"George" <george@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:q6qdnbRjyKufV1PanZ2dnUVZ_hSdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> They still offer dial-up service with their goofy proprietary software,
>> but
>> now at PeoplePC/Netzero type pricing- $10/month.
>>
>>
>>
> Maybe, but I would be embarrassed to be "someone@aol.com".

That's your hangup. I've been someone@aol.com for 15 years. I know it
lacks geek snob appeal in tech circles. I have those friends too- you know-
the ones that used to e-mail you every six months with their new e-mail
address so you could update your contact info for them.

I try to balance the emotional baggage of having "aol" in my e-mail address
with the fact that people who haven't contacted me since the current
President's father was in office still can. ;-)