Yes, there are a limited number of thin processes running on the server and they block (making them non-blocking is work for another day). The code's on github,

Yes, there are a limited number of thin processes running on the server and they block (making them non-blocking is work for another day). The code's on github, if you need a longer delay feel free to fork: http://github.com/rconradharris/reallyslowsite.com http://github.com/rconradharris/reallyslowsite.com