Question something funny with the forum?

**Lowell Goudge** · 11-21-2008, 10:15 AM

is there an issue with the forum, when you are logged on?

I hae noticed that I can browse very quickly when not logged on, but when logged on it is very Sloooooooooow

I don't know if any one else has noticed.

Tom S. · 11-21-2008, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

is there an issue with the forum, when you are logged on?

I hae noticed that I can browse very quickly when not logged on, but when logged on it is very Sloooooooooow

I don't know if any one else has noticed.

No problems on my end.

Syb · 11-21-2008, 02:19 PM

Here neither...everything smooth... snappy and oilfree.

jsherman999 · 11-21-2008, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

is there an issue with the forum, when you are logged on?

I hae noticed that I can browse very quickly when not logged on, but when logged on it is very Sloooooooooow

I don't know if any one else has noticed.

The pain of having to load that gas guzzler in your avatar picture every page is
taxing the system. You should replace it with something smaller, maybe a Prius.

**Lowell Goudge** · 11-21-2008, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

The pain of having to load that gas guzzler in your avatar picture every page is
taxing the system. You should replace it with something smaller, maybe a Prius.

I don't know about that, I thought it went pretty fast,(to drive that is)

and at legal highway speeds with the top down it got 26 mpg.

Of course, if you drove it a little differently you could get about 6

Mark2100 · 11-21-2008, 08:02 PM

Try switching to the "simple skin" at the bottom left hand corner of this page... It works better for me.

Mark

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

is there an issue with the forum, when you are logged on?

I hae noticed that I can browse very quickly when not logged on, but when logged on it is very Sloooooooooow

I don't know if any one else has noticed.

vievetrick · 11-21-2008, 08:09 PM

I had no issues today with Modern Skin on my PC or my iPhone (speaking on "snappy"

)

heliphoto · 11-21-2008, 08:20 PM

Have you tried clearing your browsers cache? That has helped me before when similar things have happened on other sites.

JCSullivan · 11-22-2008, 06:37 AM

I'm OK too Lowell.
Simple skin for me buddy.
One of my posts went missing last week. Sent Admin a question last week and that's not been answered.

magnum1 · 11-22-2008, 06:59 PM

It's because you are in Toronto. This being late Fall and approaching winter means you are tilting further and further away from the Pentax Forum's server located on the island of Pentaxia near the equator. I'm affraid things will get worse before they get better. Come December 22nd you should start noticing an increase in speed until mid-june, albeit a very, very slow increase.

MoiVous · 11-22-2008, 09:02 PM

I find the speed problem too. As a few have mentioned, its partly browser cache, but also I believe the server is checking your login date/time against the threads updates (You'll see the thread font change). The more threads you haven't read. the longer it should take - but will be a function of bandwidth.

I'm pretty sure that login/thread read details are stored on the server, as I check the forum messages at home in the evening (when the Antipodean Pentaxians are on line), and at work during my morning tea break (when the US/European Pentaxians are on line). In both cases, the last login is updated and the thread markers change independent of the PC I checked it on.

However, as my work PC is faster (current generation and faster network) vs my home system (not dual core

and lower bandwidth), the work system always runs faster.

Wombat · 11-23-2008, 07:14 AM

All works fine here, I can't detect any difference.

Originally posted by MoiVous

I check the forum messages at home in the evening (when the Antipodean Pentaxians are on line), and at work during my morning tea break (when the US/European Pentaxians are on line).

Chris, you need to get a life, mate.

**Lowell Goudge** · 11-23-2008, 07:35 AM

it's funny but eversince I made the post it works fine

Adam · 11-25-2008, 01:41 AM

Nothing has been changed over at my end, nor is anything major ever altered without prior public notice. These issues must be caused by your connection and browser settings. Also, keep in mind that if you have elected to hide post elements such as signatures and avatars when logged in, these will once again become visible when you log out, possibly increasing browsing time.

hooppjs · 11-25-2008, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

is there an issue with the forum, when you are logged on?

I hae noticed that I can browse very quickly when not logged on, but when logged on it is very Sloooooooooow

I don't know if any one else has noticed.

I have noticed the last 2 days is like DIAL UP?

Tried work PC, mine, neighbours, library, all SLOW and extremely frustrating.

