filezilla network error: software caused connection abort when changing directories

Hi- Whenever I let Filezilla sit open for a while, it seems to disconnect, and when I try to go to another directory, it takes up to a minute. Very frustrating. This has been happening since I upgraded to 3.16.1.

it looks like this:
status window
The files are on rackspace, and it did not happen on earlier versions. Anything I can find on Rackspace forum for other people having this issue,  says that it is the server's fault. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Melody ScottAsked:
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Melody ScottAuthor Commented:
I forgot to mention that I use SFTP to connect to this server, but I have the same problem on all servers I connect to since upgrading filezilla.
Dave BaldwinFixer of ProblemsCommented:
I have that same 'problem' with all versions of Filezilla back to 3.8.  I believe it is supposed to work that way.  CoreFTP works the same way on many sites.

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Melody ScottAuthor Commented:
I just upgraded the speed of my ADSL package, maybe it will be faster now. It was taking 30 seconds or more to load, which seems like a lifetime when you're in a hurry.
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Melody ScottAuthor Commented:
Nope, just as slow. I'm going to leave this open in the hope that someone has a solution or work-around. Thanks.
Melody ScottAuthor Commented:
I'm not happy with the answer, but obviously it's correct. :)
Dave BaldwinFixer of ProblemsCommented:
Ever since you asked this question, I've noticed that Filezilla disconnects and reconnects frequently.  At least it has nothing to do with your connection, just something about how Filezilla operates.
Melody ScottAuthor Commented:
Thanks, Dave. I open up more than one window quite often, to different folders. Speeds things up.
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