I don't think that I've ever been logged out except by myself or by a failed shut-down/power cut. Not much help, maybe - but it does mean that you should be able to stay in..
I would suggest the wearing of badges when attending gatherings where there may be others from the Forum present - with the appropriate avatar showing - it would make identification easier..
If you hover over the little green thing above your avatar..
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..you should find that you are on a 'Distinguished Road'. Where does this road go - and are we all heading in the same direction..?
There's rather too many roof vents on those, but it can be remedied by just snipping a few off - it comes from using a three-view drawing to form the moulds. Compare it to the new Hornby one - can't find a good picture of the roofs...