Forum and Firefox slowdowns

I was hoping to gather some feedback from you guys, even when it's a tad late for doing so...

Ever since I upgraded to Firefox 3.5 I have had slowdown problems with Firefox and the TechSpot forums. I know this is not limited to TechSpot because it also happens in other JavaScript-heavy sites. I have since reinstalled Firefox, tried a million different things, but there's definitely something wrong with the browser considering that other alternatives like Chrome and even IE work just fine.

This, by the way, only occurs when logged in (browsing as Guest works fine) and does not happen in the main site either.

Any other Firefox users out there suffering from similar issues? I hope Firefox 3.6 can fix whatever it is broken in 3.5.

Yep. I switched to Chrome shortly after updating to Firefox 3.5 -- I only use Firefox for specific tasks throughout the day (because of add-ons).

I can't really comment on the difference between browsing TechSpot as a Guest and my registered account, but there is certainly a significant difference in speed all around on many sites -- which is unfortunate, because Firefox has been my browser of choice for a while now, and the add-ons mean a lot to me.

I'll continue using Chrome as my primary browser until things get sorted with Firefox.

I was hoping to gather some feedback from you guys, even when it's a tad late for doing so...

Ever since I upgraded to Firefox 3.5 I have had slowdown problems with Firefox and the TechSpot forums. I know this is not limited to TechSpot because it also happens in other JavaScript-heavy sites. I have since reinstalled Firefox, tried a million different things, but there's definitely something wrong with the browser considering that other alternatives like Chrome and even IE work just fine.

This, by the way, only occurs when logged in (browsing as Guest works fine) and does not happen in the main site either.

Any other Firefox users out there suffering from similar issues? I hope Firefox 3.6 can fix whatever it is broken in 3.5.

Just for laughs why not try the "No Script" add-on for Firefox. Hard to say whether that would make matters better or worse.

There are multiple "special interests" scripts attempting to run here at Techspot, not the least of which is, "Google Analytics". But of course that's almost ubiquitous, "Here, There, and Everywhere", like the old Beatles song says. Although, I suppose the fastest way to have Google mind your business is to use their browser. At the very least I suppose we should be willing to make it easy for them, to put their collective nose where it doesn't belong. I for one certainly don't want to have Google brand me "uncooperative".

I'm probably missing out on a richer "browser experience" by not allowing the following scripts to run here at TS, but nonetheless, I'll try and muddle through.

1. Google Analytics

2. Com.com

3. Kontera.com

4. Googleapeis.com

5. Netshelter.net

Anyway, a pay per click service told me this, "Your browser does not support JavaScript. Update it for a better user experience. Powered by ExoClick.com Pay Per Click services."
Long story short, I gotta jet, I'm gonna take care of that right away.

I've actually only noticed a slowdown with FF 3.5 when a number of other windows and tabs are open. It doesn't seem to handle this as well as FF 2,. but I now also have "Windows Defender" running, and that seems like a major system lag.

This is with a P-4 519 & 915GAG board w/PC2700 DDR. Far from a powerhouse as I'm sure you're aware.