re-ordering middleware and logon system

core/views_other.py

@@ -34,7 +34,11 @@ def troggle404(request): # cannot get this to work. Handler404 in urls.py not ri
 def showrequest(request):
     return HttpResponse(request.GET)
 
-def frontpage(request):
+def frontpage(request): 
+    '''never seen in practice'''
+    # bthe messages system does a popup on this page if there is a recent message, e.g. from the admin site actions.
+    # via django.contrib.messages.middleware.MessageMiddleware 
+    # this is set in the templates.
     if request.user.is_authenticated():
         return render(request,'tasks.html')