John,

Thanks for letting us know it's a system-wise problem, in one single post. Speaking for myself, I don't mind this "growing pains" once in a while if I know it's coming and what to expect. I would have known not to "complain" during those scheduled updates (I might have mourned though. ).

However, this unresponsive "time- out" starting yesterday just came out of the blue. I would say most the FT frequents are not happy. I don't know how it works between IB and FT tech support but I recall seeing sticky annoucements, warning us FT junkies the system would be off-line at certain time or something. I am sure there are a lot of IT efforts in the background that not only goes beyond my conprehension but us general FTers don't have to know about as well.

It seems this problem will be on and off throughout the day, and last for more than one day, almost like forever in FT junkie calendar. I am suggesting again, please make an official announcement and let us know what to expect in the next day or two or more (with details such as between Thursday 10-12 am and 2-3 pm would be slowest or something), saving us from more panic attacks and duplicate posts that might burden the system further. I guess it will only take minutes to make this announcement happen.

I am sure FTers are patient enough to give you guys some grace periods during those transitional upgrades. Thanks!

ps. FWIW, the site is back to the normal speed at this point.