I've said this several times in several threads! It ABSOLUTELY is affected by site downtime and server loads because it's not just a transfer from one wallet to another - it involves a third step because SR has a built-in coin tumbler to increase the anonymity of the btc going in and out of the site. SR also uses cold and hot storage, so when DPR has to move some coins from cold storage, it takes time. I didn't say the delays were out of SR's control - I NEVER said that. What I said is that the delays on SR are incredibly common, that no coins are lost, and that DPR is aware of the delays. Of course it is an SR issue, I have never stated otherwise. My flippant answer? Are you serious? I've posted a LOT on the matter at hand - none of which has been dismissive. I have stated over and over again things that should reassure people about the status of their deposits until the delays are fixed. I didn't give a flippant answer to this situation - I have gone out of my way to respond in every thread I've seen about the issue. I'm sorry if the delay causes you to miss ordering an item. For months now we've been advising people to initiate their deposits early in case these delays happen. We tell people to deposit early, and to deposit extra. That way, these problems can sometimes be at least somewhat avoided. Your statement accusing me of "turning a blind eye to these concerns" is ridiculous and blatantly untrue. I've spent all afternoon trying to reassure people about what is going on. Beyond posting though, there's nothing more I can do. We've done all that we can to pass the information along to the admin and DPR - the only thing we CAN do is let people know that there are currently delays, that their coins are not lost, and that DPR is aware of the current delays. I haven't blown anyone off - there's simply nothing more I can do from my end other than to inform DPR of what's going on and then try to calm the fears of those who don't know why their deposits haven't shown up and are scared that their coins are lost. None of what I've said is copied and pasted - so your continued condescension is unnecessary. I DO have actual info - which is that DPR is aware of the delays, and that this has happened MULTIPLE times in the recent past. I am not a "hobbyist" - I have been a moderator here for months, and have been around for over a year. Maybe that's not qualification enough in your opinion, but it is exactly the reason I am able to say "this has happened before, delays are not abnormal, and everyone will receive their coins." Because I've seen it happen over and over again.