If you're having trouble getting to the leader boards on DXD you can always view the site leader board
here.
It's not as good as the one on DXD but it's enough.
For Ben's post.
Please note that updates for that can take anywhere from one hour to twenty four hours.
The more people playing everyday means the more updates needed for the "pirate profiles" which can take a while. Your pirate's level should be updated by the end of tonight or tomorrow.