Looks like this is too late for the OP but this link is a handy reference for trouble-shooting internet problems in the future (or present)
http://www.chess.com/blog/NimzoRoy/diagnosing-and-fixing-internet-problems
Dr Frank even if there is a problem with the site it may not be a problem for everyone it may only be a problem with one type of OS and/or browser. Besides, the fact that you aren't having problems may only indicate you weren't trying to do whatever someone else was having a problem with (one of their games, the Tactics Trainer, a blog, etc)
Is there a yellow outline around the square where you just moved your piece, then does it freeze? If so, this happened to me and is still occurring.