Server Load
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The GMC usually tends to have a problem with an elevated server load. It isn't known if it is a hardware, or a software problem, so it is currently incurable. The problem is being investigated as of Jan/2006.
[edit] What you can do
Don't refresh more than once per minute. Refreshing tends to refresh the cache also, so it puts more work on the server, albeit negligible. It is called a database for a reason, and your topic will still be there when you get home tomorrow. If you need dire help, you might want to try the IRC channels. It also helps to subscribe to topics, so that you don't have to wait to find out if there is a response, as the GMC will tell you.
[edit] What won't help
- Complaining
- Making alternate GMC forums
- Typing less
- Waiting less than 10 minutes on a server busy message.
