# I can't seem to post new threads...
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-seem-to-post-new-threads/281988
**Category:** About This Message Board
**Created:** [December 28, 2004, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-seem-to-post-new-threads/281988 "2004-12-28T20:15:17Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@meowpossum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meowpossum)
#### Post date: [December 28, 2004, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-seem-to-post-new-threads/281988/1 "2004-12-28T20:15:17Z")
… at least, I can’t seem to do so in MPSIMS, although I can respond to existing threads OK. When I try, I get a “browser timed out waiting for a response” error. Any ideas why? I use IE on an iPAQ.
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### Author:  [@meowpossum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meowpossum)
#### Post date: [December 28, 2004, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-seem-to-post-new-threads/281988/2 "2004-12-28T20:18:23Z")
OK…
I guess I _can_ post new threads in forums other than MPSIMS…
Why does that one particular forum hate me?
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### Author:  [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)
#### Post date: [December 28, 2004, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-seem-to-post-new-threads/281988/3 "2004-12-28T23:51:01Z")
We’ve had troubles with the servers here since this board became popular… you’re most likely trying to post a new thead at times when the servers are temporarily overloaded and can’t handle your request. It’s not uncommon for everything to be running smoothy only to freeze up the next minute, and then be fine again ten seconds after that. Just be patient. It’s part of the board’s charm. 😉