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majid_sabet
Mar 28, 2008, 12:49 AM
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Am I the only one having this problem today?
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petsfed
Mar 28, 2008, 1:12 AM
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My browser takes a performance hit wandering around any part of RC.com. Just started today. New coding fighting with firefox maybe?
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charley
Mar 28, 2008, 1:12 AM
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No you are not. It was so slow this am I quit. It is still very slow but doable. Just about like the old days.
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petsfed
Mar 28, 2008, 1:38 AM
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Loading the google ads seems to be the root cause of the problem. Hmmm. Damned google.
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CaptainPolution
Mar 28, 2008, 1:41 AM
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petsfed wrote: Loading the google ads seems to be the root cause of the problem. Hmmm. Damned google. its been this slow for me because of those ads forevvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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shockabuku
Mar 28, 2008, 2:49 AM
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Nope, me too. At home and at work (different computers). It seems to be the photos and the header that are hanging up.
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jt512
Mar 28, 2008, 4:13 AM
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petsfed wrote: Loading the google ads seems to be the root cause of the problem. There is a solution to that: the rc.com Supertweak. As of January, when I wrote up the instructions, the Supertweak blocked queries to all adservers used by rc.com, resulting in the fastest possible page loading times. Since then, rc.com has added yet another adserver, which the Supertweak doesn't block. On my own machine I run an updated Supertweak, which blocks queries to the new adserver as well. I haven't written up instructions for the updated version, since virtually no interest was shown for the first version. Nonetheless, the original version, instructions for which can be found here should block most adserver queries and speed up page loading substantially. Jay PS This only works on Windows.
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stymingersfink
Mar 28, 2008, 4:16 AM
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jt512 wrote: petsfed wrote: Loading the google ads seems to be the root cause of the problem. There is a solution to that: the rc.com Supertweak. As of January, when I wrote up the instructions, the Supertweak blocked queries to all adservers used by rc.com, resulting in the fastest possible page loading times. Since then, rc.com has added yet another adserver, which the Supertweak doesn't block. On my own machine I run an updated Supertweak, which blocks queries to the new adserver as well. I haven't written up instructions for the updated version, since virtually no interest was shown for the first version. Nonetheless, the original version, instructions for which can be found here should block most adserver queries and speed up page loading substantially. Jay PS This only works on Windows. Um, you mind making that new code generally available? Supertweak? use it, LOVE IT!
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moose_droppings
Mar 28, 2008, 5:05 AM
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In reply to: PS This only works on Windows. Does it work with any browser using windows? Firefox?
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jt512
Mar 28, 2008, 5:06 AM
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stymingersfink wrote: jt512 wrote: petsfed wrote: Loading the google ads seems to be the root cause of the problem. There is a solution to that: the rc.com Supertweak. As of January, when I wrote up the instructions, the Supertweak blocked queries to all adservers used by rc.com, resulting in the fastest possible page loading times. Since then, rc.com has added yet another adserver, which the Supertweak doesn't block. On my own machine I run an updated Supertweak, which blocks queries to the new adserver as well. I haven't written up instructions for the updated version, since virtually no interest was shown for the first version. Nonetheless, the original version, instructions for which can be found here should block most adserver queries and speed up page loading substantially. Jay PS This only works on Windows. Um, you mind making that new code generally available? Supertweak? use it, LOVE IT! Just to clarify, this is the Supertweak I'm talking about, which involves using the Proxomitron proxy, not the plain vanilla rc.com Tweak. Are you actually using Proxomitron/Supertweak? If so, I'll write up instructions for the New Supertweak. Jay
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k.l.k
Mar 28, 2008, 5:16 AM
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majid_sabet wrote: Am I the only one having this problem today? No, this site is the most fucked up of all the sites. And although I appreciate the time JT512 puts into suppressing ads, I don't need some fuckin Supertweak. I used to live in Jtree and I had supertweakers crawling up the walls.
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curt
Mar 28, 2008, 5:20 AM
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k.l.k wrote: majid_sabet wrote: Am I the only one having this problem today? No, this site is the most fucked up of all the sites. And although I appreciate the time JT512 puts into suppressing ads, I don't need some fuckin Supertweak. I used to live in Jtree and I had supertweakers crawling up the walls. Not to mention attempting to gain entry through your garage... Curt
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k.l.k
Mar 28, 2008, 5:24 AM
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Yeah, I hadn't had any pops that night -- lucky for me and tweaker boy. I think this is obscure enough to post online.
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curt
Mar 28, 2008, 5:29 AM
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Not to worry--you've got tenure. Curt
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stymingersfink
Mar 28, 2008, 5:34 AM
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jt512 wrote: stymingersfink wrote: jt512 wrote: petsfed wrote: Loading the google ads seems to be the root cause of the problem. There is a solution to that: the rc.com Supertweak. As of January, when I wrote up the instructions, the Supertweak blocked queries to all adservers used by rc.com, resulting in the fastest possible page loading times. Since then, rc.com has added yet another adserver, which the Supertweak doesn't block. On my own machine I run an updated Supertweak, which blocks queries to the new adserver as well. I haven't written up instructions for the updated version, since virtually no interest was shown for the first version. Nonetheless, the original version, instructions for which can be found here should block most adserver queries and speed up page loading substantially. Jay PS This only works on Windows. Um, you mind making that new code generally available? Supertweak? use it, LOVE IT! Just to clarify, this is the Supertweak I'm talking about, which involves using the Proxomitron proxy, not the plain vanilla rc.com Tweak. Are you actually using Proxomitron/Supertweak? If so, I'll write up instructions for the New Supertweak. Jay my bad... only Tweak. but now that you mention it... supertweak kind of sounds like a winner. too bad it won't work globally in my firefox environment. only here on rc. damn.
