I have no connection problems in OSX 10.3 or 10.4 or OS 9.
People who have connection problems are usually due to their equipment, isp or firewall settings or work network settings, etc.
Considering the many millions of people who use LW, yes there's going to be problems posted on this forum ... that's what it's here for lol

Go back 2 years & you will see exactly same thing.