Everytime I log in the site pops up as if I had hit the log in button all over again, and I can't even edit my profile? Anyone?

Have you tried these instructions?

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=94023

I sure bet that fixed it! phpbb3.0 is right around the corner. Hopefull upgrading will solve these pesky login problems. LOCKED!