you will notice that all the people complaining are doing so around April 2008 - I presume that was when the site was changed - I've only become a regular this year, but I remember the flash being a pain initially. Site I find okay, rarely fast - (btw I have very highspeed connection & cant remember what IE looks like)
I have NEVER experienced any of said problems. if you are, it's because you are using the hellspawned microsoft internet explorer, the worst known browser ever built. 'kalbo:"use firefox, for crissakes!" I agree totally.
OK, I've had it with all you peole !$%*!$%* about something free! This new format loads just fine on my PC and going forward or backward is almost instantaneous (get a broadband connection and stop using Internet Explorer, go to FireFox, fer Chrissakes!)
I have no trouble saving ANY strips just by right-clicking and saving. Quit !$%*!$%* and enjoy this great site. It's free, waddya want, anyway?