Re: AOL Kicks // Users in the butt....

[lorend@pro-scat.cts.com (Loren Damewood)]

In <31d7no$2i4@ucsbuxb.ucsb.edu> uerics@mcl.ucsb.edu (Eric Shepherd) writes:

>I've also heard that AOL is no longer distributing the Apple II and
>IIGS versions of the AOL software; ie, no new Apple II users will be
>allowed to sign on.  Once the ones that are there have left, the Apple
>II areas will eventually be closed down.
>

I haven't bothered with Almost OnLine for a long time, primarily because of
too many pre-pubescent assholes, but also because I can't stand to be told
what software I _have_ to use to get on the board. At least most places on
the Internet are a little more sensible, allowing a variety of entries. I
prefer services that I can negotiate with an automatic script, like CIS and
GEnie and other "normal" boards. 

I would like to think that this will continue to be the case - that there
will always be places that permit access without trying to be exclusive, or
trying to wield a monopolistic control over either users' hardware or their
software.

Loren