SQL Queries vs. Regular Question

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SELECT 
rb_projects.user_id,
rb_projects.started,
FROM rb_projects
WHERE rb_projects.started = 1

This times out I assume because the table is large but if I do the same question in the regular question editor its done in seconds. Why is that?

Is it because it is limited to 2000 rows?

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Probably.
Create using the regular question editor, then convert to SQL. See what differences there are.
If it’s just the row limit, then try increasing to a more suitable value.