In our all shared server max_user_connection for mysql has been set to 50. This is to prevent poorly coded php file injection and sql injection at certain time. This limit is a lot high comparing with shared resources. If you are receiving error says max_user_connection limit has been reached then you must be having some sql attack or injection. You should try enriching your security feature of your blog/forum/site.
allow_url_fopen limitation
allow_url_fopen() in php is disabled from all of our servers to protect abusive usage of php...