Speed of navigation around the site

[Grumph]

I'm finding that when logged onto the site, the speed of navigation around it,eg back to a forum after looking at a thread, is very slow indeed.
When not logged on, the speed is very much faster. To the point that I'm only logging on to post..

Now, given I'm on dialup and have a crap/cheap computer, I may be the only one here complaining.
Any one else noticing this ? Is there a reason for it other than my setup ?

[unstuck]

Nope, still super dooper fast in gay old gore.:msn-wink:

[FJRider]

Now, given I'm on dialup and have a crap/cheap computer, I may be the only one here complaining.
Any one else noticing this ? Is there a reason for it other than my setup ?

At busy times of the day ... slow response can be expected. I think your slow computer is the cause of your issue.

It also depends on your providers data plan you have (or not) paid for.

[p.dath]

hahahaha. Dialup.

Works fine for me on UFB.

[caspernz]

Did you say dialup? Can you still get that was my first thought...

[Tazz]

Did you try turning it off, waiting for 12 seconds, then turning it back on? :bleh:

[Grumph]

At busy times of the day ... slow response can be expected. I think your slow computer is the cause of your issue.

It also depends on your providers data plan you have (or not) paid for.

That doesn't follow. It doesn't matter what time of day - or night - it is, logged on is way slower than just a visitor. Look through the site as a visitor, no probs. Log on and it's in slow motion.

this does not happen on other forums i belong to.

[FJRider]

... this does not happen on other forums i belong to.

I have a cheap computer ... a good one though.

NO speed issues on KB.

Invest in similar ... or suck it up ...


Or maybe ... go with the "OTHER" forums ...


but we'll miss ya ... :killingme

[DanielM8]

I'm finding that when logged onto the site, the speed of navigation around it,eg back to a forum after looking at a thread, is very slow indeed.
When not logged on, the speed is very much faster. To the point that I'm only logging on to post..

Now, given I'm on dialup and have a crap/cheap computer, I may be the only one here complaining.
Any one else noticing this ? Is there a reason for it other than my setup ?

Have you compared your dialup costs with the cost of a cheap broadband plan? You might find it doesn't even cost much more..


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[Grumph]

Have you compared your dialup costs with the cost of a cheap broadband plan? You might find it doesn't even cost much more..


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Yep, and in this rural area, broadband is bloody expensive....looks like I'll have to keep buying the lotto tickets.

Ironically, theres a fiber optic cable past the front gate. laid for the local school - who couldn't afford to connect to it for about 12 months after it was laid...Forget wireless as an option too , we're in a dead spot for cellphone reception.

[Berries]

Change your colour settings for when you are logged on. Some colours take longer to get through the copper wires.

[p.dath]

Yep, and in this rural area, broadband is bloody expensive....looks like I'll have to keep buying the lotto tickets.

Ironically, theres a fiber optic cable past the front gate. laid for the local school - who couldn't afford to connect to it for about 12 months after it was laid...Forget wireless as an option too , we're in a dead spot for cellphone reception.

Is the rural broadband service available in your area (which runs off the cell towers)? If you go the the Chorus map web site:
https://www.chorus.co.nz/maps
And plug in your address it will tell you what is available in your area, and what is planned (if anything).

[Grumph]

Is the rural broadband service available in your area (which runs off the cell towers)? If you go the the Chorus map web site:
https://www.chorus.co.nz/maps
And plug in your address it will tell you what is available in your area, and what is planned (if anything).

The Chorus site seems to be unavailable but local info is, SFA available, nothing planned as far as is known.

Still no explanation as to why the speed difference though. It surely can't just be because of dialup as it's acceptably fast when not logged on.....

[husaberg]

I'm finding that when logged onto the site, the speed of navigation around it,eg back to a forum after looking at a thread, is very slow indeed.
When not logged on, the speed is very much faster. To the point that I'm only logging on to post..

Now, given I'm on dialup and have a crap/cheap computer, I may be the only one here complaining.
Any one else noticing this ? Is there a reason for it other than my setup ?

The Chorus site seems to be unavailable but local info is, SFA available, nothing planned as far as is known.

Still no explanation as to why the speed difference though. It surely can't just be because of dialup as it's acceptably fast when not logged on.....
When you are logged on the Videos and the pics load, this is why it is faster for you not to be logged on:msn-wink:

[husaberg]

Grumph if I was you never visit this thread.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/67818-What-are-you-listening-to-at-the-moment/page278
or this one
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153656-Chris-Bucket-photo-thread-Bandwidth-warning

If you are stuck with ultra slow it may pay to use the thread tools view printable option top right on the thread tittle pane level.
it might be possible to change you site setting so it doesn't load the pictures avatars embedded media etc.

(Later he looks)

Settings then General settings then untick these if you need talking through it give me a call I have pméd you my number
Thread Display Options




Visible Post Elements:

Show Signatures


Show Avatars


Show Images (including attached images and images in [IMG] code)


You have the option to show or hide various elements of messages, which may be of use to users on slow internet connections, or who want to remove extraneous clutter from posts.

[Grumph]

thanks husa - that's definitely made an improvement. Still a difference but not as marked now.

[FJRider]

thanks husa - that's definitely made an improvement. Still a difference but not as marked now.

I had similar issues with my (old) cheap low powered computer. A cheap high powered computer fixed the issue.

[Grumph]

While in Settings - for the first time, sadly, i found all the comments attatched to the green rep. Never knew they existed, sorry. Thanks for the nice things said.

Right, back to the default grumpy setting...

[husaberg]

While in Settings - for the first time, sadly, i found all the comments attatched to the green rep. Never knew they existed, sorry. Thanks for the nice things said.

Right, back to the default grumpy setting...

you also need to according to mental T

Get AdBlock Plus and block any parts of the site that aren't actually needed, eg footers etc. Otherwise, try the Mobile style.
like I said give me a call I will talk you through some other stuff that might help as well:bleh:

[unstuck]

Adblock is the shizz.:Punk::Punk:

[p.dath]

Running the site through the chrome developer tools, when loading the General Bike Ravings Forum, it takes 44 requests when not logged in, and 48 when logged in. So an extra 4 requests.

However the reported page load time for me is pretty much identical, 2.3s.

[mashman]

The following will cause image and video controls to be disabled by default on every website you visit... but it will allow you to view Images/Video's on demand.

Disable autoload images. (Ask the internet "How-to disable loading of images in [insert browser of choice]").
Set Plugins to ask before loading other bits n pieces. (Ask the internet "How-to disable plugins in [insert browser of choice]").

That should speed things up considerably... you'll even be able to go into the threads that Husahunny said you shouldn't.