We are very aware that the Forums are running slower these days.

I could get all geeky about it like my Dad, Admin Guy, but I'll try to explain why in plain English: Behind the magic of Tripawd Forums is an extremely complex database that has a lot of options you have come to expect. Balancing these expectations with speed is a constant battle, and as the community grows, so does the demand on the database. 

Right now, things are slow but they won't be forever. My Dad is working feverishly, at least 6 hours a day, on trying to boost performance. It will happen, but being a one man technical support show, he can only do his best.

We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding. If you'd care to add any feedback here about what you are experiencing, go ahead (make his day!), but be nice!

coopsdad said:

…reflect on important things in life , that an all to busy life forces us to miss.

Well said. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

monkeybunny said:

… my blog posts aren't showing up on her blog!

OK Monkeybrains, we can only assume you mean your comments are awaiting moderation. Did you not see the existing topic about this issue lovely Comet started?

We just approved your comments so future ones should post automatically, that is unless Natty Mattie has blacklisted you. And don't ask why your avatar isn't showing, just read the notice at the top of every page of ever Tripawds Blog.

Just a head's up, in the "Performance Tuning" topic, Admin guy says:

Any feedback regarding site performance over the past 48 hours is greatly appreciated.

Now is also the time to let us know if you use the New/Recently
updated Topics drop down menus at the bottom of all forum pages. This
is yet another database call, and is redundant to the List we dispay
the top of the main forum page. We received resistance, however, the
last time we removed it.

As a moderator, you have the option in your User Profile (Not Forum Profile) to turn the list on or off, and show the Admin Bar instead, or not.