We have 2 servers, it can take a few minutes for them to synchronize, hence sometimes experiencing a delay in seeing a newly uploaded avatar.:)

Thanks, Chris! :)

Is there a rule about posting paparazzi photos? Or is it up to the mods to create a rule?

^ It's up to the mods to enforce any rules regarding paparazzi photos.

Great, thank you. :)

Is Fan Forum working fine for everyone? I have had a lot of problems with slowness in the last couple of days. It is inhibiting my performance in posting and replying to posts in the boards that I moderate and participate in.

It's working fine for me. No lag or slowness whatsoever.

How can I merge posts from someone who posted a triple post?

check the boxes to the right hand side of the screen next to the post number
right under the page numbers links at the bottom right, there's the moderation menu
select merge posts and go :)

Thanks Chris it worked :)

Is there a way to open a thread on one of my boards without any posters seeing it? I want to test the thread before I post it.

Yes. Open the thread, post it and on the bottom part below (Moderation Tools), click Unapprove Thread. Afterwards it will show "Moderated". Only you (and your co-mod and management) will be able to see the thread.

Great, thank you! :)

FF is going very slow right now

Yes, several people have had issues. Jerry has asked Goldenboy to reset the servers when he has a chance. :)