Great write-up as always!

That last gif makes me dizzy.

What's your resolution? I don't see the same issue. Could also be an overlay...maybe a screenshot with the research screen open will help.

I've been using a mix of both in my bases because bots are poor at moving volume long distances. Sure, add more roboports and bots, but belts get it ton faster and for much less resources. I've also been using belts for self-contained mini factories (like sulfuric acid production) where I don't need ...

4. Since it's not released today then it must be released tomorrow (Wednesday) because Friday is weekend and Thursday is almost Friday so it is almost weekend... At least that's how we do it in telecom releases :).

Sounds very much like the Unexpected hanging paradox :D
But it's true. That's how ...

my first questions is WHATS

server_game_heartbeat_in_seconds=15
and
max_threads=4

please try explain^^

Heartbeat is the server sending "pings" to clients. If the ping times out, the server drops the player. Shouldn't need to change it.

Max threads is the number of threads the server will use ...

Similar issue here: viewtopic.php?f=49&t=51352

Update or reinstall your display drivers.