Might be your firewall or internet connection. Mine started to suck a year or so back so I simply stopped trying to log on. XDD
A recent announcement on the forum sort of spells the end of WQ, in a sense. They've been cut of their grant money or some sorts, so they won't be able to get money for new episodes. Shame really.
Something else about taking out one of the chats, too. Can't remember which one, though.