Bob, you may need to log out and back in.
Also, the Log for who's on-line at any given time, and where they are isn't updated instantly, so it may show you in one forum when you are actually in another.
As far as the IM issue, make sure your virus protection, or browser, is set to "allow" pop-ups from C3VR. This is usually the problem when the IM doesn't come up...the pop-up blocker is preventing it.
At least that's how mine all work....
(dang...boss beat me to it...with a better explanation anyway!) Adams' Apple2008-12-11 11:19:53______________
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