I have my "favorites" and other saved info on AOL just in case my computer takes a crap which it has in the past. I have Comcast triple play, phone, internet, TV. I don't like the "new" AOL and I'm reading where others have complaints. I hear nothing but complaints from Direct TV subscribers, now they're looking at Dish TV. and move all my AOL info over before it's lost. Now I have to seriously consider a new host, Yahoo, MSN, Gmail, etc. All back to "normal" including the back space key. A couple hours ago I reloaded Desktop 9.8.2. Yes it appears similar to the old, but now the mail window doesn't fit without resizing, the print is really large and a crazy thing, the back space key doesn't work on forums. Well today I switched, you do have 30 days free. Now I get notice that all AOL accounts MUST convert to Desktop Gold for $4.99 a month, no more free accounts.
I've tried Yahoo and MSN and don't like the layout, but again it's what your used to. I've gotten used to and like the AOL home page layout. I've been an AOL user since I got online. As a result, we’ve made a decision to get out of the email business, which will allow us to focus our energies in providing you with the best in Internet and TV experiences. Over the years we’ve realized that there are more capable email platforms out there. Why is Verizon leaving the email business? Click on “Keep email address” or “Use any other email provider” to complete the setup. In addition, you'll see a message from us when you log into your email from indicating “Email service notice”.
We will let you know when it's time to choose how to handle your email account going forward via email. We have decided to close down our email business. No big deal, I only use it for one thing but that happens to be important so I need to make a change. Just happened to look in my spam folder today and found a notice from Verizon that my e-mail address will be discontinued later this month.