I tried to send a personal message but told I need 10 posts to do so and I have only one.

SOOOOOO. I'll ask here

Dear Mr. White,
As a new member and having zero experience with Hostboard.com, i am curious
why the Altec users forum is sooooo slow.

The site has an incredible amount of information. I ask only because viewing
the website seems to be "more wait than read"..

Respectfully,
Johnmil