Same here and i've added that node and it remained at 0 connections. However after downloading your blockchain I got connections.
Oh yes, we did have a problem with one of the early blocks on release day, glad to see that you read back through the threads for a fix.
If this issue persists I would suggest putting the blockchain on the OP and website Download page to inform people. I doubt many new users would spend much time trying to figure out why it cant connect, would just be seen as broken and they would move on to something else.
It did not work for me until I downloaded your blockchain either.