Sam,
The torrent on the VMWare site doesn't work because it's not possible for me to upload a new version of the appliance, so I disabled the old version.
I'm currently looking for a web domain where I can host the appliance and other stuff, but that may take some more time. If you drop me a private message with a place where I can upload the UDA to then I will.
The uploading.com site is indeed a bit picky about where you come from. I have the same problems with that site during work-hours and the evening. Maybe you could try a time when no-one else is likely to be downloading from that site (like in the middle of the night or very early in the morning..)
Sorry for the inconvenience...