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AOL Gold?

Sissyrose — Tue, 02 May 2017 05:24:17 GMT

Has anyone else received the email about AOL going to be AOL Gold in 30 days Also there will be a charge of 3.99.

Today, marks the release of our newest AOL Desktop software—AOL Desktop Gold. With enhanced security features and automatic updates, this version is better, more secure, and has the same look and functionality you know and love. Unlike past versions, it will require a small monthly fee.

It also says.

all older versions of AOL Desktop software will be discontinued in 30 days. Access to your current version will be discontinued at that time.

Re: AOL Gold?

glb613 — Tue, 02 May 2017 10:17:47 GMT

@Sissyrose wrote:
Has anyone else received the email about AOL going to be AOL Gold in 30 days Also there will be a charge of 3.99.

Today, marks the release of our newest AOL Desktop software—AOL Desktop Gold. With enhanced security features and automatic updates, this version is better, more secure, and has the same look and functionality you know and love. Unlike past versions, it will require a small monthly fee.

It also says.
all older versions of AOL Desktop software will be discontinued in 30 days. Access to your current version will be discontinued at that time.

I had no idea AOL was still in business. Personally, I wouldn't pay for it.

Re: AOL Gold?

Nuttmeg — Tue, 02 May 2017 10:54:00 GMT

I would not pay.

Re: AOL Gold?

PinkyPetunia — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:26:54 GMT

I still have an ancient AOL email address I rarely use. It is free and i got nothing about AOL Gold.

To me this sounds like a charge for AOL software to use their browser or for dial-up. Does anyone even use dial-up anymore?

Re: AOL Gold?

LonestarBabs — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:38:26 GMT

Don't fall for it. You can keep your AOL email addresses and log on for free via their website.

Re: AOL Gold?

Sissyrose — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:47:12 GMT

I do not have dial up but I still use their browser. My son does not want us to pay but I wanted everything to stay the same. I am use to it. I would have to learn how to use another browser. Not thrilled about that.

Re: AOL Gold?

glb613 — Tue, 02 May 2017 21:12:07 GMT

@Sissyrose wrote:
I do not have dial up but I still use their browser. My son does not want us to pay but I wanted everything to stay the same. I am use to it. I would have to learn how to use another browser. Not thrilled about that.

Learning new things is good for you. Only you can decide if paying for something you can get free is worth it.

Re: AOL Gold?

PinkyPetunia — Tue, 02 May 2017 19:23:35 GMT

A new browser will become familiar in no time. You can still access AOL mail. You mentioned a son, can he show you how to use a new browser? Firefox or Chrome are good.

Re: AOL Gold?

jaxs mom — Tue, 02 May 2017 21:10:56 GMT

I've never used AOL in all my years on the internet. It's amazing they're still around.

Re: AOL Gold?

Sissyrose — Wed, 03 May 2017 00:30:33 GMT

@PinkyPetunia Yes he has already been showing me things and I do not care for it. I would be willing to pay the $3.99 but I have a feeling the price will change after they get everyone signed up. Then I would cancel my service. Right now less then a dollar a week doesn't sound too bad. Also I may have to try the updated version and see if I even like that. It is free for 30 days.

Thank you to everyone who has replied!

Re: AOL Gold?

lizzys — Wed, 03 May 2017 02:45:34 GMT

I received a email stating I had to upgrade within the 30 days and pay $ 3.99 a month a little over a month ago. A coupe days later they sent me a email stating that I was sent the original email in error and everything would remain the same for me and it has.

Re: AOL Gold?

Sissyrose — Wed, 03 May 2017 06:43:23 GMT

@lizzys My son just sent me an email with a gal who had the same thing happen as you have said here. I sent her answer to AOL and asked them if it was the same situtation for me too. We shall see.

Thank you for posting!!

Re: AOL Gold?

sunshine45 — Sun, 07 May 2017 14:52:29 GMT

all you have to do is set AOL as your homepage OR just type in aol.com.

i use it as my homepage with IE. i also use firefox and microsoft edge as browsers.

i can get my mail and read my news from aol whenever i like.

have been using aol ever since 1999 and quickly switched to their free services when i stopped using dial up. i did not get that email.

Re: AOL Gold?

chickenbutt — Sun, 07 May 2017 18:27:04 GMT

Wait, what? AOL has their own browser? I've never heard of this.

I have one friend who uses AOL, at least for her email ISP, and she constantly has problems.

Re: AOL Gold?

Kachina624 — Mon, 08 May 2017 21:34:40 GMT

I had AOL service, can still sign in and send messages but can't receive replies. I spent two evenings on the phone with their techs in India. After struggling for over an hour the first one concluded he couldn't figure it out, so he hung up on me. They always do that. The second one was smarter and spent a long time with me, thought he'd fixed it but then I discovered I couldn't receive mail. I gave up.

I'd rather have a root canal than talk to AOL in India.

Re: AOL Gold?

Sissyrose — Tue, 09 May 2017 00:57:37 GMT

@sunshine45 This is what my Son says I will have to do if they dicontinue the old AOL desktop software. Do you use AOL favorites? I may not have those.

@chickenbutt That is part of the New Gold. they will have their own browser I guess. Thats what they are saying.

Re: AOL Gold?

sunshine45 — Tue, 09 May 2017 01:11:53 GMT

@Sissyrose wrote:
@sunshine45 This is what my Son says I will have to do if they dicontinue the old AOL desktop software. Do you use AOL favorites? I may not have those.

@chickenbutt That is part of the New Gold. they will have their own browser I guess. Thats what they are saying.

@Sissyrose

i do not use aol favorites. i save all of my favorites to the browser i am using and not to the homepage i am using.

Re: AOL Gold?

kcladyz — Tue, 16 May 2017 01:50:03 GMT

The website for AOL gold said it is indeed $3.99/mo. What exacly is AOL Gold? I thought AOL went out of busness when dialup became a thing of the past

Re: AOL Gold?

kcladyz — Tue, 16 May 2017 02:01:47 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I had AOL service, can still sign in and send messages but can't receive replies. I spent two evenings on the phone with their techs in India. After struggling for over an hour the first one concluded he couldn't figure it out, so he hung up on me. They always do that. The second one was smarter and spent a long time with me, thought he'd fixed it but then I discovered I couldn't receive mail. I gave up.

I'd rather have a root canal than talk to AOL in India.

Way back in the 90's when I got my first computer I di dnot know how to connect to the internet via dialup. I was on with their people in India for 3 hours ( yes 3 hours) and was in tears. I asked for a USA Rep and they gave me one that taught me how to use dialup in like less than five minutes. I was so MAD!

Re: AOL Gold?

Toppers3 — Tue, 16 May 2017 05:00:17 GMT

@Sissyrose wrote:
I do not have dial up but I still use their browser. My son does not want us to pay but I wanted everything to stay the same. I am use to it. I would have to learn how to use another browser. Not thrilled about that.

Hi @Sissyrose,

If you don't have to switch over to it, then I wouldn't do it.