[Lelisevis]

Originally Posted by LeanWolf

i've noticed lately that when loading certain threads the first post on the page is loaded but then the page freezes for some time before finally loading the rest of the page. something to do with these new ads under the first post of every page? I use Opera.

Im sure it is however I have every faith that the people at the top are well aware of it and have matters in hand. For now just consider ds-server and sapphire-tech your chillout time LOL.

Knowing how much Allan and his staff care about this site i'm sure these teething problems are bugging them just as much as us, im sure the last thing they'd ever want is to detract from the user experience so for now lets just give the top level the time and space to put things right.

Advertisement is what keeps this site, community and users together and I for one am grateful for that.

[LeanWolf]

it is pretty annoying, it freezes for over a minute on every page now

[Judas]

It would probably help if everyone listed there browser, any toolbars or add-ons they may have with it, and at which point it freezes for them.

[cozumel]

work = Ubuntu 6.06 / FF1.5.0.9 no add-ons - massive delays

home= Ubuntu 6.10 / FF2.0.0.1 with Noia theme, getmail, FEBE, adblock, dictionary - massive delays without adblock enabled

home= xp pro / FF2.0.0.1 with Noia theme, getmail, FEBE, adblock, dictionary - massive delays without adblock enabled

Home= xp pro / ie6 - massive delays

Home= xp pro / ie7 with Webroot SpySweeper, adaware, firewall hardware, Comodo firewall, search & destroy, ESET NOD32. No freezing if xbox blocked but all other ads permitted.
I am using this config when at home right now but would prefer to use FF without any blocks enabled.

[Maddogg6]

Originally Posted by Judas

It would probably help if everyone listed there browser, any toolbars or add-ons they may have with it, and at which point it freezes for them.

I use FF (up to date) - with only a couple add-ons - the only one that *may* be involved with flash is 'media player connectivity' (google notebook/stumble upon/IE view/NO tool bar addon for me - these I do have, I wouldn't think would have any affect ??- but ther ya go).
btw.. But I can still goto sites with good amounts of flash (flashkit), no problem.

The rest of my config is in my sig/under my avatar.

[Zardon]

Guys it isn't your browsers, the site is running slow and has been for a while, normally I would argue that we need you to keep ads unblocked but in this case I fully understand why you are blocking them.

I sincerely apologise for the way this is ruining your Driver Heaven experience, unfortunately right now the matter is out of my hands.

If you would like to comment on these ads or any ads which you feel are interferring or ruining your viewing of Driver Heaven, please drop James an email at james@driverheaven.net - but please keep it polite. thanks.

I will close this thread.