But I just changed a router so I didn't report it yet. I don't think it's scripts but there is some work on the site underway so that's all I know.
Bob
Using FF 20.0.1
Noscript
It's nothing dramatic and what it waits on seems to vary.
I thought it was just me but I see this thread has gone active.
http://forums.cnet.com/7723-6122_102-548891/why-is-the-cnet-website-so-slow/?tag=contentBody;threadListing

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