Hi blah_2u,
I'm not sure which sticky thread you saw, but try the other fixes in this thread:
If LW 4 Will Not Connect
That info's mainly aimed at Windows users, so you'll see 'tools > options' referred to, to get to LW's options. Use Command (apple key) & comma, (
⌘-
,) for the Mac
If nothing there helps, please post back to this thread with your system details:
System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!
I'm not a Mac user but if you're still stuck, LOTR will probably be around later