i know this is posted already i think but are the servers down right now it says error cannot connect to server is it down?

It's not down. You need to configure your firewall to allow your pc to connect to the servers. Try hitting alt+enter to use windowed mode before you attempt to connect. That way, if there's a firewall pop-up in the background, you can reply to it.

didn't work...

Are you running the integrated Windows firewall or Windows Live OneCare?

Alternately, are you attempting to play from a college campus?

It let's me connect but then logs me back out every time I get in :{

Itchy, are you getting returned to the login screen shortly after selecting a World? If so, I suggest you open a ticket with our Support and see if they can resolve your problem.

Information for contacting support can be found here: Support Information

I was getting kicked to the log on screen, but my patience paid off and after going out to dinner It works fine :}
BTW, it wasn't just me. It was happening to both my gf and here daughter on their respective pc's.