I don't know if the image attachments have much to do with it. Maybe they do, I'm far from an expert. I've been a member a long itme, the Gauge's speed has varied a lot. It's slower lately than ever. If anything I assume its the ads. I have optimum online and I'm getting tired of how long it takes to just go from the main menu to the photography menu. Or any screen change. I know its the Gauge, not my connection. Other forums change instantly, here its at least 10 to 15 seconds. Funny, I used to have dial up and the delay wasn't much longer, unless I was opening photos. If it is the ads, I want to say I don't have a problem with wanting to get help with the expenses. This is free so I'm happy with that. But if something can be done to speed things up, that's great cause sometimes I just don't bother waiting.