Well, I thought I was all alone in this slow thing. Only General seems to drag - actually timed out 4 times in a row. Still can't get in @ 1420EDT.
a. Server/system traffic? No - you've checked the load.
b. Lurkers reading, not joining? No - that's under traffic.
c. New source of select-fire jammer? ???
For those who want to know their modem speed:
http://www.computingcentral.com/topi...peedtest50.asp
Andy