** Delay processing initial post in a new thread **

[Kevin H]

I have noticed a significant delay when the forum is processing the initial post in a new thread.

It can be a 20-30 second delay before the process completes, which I know is a long time in web site terms and it shouldn't be happening.

This ONLY happens when a new thread is being created - posts into existing threads are processed almost instantaneously.

I need to look into this (or more likely pay someone more knowledgeable to look into it for me).

In the meantime, please be patient when posting a new thread