Have been wondering and feeling the same thing.
I thought we got some extra servers online.
I actually prefer 250 pings! But anything more than 20 would be a blessing.
And, while I'm at it . . .
DREAM/WISH LIST:
1) number of views conveniently available on a clickable list of all one's personally originated threads.
2) mailboxes to sort FREEPMAILS into for pending deletion, mid-term save; long term save; favorite topics . . . .
Seems like there were another 2-3 ideas which are beyond my recall at the moment . . .
THANKS TONS JOHN, FOR ALL YOU DO.