There should be a way to monitor inactivity in common computer labs
It seems unfair that people are allowed to leave a computer for more than thirty minutes but stay logged on. Many times I have tried to work in the ctlm computer labs, which itself is a hot commodity I know, and people have left their belongings at a computer but are nowhere in site.
On another note I have sat in ctlm for over an hour with no one next to me. Then when a friend or random person goes to sit down, another person is still logged in to the computer when no others are available. This can create an awkward situation if they choose to log them off.
Maybe a solution could be that if a computer is inactive for more than 30 minutes said person is logged off. I know this may create saving problems for work that is up and such. That problem could be furthered addressed. Another solution could be to create a proper etiquette in what to do in these situations.