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McGary911 · 29 June 2009, 02:24 AM

I've started showing up here after taking some time off and notice something.

Forum pages load very slowly. It seems that most of the page loads pretty quickly, but has to wait for http://www.connectingwatches.com/wat.../images/13.gif to load. It's awfully annoying, knowing the page is pretty much there, except for this piece from another site. Actually, I doubt it's the .gif, but it's some kind of communication with that site.

When you enter a thread using "go to first unread post", it looks like the vBulletin software waits for the entire page to load until it moves you to the the place on the page with the first new reply. That makes you have to wait for the conectingwatches piece to load.

It's not my computer or my network, as I've seen the same behavior on multiple boxes on multiple networks.

Maybe someone can get with that site admin and let them know that their link may be slowing down rolexforums?

Thanks.

John

mcjp6 · 30 June 2009, 09:21 PM

Me too, sometimes so long to load a page the browser says the page is no longer there, click refresh a couple of times and it all comes good. almost each time I log in I have to do that IMO it is becoming worse, maybe just the additional bandwidth on the server as all these new members join?

Rockrolex · 30 June 2009, 11:02 PM

Are you sure it's not your server or ISP? I have not had that problem on any of my computers, either at home, or the office, or any of my laptops. I always seem to get fast page loads, no matter where I am.

I have Verizon FIOS at home, Comcast cable in Boca, and Time Warner cable in Manhattan. We have multiple T1 lines (or T3 lines - not sure) at work.

ijen0311 · 1 July 2009, 01:25 AM

I've had the same problem

Mosco · 1 July 2009, 02:51 AM

It usually coincides with JJ's posting.... Wonder why?

onkyo · 1 July 2009, 03:34 AM

I sometimes get a 'timed out' error.

The I hit refresh and the page loads.

Happens infrequently.

Brunotheboxer · 1 July 2009, 04:16 AM

Lol-x · 1 July 2009, 09:38 PM

There may be reasons with your internet connection, but as far as the forum is concerned there maybe 2 possible reasons:

1. There are links to third party sites that count in rating the forum. Some of these sites can be a problem when they are down and the link is not receiving the information transmitted from the forum when a page is loaded. In that regard, I do on occasion remove the link. (as is the case at the moment with the link in the top left corner of the forum page.)
I've just removed a third party link that was not working, and I think this will make a difference

2. The forum has daily server backups at around 6-7pm AEST and during this time, the forum will be very unresponsive...even for me. But it's something that happens.

Otherwise, the forum should be loading smoothly and quickly. Thank you for raising this topic.

McGary911 · 1 July 2009, 11:09 PM

Definitely not my connection, as It's happened on several networks, including at work, where we're tapped into AT&T's Frame Relay (Data center onsite). Doesn't get much quicker.

The page itself loads pretty quickly, it's just the connecting watches that's been slow lately. Guess that's one of the counters you mentioned. It can take up to 12 or so seconds to complete that piece of the page load. I've noticed that some days it's not bad at all, but some days is the weakest link.

If you're removing the links when it gets super slow, that shows me you're aware and on top of it. Bet it hurts the forum's ranking if it's off the page too long though, so there's gotta be some balance.

Thanks for the response.

Lol-x · 2 July 2009, 01:24 AM

No worries, I'm not really worried about the forums rankings on these third party websites, as I believe many of the rankings are affected by false counters.

I'm more concerned that the forum functions properly. Its a real pain having a page not load quickly and properly.

I'll try and keep it loading properly. I had noticed the problem, but was hoping that the third party linking site would rectify the problem. As it hadn't done so in about a week now, it was time for me to take it into my own hands.

allanofcalifornia · 10 July 2009, 03:47 AM

And I thought it was only me!

Allan

nikhsub1 · 20 July 2009, 04:56 AM

If the page takes long to load please look at the very bottom of the page in blue it will say:

Rolex Forums generated this page in 0.11628509 seconds (71.29% PHP - 28.71% MySQL) with 10 queries

Please copy and paste that here when there is a delay in page loading, this will determine if it is this sites server or an outside source.

Lol-x · 20 July 2009, 04:30 PM

The problem wasn't related to the server, but to the links pertaining to third parties, that were slowing down the load times.

I remedied that and it should be all good

nikhsub1 · 21 July 2009, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

The problem wasn't related to the server, but to the links pertaining to third parties, that were slowing down the load times.

