Better pay your dues

[Nosmo]

This is exactly what happened "over there"................ 

[VirginiaJim]

And what exactly is that?

[m in sc]

people have diarrhea of the political views and its spills into the forums, that's what. Same players.... and a big reason I left that forum. 

[Strawboss]

I pay my dues. The site works fine for me. Being 60 y/o, for the past 50 years that I've been aware, it was always preached to me by many who felt the need to express their views upon me that I did not agree with and who beat their chests that I was entitled to their views but I was not able to even express disagreement much less provide a counter opinion without being shouted down, hooted out of the room, deleted, or now, cancelled, that if I did not like something I saw, heard, watched or read was to simply turn the channel, turn the page, turn it off or walk away. Seems to me the very act of demanding that I tolerate their opinions while they will not allow mine is intolerance on their part.

[Stasch]

Strawboss,  I worked in small government and would often say to co-workers who couldn't believe some of the ridiculousness that happens even at the local level:

"The problem is you're thinking logically, and you're going to end up hurting yourself".

[Strawboss]

Spending the last 31 years at a firehouse and surviving the taunts, jokes, talk and politics of the 40 other guys, most that would win prizes on some of the video shows, get others fired, and probably get at least an investigation started, and seeing so many things that most folks would cringe, puke, heave, blink, or faint has taught me that nothing really bothers me. This sometimes gets me in hot water as sometimes I forget I'm not at the fire station. What goes on at the house, has got to stay at the house.

So, back on topic. Dues.  I'll pay, it doesn't bother me. And, I will respect those who don't, that doesn't bother me either. 

[greenie]

I pay too - and will continue to do so. It remains a very good forum - maybe even a better forum than it was before.

[Cuda]

COG website has been slow  for a while now.. about a month or more.  It used to be very fast... now.. its SLOOOWWWW...  and I have very fast internet  ISP's

Thank You... the first page pops right up but then.... wait just wait ...

serious I was going to pay my dues but since It is so slow I'm not, I want to do the track day in Feb did not mean to start chit.

[Cuda]

I paid my $37.00 and it is still the slowest site on the net?

[maxtog]

I paid my $37.00 and it is still the slowest site on the net?

Not sure what you mean.
I went to https://forum.concours.org and everything loads almost instantly.  Tried several pages and jumps and such.  All instant.  I can't test it as logged in, though.

[Strawboss]

I'm thinking slow computer or internet service.

[VirginiaJim]

Trying doing a speed test.  Google speed test and it will check your base internet speed.  If that correlates to what  you are paying for then it's not your internet access speed.  Clear the cache in your browser or download another browser and see if the slowness follows them.  Choices could be Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Internet Explorer.  If you have a smart phone try connecting with that.  Make sure that  your anti-virus and malware sw is up to date.  I like Malwarebytes personally.

[Cuda]

But the thing is have have no problem anywhere else?

I guess I'll contact the almighty powers of COG


Speed test...
Internet speed test
015102050100+
11.2
Megabits per second
Testing upload...
90.9

Mbps download

11.2

Mbps upload

Latency: 10 ms
Server: Miami
Your Internet connection is very fast.

Your Internet connection should be able to handle multiple devices streaming HD videos, video conferencing, and gaming at the same time.

[VirginiaJim]

That's weird that it's the only site that does that.  That happened to me here but eventually cleared itself up.  Have you tried a different browser?

[Cuda]

After Max said no problem for him I went back and everything pops up fast but FORUM ...

The reason I did not pay my dues is because someone in control overthere was removing some of my posts like It never happen...

Too many Chiefs

[maxtog]

But the thing is have have no problem anywhere else?

Have you tried a different device yet as suggested? Your internet speed should be more than fast enough for normal web browsing.  Something else is wrong.  As suggested, try a different browser (like Firefox, if not using that already) and also a different device (tablet, laptop, phone) on same network.

[greenie]

I have the older( before the site was revamped)  site bookmarked and it works but it acts differently - appears to be the same site but it does not remember me when I return. I also have a newer bookmark that does not require a log in each time after the first log in. Maybe if you try this link, log in and see if acts differently?   https://forum.concours.org/index.php
The forum has been rock solid with no speed or connectivity issues for me.