for around 2 weeks now lfs servers have been experiencing issues? have noticed most times i have been on everyone is timing out almost like someone is ddos the master server

if You say so, still not talking about the picture which is affecting ALL S3 users NOW, but if you feel comfy stuck in the past, stick with it. With almost 25 years spent in the IT support field all, I can tell to you: there is a SOLUTION for this kind of TECHNICAL ISSUES, which aren't related to a debate about circumstances.