As already mentioned before the problem is most likely not SE-sided, because via certain VPN's the problem doesn't exist at all.
If those who use all their time constantly whining would use it to learn about carrier-technology and transit ISP's, they'd maybe understand that the current issues indicate a problem on tier 1 and tier 2 network..

Let me break it down for those who didn't understand it yet:
More than likely not SE's Fault.