is it just me?
 

Is it jist me or is the trafic the the discussion forums unbearably slow?

Trust me. It can get much worse.

It can? Dear sweet Jesus. . .

Fraid so. It's kinda something you put up with because of the community.

But I want to mingle. . .

Have you found a good hangout thread? People talk more in those. I suggest Wallflower. They're huge, and thus talk a lot and welcome new people.