[BC] AOL issues

[WFIFeng@aol.com]

What the hey?! That post was truncated 1/2 way through! <:o (Chopped just before item #5)

Here is what it REALLY said...

In a message dated 04/02/2007 8:44:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mrfixit at min.midco.net writes:

> What I cannot fathom is why ANYone uses AOL in the first place.
>  
>  What't the point (attraction)? why not just use your local ISP?

Several things, actually...

#1) I like the editor and interface. Easy-to-use and all that.

#2) I'm VERY used to it. Been using it for 12 years, now!

#3) I have a LOT of saved e-mails and addresses, etc in it. 
(Yes, 100% redundant backups, too. All recent.)

#4) Gotta admit... "@AOL.COM" is a pretty simple address, easy-to-remember.
Better than "@bellsnorthernamericomincorporated.net" or whatever. <:P

#5) It supports virtually *zero* HTML, and *zero* fancy crapola in e-mails, 
making it pretty much *impervious* to e-mail viruses & worms! (V 5.0)
Their Server-based filtering stops the stuff long before I ever see it, anyway!

#6) Built-in Instant Messaging. No need to launch a seperate app.

#7) Outstanding SPAM filtering and *aggressive prosecution* of spammers.

#8) It runs just fine on Winows 98SE. I don't need to give Bill G any more money!
(I know- LINUX. But that's another topic, entirely.)

If I think longer, I could probably come up with a few more, but that's good enough. :)

Willie...