spur of the moment changes in plan.

I would suggest that when logged out on a form submit, you should get a chance to log in again while retaining the form data and putting you back on the edit/compose page after that. This would also help if your IP address changes or other things happen that log you out while working on a post...

That would definitely work. Mostly, it's just frustrating losing a post because I've had to walk away from the computer and do other things and then by the time I finish my thought I've lost track of the time. If that is something feasible than I'd definitely appreciate it!

what about a timer or something that would pop up and let you know that you had 10 minutes left or 5 minutes left and then you can copy your post so it doesn't get erased and re log in?