IRod wrote:
Earlier today I wrote (and posted) the post below. Unfortunately that
attempt failed - probably because of the very subject of the post! So,
as it seemed to be bad all day, I am still interested to know the
answer. Apologies if by some magic my original post also makes it here
eventually.

original post

I seem to be getting loads and loads of problems with n.i.n. today -
keeps timing out and failing to connect, etc. I have even (drum roll...)
rebooted my machine today in an effort to avoid/correct problems!

Is this widespread? Or am I suffering on my own? (Or - can I wait while
they sort it out or do I have to go off and find out what is wrong here?
:-) )

I couldn't connect earlier so had a look on their website and there was
a notice about maintenance.
The notice has gone now so I guess they are done.