after studying the error log, i finally found the script that is requiring many of you to log in over and over, and seemingly 'forgetting' your passwords.
honestly at first, i thought folks were just having a hard time recalling what password they had used...
but anyway, i know what the script is and where to find it- but i won't be able to get to it until later... i don't dare touch the server with the machine i'm on now, and it's the only one at my disposal until tonight.