Why does AOL time out when writing to the conference/discussion board?
During peak internet usage time (5pm-10pm), AOL users can experience a Time Out. The AOL timer disconnects users whose browsers are inactive for more than 30 minutes, so that other users may logon. AOL measures browser activity when you click to other web pages. When writing a reponse to a conference/threaded discussion question, you remain on the same web page while you type. The browser does not recognize typing as activity and may disconnect you after 30 minutes. To prevent timing out, you may wish to write your responses offline. When finished, log back on and paste your answers into the conference/discussion board.
