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Sylvan Dreams
10-06-2017, 12:28 PM
Dear AIM user,

We see that you've used AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) in the past, so we wanted to let you know that AIM will be discontinued and will no longer work as of December 15, 2017.

Before December 15, you can continue to use the service. After December 15, you will no longer have access to AIM and your data will be deleted. If you use an @aim.com email address, your email account will not be affected and you will still be able to send and receive email as usual.

We've loved working on AIM for you. From setting the perfect away message to that familiar ring of an incoming chat, AIM will always have a special place in our hearts. As we move forward, all of us at AOL (now Oath) are excited to continue building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products for users around the world.

You can visit our FAQ to learn more. Thank you for being an AIM user.

Sincerely,
The AOL Instant Messenger team

Erous
10-06-2017, 01:00 PM
Please repost in the "Things that made you smile today" thread.

Parkbandit
10-06-2017, 03:10 PM
People still use AOL?

Gelston
10-06-2017, 03:11 PM
I used AOL up until this year when it stopped working for some reason.

I EVEN HAVE THE AOL THING ON MY ACCOUNT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Taernath
10-06-2017, 03:43 PM
I used it last circa 2001.

Wrathbringer
10-06-2017, 04:41 PM
So what do the kids use nowadays?

Parkbandit
10-06-2017, 05:04 PM
Discord

Candor
10-06-2017, 06:09 PM
People still use AOL?

Yes - millions still do.

And as of two years ago, incredibly 2.1 million users still used dialup access. Really.

Methais
10-06-2017, 07:06 PM
I'm pretty sure that GS players are what's been keeping AIM alive.

I had someone call in at work a couple years ago and it turned out they were still paying like $20 a month for their AOL email address. When I asked how/why they said because they didn't realize it was free now and I guess AOL kept cashing their checks.

Wrathbringer
10-06-2017, 07:07 PM
I'm pretty sure that GS players are what's been keeping AIM alive.

I had someone call in at work a couple years ago and it turned out they were still paying like $20 a month for their AOL email address. When I asked how/why they said because they didn't realize it was free now and I guess AOL kept cashing their checks.

wow

iJin
10-06-2017, 10:11 PM
Sadness