There seem to be two problems here, the cause of which may be the same or may be different.
One problem seems to affect different people on an individual basis, and even then only occasionally - that is the time out problem. It is a mystery why this should happen, and may be to do with ISP's. However, there is a possibilty that the ISPs have a problem with the forum from time to time because of perhaps some error deep within it. Rest assured I am aware that it IS an issue from time to time, and continue to investigate. It is worth pointing out though, that those who have reported the time out issue when trying to access the forum via a router, are always able to access the forum on a smartphone using a 3g or 4g signal. This serves as proof enough that the forum is always up and running. and that the time out is not because the forum has gone down.
The error messages problem is caused by PHP issues. When the forum was moved to a different server back in September, there were a vast number of problems associated with the move, even to the point that the forum went offf line for two or three days. Over time, the PHP settings have gradually been tweaked in an effort to prevent these irritating errors from happening. I am fully able to correct any errors if they occur, once I am aware of the problem, but that is only firefighting. The PHP settings need the help of experts to assist, as that sort of thing is way beyond my own expetise. In the meantime, please bear with me as I continue to sort all these things out, but if you are aware of an error message that prevents you from doing what you were attempting, do let me know, and the moment I'm in front of my computer it can be corrected in seconds.
We'll get there in the end. Thanks for your forbearance.