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coastal_climber
Mar 28, 2008, 3:09 PM
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Try Safari for windows, its pretty fast. >Cam
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atg200
Mar 28, 2008, 3:12 PM
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If you are using firefox and not using ad block plus, you are not wise. i haven't seen an ad for years.
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dingus
Mar 28, 2008, 3:13 PM
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The feedback from management is overwhelming. RC.com performance SUCKS... AGAIN. New world order. DMT
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no_email_entered
Mar 28, 2008, 3:27 PM
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it was server errors yesterday morning but a bit more peppy today--- ---when it gets to the old rc.com speed i'm takin my shit back to elderhostel.org
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moose_droppings
Mar 28, 2008, 4:18 PM
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atg200 wrote: If you are using firefox and not using ad block plus, you are not wise. i haven't seen an ad for years. Thanks for the hint. Just configured ABP for this site. Under preferences, click "add filter", then type in "www.rockclimbing.com" and apply. Hope this helps someone else.
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Valarc
Mar 28, 2008, 4:54 PM
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One of the main problems seems to be a javascript that is slowing down browsers and generally causing havoc. If you've got adblock or adblock plus, add the following to your filters: http://www.rockclimbing.com/js/shadedborder.js
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shu
Mar 28, 2008, 5:27 PM
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If Rockclimbing is too slow you should read Hans Florine's Speed Climbing book. He has a lot of helpful tips for moving fast. One common problem is that people will place gear every 6-8 feet no matter what. Perhaps you should try running it out on sections where you know you won't fall. Simul-Climbing is another good way to get moving quick. Just be sure you know what you're doing. Hopefully this helps
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shockabuku
Mar 28, 2008, 5:30 PM
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shu wrote: If Rockclimbing is too slow you should read Hans Florine's Speed Climbing book. He has a lot of helpful tips for moving fast. One common problem is that people will place gear every 6-8 feet no matter what. Perhaps you should try running it out on sections where you know you won't fall. Simul-Climbing is another good way to get moving quick. Just be sure you know what you're doing. Hopefully this helps Quoted for prospiterity.
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j_ung
Mar 28, 2008, 5:35 PM
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Interesting. I'm not having any trouble at all. In fact, RC.com continues to be one of the fastest sites I visit. Fasterfox typically shows between 3 and 5 seconds per page. I'm using Tweaks.
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majid_sabet
Mar 28, 2008, 5:47 PM
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j_ung wrote: Interesting. I'm not having any trouble at all. In fact, RC.com continues to be one of the fastest sites I visit. Fasterfox typically shows between 3 and 5 seconds per page. I'm using Tweaks. Jay You are getting old and slow have you done any checkup lately ?
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moose_droppings
Mar 28, 2008, 6:04 PM
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Thanks, I went to that and it gives back the original feel and look of RC.com while getting rid of these new scripts that are taking so long to load.
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jt512
Mar 28, 2008, 6:06 PM
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majid_sabet wrote: j_ung wrote: Interesting. I'm not having any trouble at all. In fact, RC.com continues to be one of the fastest sites I visit. Fasterfox typically shows between 3 and 5 seconds per page. I'm using Tweaks. Jay You are getting old and slow Thank God he meant the other Jay. Jay
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ddt
Mar 28, 2008, 11:09 PM
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We're busy with some server upgrades. Working on the problem. DDT
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dr_feelgood
Mar 29, 2008, 1:41 AM
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If you are able, nuke: reach.rockclimbing.com/* quantcast.com/* edge.quantcast.com/* ad.doubleclick.net/* That gets rid of most of the ads and cuts down 10 seconds of loading time. It also lets DDT earn money without you being annoyed.
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mojomonkey
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Valarc wrote: One of the main problems seems to be a javascript that is slowing down browsers and generally causing havoc. If you've got adblock or adblock plus, add the following to your filters: http://www.rockclimbing.com/js/shadedborder.js Killing this was a huge boost for my speed. Firefox no longer freezes while pages load.
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boymeetsrock
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I was having serious delay problems as well. So I installed adblocker for firefox and added all of the links mentioned above, which helped a little. Then I installed Jay's Tweaks and now life is like a box of chocolates. Thanks Jay. And thanks to all for suggestions... I was about to leave Hope DDT is still getting his dime for my site views... -Boy
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rrrADAM
Mar 31, 2008, 12:04 PM
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It has to be the Ads, since I have the Ads turned "off" in my profile, I have NOT had this problem in any way, and I have noticed no difference at all in speed. Hope this helps to identify the issue.
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qwert
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Has it gotten better for you all? Maybe its not only the site/server/ads, but also a combination of the users OS and browser? At the moment im sitting at my XP box, with opera 9.5 beta, and it is rather fast. not lightspeed fast, but quite ok, and i dont have any ads blocked. However on opera on my mac its very slow. and normally opera is by far the fastest browser arround. It seems like the issue where the site crashed opera is solved, but it still is slow. Firefox and safari on the mac do work, but both browsers dont like it if you continually use them. In my experience those two get abbysimal slow, no matter what site, if you havent deleted the cache for more than three hours of surfing. The firefox3 is a bit better than firefox2, but safari3 is as shitty as safari2. Havent been here much on linux, but opera 9.5 seems to work quite ok, as does konqueror. So what could it be? qwert
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