I've had similar problems yesterday and again today with Ben's Buddies and also with Darnell's Penthouse. The problem has been that sometimes but not every time it can take almost a minute to get through to the thread, I have eventually got through though so no error messages to report. Both threads have a substantial number of pages which may be a factor. Sounds like one of the servers has been having a bit of a slowdown.

I don't think my computer specifications are relevant but am using Windows XP Professional service pack 3 with Firefox 11.0.

OK, so it's not just the iPhone app, sounds like?

I'll ask about it...

Thanks Lori

Hi, guys:

Just an update: we weren't able to find any specific issues that would cause a slowdown during that time frame. 

Is it better now?

Generally I haven't noticed a problem re slowness in loading but it still happens sometimes so we can't repeat it at will. It seems to happen on threads with lots of pages rather than other threads. As I use a computer rather than an iPhone, it looks unlikely that it is to do with the iPhone app.

I put in a report about this, Sweet. Maybe they can find something...

Lori, just to let you know that Sweet has been having problems all day in trying to get on to any threads. She's only been able to post once in the last 24 hours and that was to create a new thread saying she couldn't post.

Thanks, El Loro. I know the developers are looking at the issue.

Thanks, Lori - it just seems as if it's got a lot worse for Sweet today.

Lori, after several days where there hasn't been a problem, I have noticed myself that the slow connection to some threads such as the Buddies has reappeared over the past few hours. I'm still able to get through but it is taking much longer than normal.

OK, thanks, El Loro. I'll pass it on.