11-21-2008, 10:15 AM	#1
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	something funny with the forum? is there an issue with the forum, when you are logged on? I hae noticed that I can browse very quickly when not logged on, but when logged on it is very Sloooooooooow I don't know if any one else has noticed.

11-25-2008, 01:41 AM	#14
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Nothing has been changed over at my end, nor is anything major ever altered without prior public notice. These issues must be caused by your connection and browser settings. Also, keep in mind that if you have elected to hide post elements such as signatures and avatars when logged in, these will once again become visible when you log out, possibly increasing browsing time. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-21-2008, 02:15 PM	#2
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge is there an issue with the forum, when you are logged on? I hae noticed that I can browse very quickly when not logged on, but when logged on it is very Sloooooooooow I don't know if any one else has noticed. No problems on my end.

11-21-2008, 02:19 PM	#3
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	Here neither...everything smooth... snappy and oilfree.

11-21-2008, 03:40 PM	#4
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge is there an issue with the forum, when you are logged on? I hae noticed that I can browse very quickly when not logged on, but when logged on it is very Sloooooooooow I don't know if any one else has noticed. The pain of having to load that gas guzzler in your avatar picture every page is taxing the system. You should replace it with something smaller, maybe a Prius.

11-21-2008, 04:32 PM	#5
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by jsherman999 The pain of having to load that gas guzzler in your avatar picture every page is taxing the system. You should replace it with something smaller, maybe a Prius. I don't know about that, I thought it went pretty fast,(to drive that is) and at legal highway speeds with the top down it got 26 mpg. Of course, if you drove it a little differently you could get about 6

11-21-2008, 08:02 PM	#6
Mark2100 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 185	Try switching to the "simple skin" at the bottom left hand corner of this page... It works better for me. Mark Originally posted by Lowell Goudge is there an issue with the forum, when you are logged on? I hae noticed that I can browse very quickly when not logged on, but when logged on it is very Sloooooooooow I don't know if any one else has noticed.

11-21-2008, 08:09 PM	#7
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	I had no issues today with Modern Skin on my PC or my iPhone (speaking on "snappy" )

11-21-2008, 08:20 PM	#8
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Have you tried clearing your browsers cache? That has helped me before when similar things have happened on other sites.

11-22-2008, 06:37 AM	#9
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	I'm OK too Lowell. Simple skin for me buddy. One of my posts went missing last week. Sent Admin a question last week and that's not been answered.

11-22-2008, 06:59 PM	#10
magnum1 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Niagara, Wisconsin U.S. of Ay. Posts: 394	It's because you are in Toronto. This being late Fall and approaching winter means you are tilting further and further away from the Pentax Forum's server located on the island of Pentaxia near the equator. I'm affraid things will get worse before they get better. Come December 22nd you should start noticing an increase in speed until mid-june, albeit a very, very slow increase.

11-22-2008, 09:02 PM	#11
MoiVous Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	I find the speed problem too. As a few have mentioned, its partly browser cache, but also I believe the server is checking your login date/time against the threads updates (You'll see the thread font change). The more threads you haven't read. the longer it should take - but will be a function of bandwidth. I'm pretty sure that login/thread read details are stored on the server, as I check the forum messages at home in the evening (when the Antipodean Pentaxians are on line), and at work during my morning tea break (when the US/European Pentaxians are on line). In both cases, the last login is updated and the thread markers change independent of the PC I checked it on. However, as my work PC is faster (current generation and faster network) vs my home system (not dual core and lower bandwidth), the work system always runs faster.

11-23-2008, 07:14 AM	#12
Wombat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 901	All works fine here, I can't detect any difference. Originally posted by MoiVous I check the forum messages at home in the evening (when the Antipodean Pentaxians are on line), and at work during my morning tea break (when the US/European Pentaxians are on line). Chris, you need to get a life, mate.

11-23-2008, 07:35 AM	#13
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891 Original Poster	it's funny but eversince I made the post it works fine

11-25-2008, 09:48 PM	#15
hooppjs Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney NSW Australia Posts: 307	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge is there an issue with the forum, when you are logged on? I hae noticed that I can browse very quickly when not logged on, but when logged on it is very Sloooooooooow I don't know if any one else has noticed. I have noticed the last 2 days is like DIAL UP? Tried work PC, mine, neighbours, library, all SLOW and extremely frustrating.