I assume it because saw LogFile source code :)
All methods in this log synchronized on this. Rather then check log level and then enter in syncrhronized code. This cause situation when i don't want to log FINE or FINEST events (java.util.Logger is underlaying log system) but all threads blocked.
PS. Maybe i'll try to create patch and see difference (if it will be)
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