I remedied that and it should be all good

McGary911 · 21 July 2009, 07:46 AM

Doesn't seem to be a problem anymore. Thanks for the work.

29 June 2009, 02:24 AM	#1
McGary911 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: John Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: All of 'em. Posts: 132	Long page load times. I've started showing up here after taking some time off and notice something. Forum pages load very slowly. It seems that most of the page loads pretty quickly, but has to wait for http://www.connectingwatches.com/wat.../images/13.gif to load. It's awfully annoying, knowing the page is pretty much there, except for this piece from another site. Actually, I doubt it's the .gif, but it's some kind of communication with that site. When you enter a thread using "go to first unread post", it looks like the vBulletin software waits for the entire page to load until it moves you to the the place on the page with the first new reply. That makes you have to wait for the conectingwatches piece to load. It's not my computer or my network, as I've seen the same behavior on multiple boxes on multiple networks. Maybe someone can get with that site admin and let them know that their link may be slowing down rolexforums? Thanks. John Last edited by McGary911; 29 June 2009 at 02:32 AM.. Reason: clarifying.

30 June 2009, 11:02 PM	#3
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1 July 2009, 02:51 AM	#5
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1 July 2009, 09:38 PM	#8
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,263	There may be reasons with your internet connection, but as far as the forum is concerned there maybe 2 possible reasons: 1. There are links to third party sites that count in rating the forum. Some of these sites can be a problem when they are down and the link is not receiving the information transmitted from the forum when a page is loaded. In that regard, I do on occasion remove the link. (as is the case at the moment with the link in the top left corner of the forum page.) I've just removed a third party link that was not working, and I think this will make a difference 2. The forum has daily server backups at around 6-7pm AEST and during this time, the forum will be very unresponsive...even for me. But it's something that happens. Otherwise, the forum should be loading smoothly and quickly. Thank you for raising this topic. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

2 July 2009, 01:24 AM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,263	No worries, I'm not really worried about the forums rankings on these third party websites, as I believe many of the rankings are affected by false counters. I'm more concerned that the forum functions properly. Its a real pain having a page not load quickly and properly. I'll try and keep it loading properly. I had noticed the problem, but was hoping that the third party linking site would rectify the problem. As it hadn't done so in about a week now, it was time for me to take it into my own hands. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 June 2009, 09:21 PM	#2
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Me too, sometimes so long to load a page the browser says the page is no longer there, click refresh a couple of times and it all comes good. almost each time I log in I have to do that IMO it is becoming worse, maybe just the additional bandwidth on the server as all these new members join?

1 July 2009, 01:25 AM	#4
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	I've had the same problem

1 July 2009, 03:34 AM	#6
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I sometimes get a 'timed out' error. The I hit refresh and the page loads. Happens infrequently.

1 July 2009, 04:16 AM	#7
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608

1 July 2009, 11:09 PM	#9
McGary911 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: John Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: All of 'em. Posts: 132	Definitely not my connection, as It's happened on several networks, including at work, where we're tapped into AT&T's Frame Relay (Data center onsite). Doesn't get much quicker. The page itself loads pretty quickly, it's just the connecting watches that's been slow lately. Guess that's one of the counters you mentioned. It can take up to 12 or so seconds to complete that piece of the page load. I've noticed that some days it's not bad at all, but some days is the weakest link. If you're removing the links when it gets super slow, that shows me you're aware and on top of it. Bet it hurts the forum's ranking if it's off the page too long though, so there's gotta be some balance. Thanks for the response.

10 July 2009, 03:47 AM	#11
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	And I thought it was only me! Allan

20 July 2009, 04:56 AM	#12
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,117	If the page takes long to load please look at the very bottom of the page in blue it will say: Rolex Forums generated this page in 0.11628509 seconds (71.29% PHP - 28.71% MySQL) with 10 queries Please copy and paste that here when there is a delay in page loading, this will determine if it is this sites server or an outside source.

20 July 2009, 04:30 PM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,263	The problem wasn't related to the server, but to the links pertaining to third parties, that were slowing down the load times. I remedied that and it should be all good __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

21 July 2009, 07:46 AM	#15
McGary911 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: John Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: All of 'em. Posts: 132	Doesn't seem to be a problem anymore. Thanks for the work.

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