Our admins are very responsive about any issues encountered on the site. They are aware of some current problems members are experiencing and are taking measures to rectify the situation. Please read the following threads from our administrator:
Connection Glitches Rising
Important Notice
I am sure you have probably already done so, but please also ensure that you have attempted the troubleshooting tips described
here, particularly timeout settings. I would hazard that about 90% of all connection issues complained about on the forums have been resolved using these steps.