Another possibility for slow access is the wider internet. Certain 'routes' can be slow at different times of the day. Some people will be sat there for half a minute waiting for a page, others will fly in. One way of checking if this is the case (I suspect) is to compare response times with the store (or other Rendo areas). If the store is quick and the forums slow, it's a fair bet that the problem is on the forum side. If both are slow, it's probably your route through the internet to Rendo that's slow.

I think there are also browser compatibilty issues for some members. Two regulars in the Bryce forum (one of whom definitely uses AOL, not sure about the other) have just given up for the time being.

Not a good sign.

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