Yes, it could be the browser and the way it's handling the problems we're having at the moment. I haven't had this happen to me so it's a little difficult to find a solution. My first advice would be to clear your cookies and temp. internet files and then see if that helps. It's likely you'll have to log into the forum again, if so, then use the login boxes at the bottom of the forum.
Please let me know how you get on.