Maestronet Response is Worse

[Michael_Molnar]

Wow. I have never had such a bad connection with MN. When I called for the Smile Emoticons I get nothing. When I click on a link I don't get a response.

This is crap.

Get Tuned!

Mike

[Bill Yacey]

I've experienced similar problems, pages not loading, site not available, etc.

[saintjohnbarleycorn]

I have had no problems, I use firefox, don't know if that has anything to do with it. Some sites don't allow firefox.

[Bill Yacey]

I have had no problems, I use firefox, don't know if that has anything to do with it. Some sites don't allow firefox.

I'm using Firefox as well, so I don't think it's the browser.

[go_oa]

I use Google Chrome.

Some threads load and run well.

Some threads freeze.

I hate it!

[Michael_Molnar]

Look. I changed NOTHING. I too use Firefox. The bloody browser is not the issue.

I suspect MN was migrated to a "less expensive server".

Someone changed something and screwed up. Big Time.

Period.

[Ken_N]

I have had no problems at all. Everything works the same as ever. Never would have guessed they changed anything. I only have problems if the McAfee virus wants to update.

Ken

[Bill Yacey]

It's happening right now. It takes about 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds to load this thread. If I click on google or another site, instant access.

[Richf]

Another possibility is your PC is infected with something or overloaded with cookies and spyware. That's always the first place I look, even though it's nice to think it's the other guy's fault. Good luck tracking down the problem. FWIW, I'm not having any problems (yet).

[lvlagneto]

I used Firefox earlier today, and Windows 7... no issues here.

[L.D.L.]

Another possibility is your PC is infected with something or overloaded with cookies and spyware. That's always the first place I look, even though it's nice to think it's the other guy's fault. Good luck tracking down the problem. FWIW, I'm not having any problems (yet).

My computer is having no problems with it. I use internet explorer.

Larry Lewis

[COB3]

My computer is having no problems with it. I use internet explorer.

Larry Lewis

Ditto. 'Spect there may be some more localized problems.

[jezzupe]

Yes, I suspect that it has someting to do with the oddity related to my sample clip having download problems.

[hollenbach]

I guess I'm the only one who hasn't had problems. *knock on wood*

[Bob A]

Problems with eternal loading here, earlier today and yesterday. Running firefox thru verizon. Qick hookup tonite.

[Wolfjk]

Hi,

I use aol or internet explorer, no problems!

[Michael Richwine]

No problems here. Using Firefox.

[cbouts]

Off and on I have problems with connectivity as well. The server will time out.

[Michael_Molnar]

I recall from my experience of eons ago in IT that a server has to be tuned and load balanced. I do not know whether that is the issue here, but it surely reminds me of it. That's why I said: GET TUNED. (grins)

[rudall]

This is crap.

Someone changed something and screwed up. Big Time.

I don't think it's necessary to be so offensive about something you don't pay for unless you are an advertiser.

Andrew

[Craig Tucker]

I don't think it's necessary to be so offensive about something you don't pay for unless you are an advertiser.

Andrew

It is really a bother when I have connectivity propbems, with anything. (which I don't, I am usung IE 7 or 8 with a new-ish computer)

In general though, it just isn't nearly as fast as it used to be (with a diffrerent computer - when it was new) but it is equally sluggish, no matter where I visit, which I attribute to the vast amount of traffic the computer has to deal with these days - and to the necessary anti-virus, anti spyware, anti malware, firewall, ad infinitum crap it also has to deal with - etc.

In addition, I continually use the maintence programs that are part the Windows operating program, and to use the "tools" function to get rid of unwanted toolbars and homepages, pop - ups etc...

STILL, I can easily understand the frustration and the dissatisfaction. Even so, while understanding - I agree with you here in principal - finding this problem may be a more constructive way to deal with the dellima.

The last computer I had eventually became so bogged down with crap that nothing loaded without big problems, and a huge waiting time, in fact, turning it on and off became a half hour affair. This computer, I have all three Windows "protection freebies" on and working - and, I downloaded but had to get rid of AdAware and Avast because of big compatibility problems. ALso, I will not pay for the Norton "freebie" that now runs out three months after you buy the computer. (big mistake?)

With my last computer, I finally had it "wiped clean", which I am not convinced can be done - and a new Windows program loaded, but even that didn't really work...

Some sites were so difficult and slow, I simply wouldn't bother visiting them. I'm no computer expert - I'm just ramnbling here - but I do find computer problems interesting. How many other people are having problems with this new server?

[hollenbach]

I don't think it's necessary to be so offensive about something you don't pay for unless you are an advertiser.

Andrew

I was hoping someone else would feel this way. No doubt the intentions behind this thread were good and for the benefit of all, but it has a stench of entitlement about it. For what it's worth, count me as one who is glad still have free and relatively reliable access to this sort of thing, glitches and all.

[Jack Rushing]

It is really a bother when I have connectivity propbems, with anything. (which I don't, I am usung IE 7 or 8 with a new-ish computer)

In general though, it just isn't nearly as fast as it used to be (with a diffrerent computer - when it was new) but it is equally sluggish, no matter where I visit, which I attribute to the vast amount of traffic the computer has to deal with these days - and to the necessary anti-virus, anti spyware, anti malware, firewall, ad infinitum crap it also has to deal with - etc.

In addition, I continually use the maintence programs that are part the Windows operating program, and to use the "tools" function to get rid of unwanted toolbars and homepagees, pop - ups etc...

STILL, I can easily understand the frustration and the dissatisfaction. Even so, while understanding - I agree with you here in principal - finding this problem may be a more constructive way to deal with the dellima.

The last computer I had eventually became so bogged down with crap that nothing loaded without big problems, and a huge waiting time, in fact, turning it on and off became a half hour affair. This computer, I have all three Windows "protection freebies" on and working - and, I downloaded but had to get rid of AdAware and Avast because of big compatibility problems. ALso, I will not pay for the Norton "freebie" that now runs out three months after you buy the computer. (big mistake?)

With my last computer, I finally had it "wiped clean", which I am not convinced can be done - and a new Windows program loaded, but even that didn't really work...

But the truth of the matter is that some sites were so difficult I simply wouldn't bother visiting them. I'm no computer expert - I'm just ramnbling here - but I do find computer problems interesting. How many other people are having problems with this new server?

I have been having a problem with slow loading of the pages for about the last day and a half. I have a Mac Pro, using Safari for the

browser. But, just noticed that around 11:45 CDT today, the regular loading speed returned, and all is operating normal now.

I don't know what the trouble might have been.

[brokenbow]

Yesterday at work we were hit with lots of virus attacks. There are two freeware programs that I find useful for cleaning up my computer. the first is CCleaner which removes all the cookies, temporary files, etc. I run it at the end of each day--not recommended for dial-up modem. Then I use Malwarebytes, when the computer slows down,which finds all sorts of viruses that those big famous label anti-virus vendors do not seem to catch, including some that turn off my famous label anti-virus software.

When I have computer problems at work or home, it is either my internet provider or I have a virus. Often the virus effects some sites and not others. When running Malwarebytes, our IT person suggests running it in SAFEMODE (F8 key on startup).

[Johnmasters]

I'm using Firefox as well, so I don't think it's the browser.

I AM using firefox and things have slowed down. I figured it was just a busier season with more kids on line.