Time limit for solvers

[ukimiku]

Dear Project Euler team,

I am new to the Project Euler main problem web site. Since I have been programming for more then 25 years now, I have accumulated a bit of a personal program library with number theory functions etc. So I managed to solve 24 problems within a couple of hours. That is when I hit the time limit for solvers. I can't understand why I am now being "punished" for solving problems precisely and efficiently (quickly). I have never cheated in any way, all programs are self-developed.

This time limit definitely is a sure way to frustrate quick problem solvers.

Regards,