Thanks, Treatid, for your thoughtful response. I have since done the most recent upgrade (2.5.5 Pro) and the stats have improved (although now, thanks to your explanation, I don't view that as a perfect indicator of how many files are available).

Well, I hope this "network degradation" improves with time. I really miss the "good old days" when I could find whatever I was looking for and download it in a snap!