[PAR]

The massive slowdowns have been happening on this site for years during these events. Nothing new. The question is why? Is it because of the hardware? The software? Do Jim and John know why it happens? Is it simply a matter of insufficient funds to upgrade the hardware/software? I don’t know the answers to these questions, but it is frustrating. Note that there is no advertising on this site and I’m sure Jim has to support himself.

[Tuxedo]

I think there is a concerted DoS attack on FR during these events. Wouldnt be surprised if it came from the White Hut.

[TXnMA]

In most cases, the problem appears that FR is not communicating back to the FReepers. It certainly is not returning validations that posts have been received all the time.

Obviously, FR is receiving (far) more posts than it acknowledges...

When my browser starts "timing out" while waiting for a response from FR, I know that real trouble is coming...

TXnMA