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Anyone find that the forum is extremely slow at times?

Sometimes it takes a few minutes for a page to load.
 
just about always like it for me had a couple of times when they have loaded straight away but it's usually slow
 
There are times when it does slow right down and sometimes does not load at all - I think it's something to do with the hosts/servers being very, very busy. I'm not technical like that but it's along those technical lines. :))
 
I have noticed that it is slowest when most people are hitting the internet (like after work and during the evening), but a lot quicker at other times during the day.
 
I have noticed this too- i think Laura is right, it's most probably down to the server it's running on as i have fibre optic service and it can be very slow at different times and not just at the peak times.
 
Nothing bugs me more than spotting someone who need help, typing up a reply, and then the forum is suddenly just not going to play. Even though I always, always save my reply (highlight and copy it) before submitting it, it's very annoying when the forum drags itself to a thread and then refuses to do anything else!

I know it is just one of those things, just how things are, but it doesn't mean it's not frustrating. :))
 
Hi

Sad to say this is one of the slowest forums I use, obviously there is some sort of technical reason for it, perhaps the server is half way around the world. It does make posting quite frustrating at times.

It also doesn't help that the World Wide Web becomes the World Wide Wait when America wakes up at about 1pm GMT.

Paul & Jeanette
 
I thought it was something to do with my computer but had extra memory on here and I do find it the slowest of the forums I use but Its one of my firm faves so I just wait for the pages to load - sometimes like now its quick, other times its very slow but I just pop back later:)
 
it is so slow loading pages for me aswell. i thought it was just my laptop/internet but everything else loads up fine.
 
I find it very slow these days, so I usually end up having a game of Solitaire while I wait!
 
Luckily I've got the knowledge :)

It could be;

- html pages that are heavy
- too many or too large graphics
- bad coding
- shopping javascript (If a checkout is available within the website)
- slow servers - host issues
- could be someone else on your shared box that is sucking up a lot of bandwidth
- maybe you have a weak router between you and your site.
- ISP not providing enough speed (Can vary between the options you take)
- Increases in traffic tend to highlight problems, as opposed ot make them. (The more people on the website, the slower it can get)
 
I agree - it's also the slowest forum/site I use but the fact that we persevere is testament to how fab this place is....big up the guinea pig forum! :)
 
I would check with whom ever hosts this site that you are getting what you are paying for and they are now limiting it.
 
Vikx993 said:
I would check with whom ever hosts this site that you are getting what you are paying for and they are now limiting it.
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I agree, I would complain to the webhost as no site should become so slow so often
 
I'm glad it's not just me then! I have experienced problems since the forum "change over" ages ago. Some days the pages are incredibly slow to load and I agree with Laura if you are trying to post something to help someone there is nothing more frustrating than not being able to upload a post!
 
I have also found the pages at certain times to be slow loaders, when it gets to about 3 or 4 minutes I realise it's time to go to bed:)p
 
Well I confirm a few things..yep it's darn slow. Doesn't seem to matter what time of day...I've checked...it's slow even from my workplace. I'm not known for my patience but I have to say I persevere because it's a great site. Thanks everyone.
 
It seems to've been slower than usual for me the past few days, frustratingly so :(
 
It's being really, really slow tonight, I hope it doesnt mean it's going to crash. I can't cope without my visit to the Guinea pig forum!
 
Just reviving this as the forum is pretty much unusable for me on a night time now. Is anyone else having this problem? I'm literally waiting 15 - 20 minutes for a page to load! This has been going on for ages now. Do you know if the owners are looking into this at all?

Thanks :)
 
Gems said:
Just reviving this as the forum is pretty much unusable for me on a night time now. Is anyone else having this problem? I'm literally waiting 15 - 20 minutes for a page to load! This has been going on for ages now. Do you know if the owners are looking into this at all?

Thanks :)
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oppps i thought it was my interenet, iv just been on phone to the this morin giving them a ear bashing about crappy interenet connection haha o well, atleast i know its not just me, last night it tookme bout 20 mins to load a page i just gave up, but then later it was fine again :S
 
Does anyone who uses this forum work in IT? If so maybe they could offer their expertise to whoever owns the forum. Just a thought. 8:)
 
DITTO to all of the above!!
I can surf anywhere I want at normal speeds while waiting for a page to load here, probabley the main reason for double posts too.
 
Tis been slow for me tonight too, but is usually slow on the evenings takes around 15 mins and some nights it cant connect at all :(
 
Same problem here, took about 5 attempts to get on tonight, very frustrating!
 
torieraa said:
Does anyone who uses this forum work in IT? If so maybe they could offer their expertise to whoever owns the forum. Just a thought. 8:)
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Steven ( my other half and a member on here ) is a network administrator and has offered his help several times in the past but was ignored :(
 
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