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Forum Really Slow to Load

Posted: 15 Sep 2011, 20:41
by David2406
Is anyone else having problems with the forum loading really slowly? It is taking me up to 40 seconds to open a page.

Re: Forum Really Slow to Load

Posted: 15 Sep 2011, 20:56
by TheFinchMan101
I'm pretty sure its happening with everyone, it's not fun is it?? :thumbdown:

Re: Forum Really Slow to Load

Posted: 15 Sep 2011, 20:59
by cranberry
To the admins, please find an alternative hosting company. The one you are using is crap and you are getting ripped off!

Re: Forum Really Slow to Load

Posted: 15 Sep 2011, 21:05
by matcho
Me too. But why? I access a similar forum based on the same forum template and is as quick as. No worries with it at all. Why here? Can be terribly frustrating especially when you are trying to post something and you get "dropped" out and its all gone. :thumbdown:

Re: Forum Really Slow to Load

Posted: 15 Sep 2011, 22:29
by cranberry
It is nothing to do with the forum template or software. It is the web hosting company.

Re: Forum Really Slow to Load

Posted: 16 Sep 2011, 06:08
by Buzzard-1
All I can say is sorry Guys n Gals :oops: we are aware and are in talks with the host to rectify.

Re: Forum Really Slow to Load

Posted: 16 Sep 2011, 09:45
by jusdeb
Other half has a gaming site (dare I put a plug in here ) Renegades at War ...tell them your from AFF :D

Anyhoo he had to try a couple of hosts before he got the right one ...

Re: Forum Really Slow to Load

Posted: 16 Sep 2011, 11:23
by finchbreeder
Patience, patience. Are you all this impatient about eggs hatching? Yes it's frustrating, but 40 secs! Wow the world could end. :silent:
LML

Re: Forum Really Slow to Load

Posted: 16 Sep 2011, 11:44
by cranberry
finchbreeder

You're right, the world may end. However, I don't think anyone is treating this like a life or death situation but if you want the forum to expand and grow then you need to make it attractive and useful to members and future members. 40 seconds response time for a single click is appalling. I work in IT and that sort of response time would see a piece of software come back quick smart. More like 1 or 2 seconds is acceptable.

You run the risk of losing members if it takes so long to read a post or post a message that the member may try elsewhere.

Re: Forum Really Slow to Load

Posted: 16 Sep 2011, 12:07
by finchbreeder
It's alright Cranberry I do understand as my son would have reacted exactly as you did. He's a full time IT geek too. I just don't find it such a big deal and I know I am in the minority. :wave:
LML