I have 2 computers connected to the same network here at the house. One gave me a 504 Bad Gateway error, I am writing this post on my 2nd computer. Neither could access 'steem.supply' a few minutes ago claiming my steemit account did not exist. This is very peculiar.
Since I do exist, and the Steemit.com website is available from my 2nd computer, I can conclude this this must be a regional internet problem. 
The point is, such problems are common to the internet and have little (if anything) to do with the local network connections. These problems have nothing to do with the reliability of the Steem blockchain.
Networks of all kinds are susceptible to operational breakdowns from time to time. The internet is a complex network that has evolved over the past 50 years.
The real problem is that people in general are wound too tight. This was a problem with mechanical watches from the past. If you wound them excessively, they could pop a spring. Our desire for instant and reliable results is the emotional spring that can break... leaving us humans temporarily broken.
Almost always the answer is patience. Network issues are S.E.P.'s (someone else's problems).
Keep an eye out for serious life threatening issues in your life.
Here is today's beauty.
