I am behind an OC3 here, and while I do not see 8 second load times, I do frequently see ~4-5 seconds. I can only assume it is server load. Because I have seen good days where it may take a second or two to load a page, and then I've seen days where the top end is about 6 seconds. I also know it is not my local network. Being an Admin here I enjoy a 100Mb full duplex connection to our network. I will reiterate what others have been saying though, DONATE. I get alot out of perlmonks, and if you do too then please give a little bit.

Very funny Scotty... Now PLEASE beam down my PANTS!