How about an auto logon or at least a "remember me"?
Auto Logon
Yes, I have noticed the auto Logon check box doesn't seem to accomplish anything in the Forum.
The auto-logon will work under this conditions:
* You check "Log me on automatically each visit" while loggin on
* You leave the site without log out
* When you come back to the site, you visit Forum first, then go to Member's section.