Themes/Launcher questions.

So I have a few questions that I would love if someone could answer(even if you don't answer all of them!)

1. What is the status with the server that hosts all of the themes and stuff, is that working, can I download from it? Because one week ago I tried downloading some of the themes and nothing would happen.

2. Last week, when I tried installing "Launcher 2 Home" (to switch out from Blur), my phone bricked, and I was at an infinite boot animation, where my phone would not load up. Luckily I got out of that mess though with the help of the lovely Ovelayer.
Why did this happen- because of the server, or because something is corrupt?

All help is appreciated!

As always ---

Thanks in advance,
Chris