Why is this site so slow...???

[patracy]

Also to the OP, could you please respond to my PM about the feedback issue?

 

[papabear]

It's not the site that's slow, it's the people.

I've explained that already!!
It was the lead paint chips when I was young.

Site works fine for me.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Also to the OP, could you please respond to my PM about the feedback issue?

INfract him!

 

[patracy]

INfract him!

Screwing around with the buyer/seller feedback IS an infraction-able offense.

 

[CycleJay]

Hi Guys,

I agree with Mikev, and Truckoholic..
I have noticed it too, but as with those guys, other sites load just fine on this laptop.

I deal with it so I do not worry about it..

Good day,

CJ

 

[Wildchild467]

we drive MVs, we should be used to going slow!

 

[SPCWarning]

SS works as fast as any other site out in the Northern Sahara Desert. It must be something in the OP's connections. Everything is much slower due to local carriers in the desert, but loading two tabs like SS and GL, google, yahoo, or others all take exactly the same time. Opening a thread, classified, etc...........same time.
At home we're on DSL and it's a LOT quicker than at work, so no complaints from me. Just glad I can still get on here!

Jimmy

 

[Wildchild467]

Maybe the website has dirty fuel filters. Should convert it to spin-ons. Haha

 

[islandguydon]

I think its "USER ERROR", The computer your using might need to be updated. Clean out t your cache and cookies. I click from page to page with out any problems when I have a good connection. Lately there has been an issue with AT&T 4G personal wifi other than that its a fast site. Patracy has it down pat.

 

[73m819]

At times it is slow, think it depends on how many are trying to post at the same time, I may complain to the wife at times, all she says is "your old and slow so it is working at your speed", then I hit refresh and just continue.

 

[Beerslayer]

When I access the site with Verizon 3G it is slower, because 3G is way slower than my cable internet.

With cable internet it is slower for posts to process than most sites, but nothing to complain about.

When the site or the web host is under heavy load then it does run a bit slower than some.

What many people don't realize is that it costs money to host a site. If you want to spend a LOT of money you can make it go fast All Day All Night. I don't see where the $15 I paid is going to cover that, and if it stays free for anyone who doesn't voluntarily contribute then the only way to get money for a faster web host is by selling...

Flash Banner Ad Space. Which is now the primary vector for malware attacks. That, would be a bad thing.

So here are some choices.

1. Continue as it is with voluntary donations and the hosting we can afford, and include everyone who can't donate.

2. Whore out our site to miscreants who are happy to help support us in exchange for being able to sneakily attack our computers though the web browser, steal our banking information and destroy our lives.

3. Charge money for memberships. $35 a month per member would make it real fast and pay for a dedicated team of developers to jump at every member's whim.

So those ^^ are the choices as I seem them. I am sure others have a different perspective, but I like things the way they are and really appreciate those of you who volunteer your time and abilities.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Did you see how much bellyaching there was for a $15 permium membership?!!!!!
At $35, some members might run out and kill themselves!

Wait, maybe thats a good thing.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

At times it is slow, think it depends on how many are trying to post at the same time, I may complain to the wife at times, all she says is "your old and slow so it is working at your speed", then I hit refresh and just continue.

I wish my wife had a "refresh" button.

 

[Bob H]

I think most of the latency is due to the googleads trying load before the rest of the page.

 

[RodUSMC1962]

Mine is a little slow some times on weekends when a lot of people on,but not enough to be a problem. Running window 7.Greatest site on net!

 

[123mack]

Works good for me, I'm happy
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[mikev]

Clarification offered...

My speed issue is due to not having access to DSL (rural location) and not willing to sign a two year contract for satelite internet, so the Verizon internet service via a Samsung Galaxy tablet was the only option for me...

The top of SS always loads with the two ads as well, just the rest of the page is very slow, pictures load slow and frequent refreshes are needed on my end. Speed is still slow during very late hours when most members are asleep...

So, maybe nothing can be done and it is my 3G interface that is the problem; however, I will say graphics intensive eBay and other sites load much faster.

Thanks for replying everyone!

 

[3dAngus]

If you're having to refresh often, it's likely your cache fetching from your slow disk drive and trying to reload from there.

Clear out your cache and history daily. I do mine several times a day. It will make other things run faster too.

No problems with speed here. Pages come up just before I click for them.

 

[1stSarge]

It's not the site that's slow, it's the people.

v. re·tard·ed, re·tard·ing, re·tards

v.tr. -To cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede.

v.intr. -To be delayed.

n. -A slowing down or hindering of progress; a delay.

Courtesy of thefreedictionary.com

Sorry, Chris made me do it...

 

[doghead]

A correct diagnosis, is half the battle of fixing the problem.