Could someone explain to me the purpose of logging out?

[Gaard]

I don't think I've ever logged out since I joined. Is that bad? Why do people log out? Is it just so they can read the forums without anyone know they're here? Is that the purpose of it?

 

[Haircut]

If you have two people that use the same computer to access AT the logout button would be handy.

 

[Gaard]

Ah, I see. It's for the multiple users on one machine.

Thanks

 

[Paulson]

Or if you read anandtech in a fairly public place with many users on the computer you don't want someone causing you problems by going on as you and then somehow getting you banned...

 

[kuk]

Or if you're a moderator and has to post as your alter-ego!

 

[ProviaFan]

Originally posted by: kuk
Or if you're a moderator and has to post as your alter-ego!

Or even if you're not a moderator but want to post as your alter ego (aka the tooth cleaning thread guy).