The only way to get that thread to load fast is to turn off allowing pics to load automatically before entering the thread, but if you do that, you wont be able to see the images at all. Because that thread is so slow, I'm sure I'm not the only one who never goes into it to view the pics.
I have an extremely fast connection (equal to about 3.5 times a T1 connection), 4 gigs of ram, and no complaints, UNTIL I try entering that thread. If you want to view the images, enter the thread when you have something else you can do while the pages load.
