Damnit AOL! (Trillian Related)

[datalink7]

First time this has happened. I connect with Trillian and get this message:

"AOL Instant Messenger: You have been disconnected from the AOL Instant Message Service (SM) for accessing the AOL network using unauthorized software. You can download a FREE, fully featured, and authorized client, here http://aol.com/aim/download2.html"

Then it disconnects me.

Damnit. Using trillian is soo much nicer because I use ICQ, Yahoo INstant Messenger, MSN instant messenger, and AOL. Better than loading each individually.

 

[Pr0Hawk]

Well, its their network...so they arent really doing anything wrong.

 

[datalink7]

<< Well, its their network...so they arent really doing anything wrong. >>



I know. I wasn't saying that. I just wish they would let trillian alone.

 

[Pr0Hawk]

It's all about the ads on the AIM Client. They make money of them, and if everyone uses trillian they wont. Its all about the money.

 

[hzl eyed grl]

Yes yes....I'm a dork. I replied to the wrong thread.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

Maybe you would like them to offer a pay-to-use option?

I didn't think so...

 

[Pr0Hawk]

<< Working with the "metals" theme..... If bronze has kind of a bad denotation, you could use Silver, Gold, Platinum.

EDIT: Spelling >>



Huh?

 

[datalink7]

<< Working with the "metals" theme..... If bronze has kind of a bad denotation, you could use Silver, Gold, Platinum.

EDIT: Spelling >>



Two words, Hzl - medicinal marijuana... LAY OFF IT!

 

[hzl eyed grl]

<<

<< Working with the "metals" theme..... If bronze has kind of a bad denotation, you could use Silver, Gold, Platinum.

EDIT: Spelling >>



Two words, Hzl - medicinal marijuana... LAY OFF IT!

>>


LOL!!!!!!!! OMG That's the first time I've done that! Replied to the wrong thread! LOL

 

[iamme]

Yeah, I really like the UI of Trilian. I hated how AOL or MSN wouldn't work once and while and I'd have to download a patch.

Actually, Odigo was prettier

 

[Imported]

Bah.. I guess I'll have to get rid of the ads on AIM now.. They annoy the hell out of me.

 

[Balt]

<< Maybe you would like them to offer a pay-to-use option?

I didn't think so... >>



I would have liked them to have left ICQ alone and not turn it into total bloatware with ads attached (and doing it with automatic upgrades that were not authorized). I consider getting AIM and ICQ back without ads my personal payback.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

<<

<< Maybe you would like them to offer a pay-to-use option?

I didn't think so... >>



I would have liked them to have left ICQ alone and not turn it into total bloatware with ads attached (and doing it with automatic upgrades that were not authorized). I consider getting AIM and ICQ back without ads my personal payback. >>

yeah! I hate it when companies don't make software for free!

ICQ 2000 and previous don't have ads and don't auto update...

 

[Maetryx]

Have you heard of Miranda ICQ? It's a bloat-free implementation of ICQ. It's nearly featureless, just the way I like it .

From the Miranda FAQ:



<< What is Miranda?
Miranda is a messaging client for Microsoft Windows that currently can be used with the ICQ and MSN networks. The main principle of Miranda is: "Smaller, Faster, Easier". The goal of this project is not to duplicate the functionality of the official software, but to design a client that is clean and easy to use. There's also a very open plugin structure that makes it easy to extend the functionality of Miranda.
===============================================================================
Why should i use Miranda instead of AOL ICQ/Windows Messenger?
There's a lot of reasons. Here are some of them, in no particular order:
* it got no ads
* it loads faster, runs faster and uses less memory
* it takes up less space on your screen
* it got support for plugins to extend the functionality
* if you can code C++ or Delphi, you can make plugins for Miranda
* it's got support for both ICQ and MSN
* it's open source
===============================================================================
Who shouldn't use Miranda?
There's a couple of things that's not supported by Miranda and that some users may find essential:
* no ads (sorry, please use AOL ICQ)
* no chat ability
* no greeting cards
* no ICQ phone support
* no shortcut bar, todo list, notes or reminder
but, as with everything else with Miranda, if you want it and can code: make a plugin for it.
>>

 

[ViperVin2]

argh aol is pissing me off even more now, i got the same logoff prob using trillian. aol needs to back off...they need to learn from trillian, and make a program/service thats actually good

 

[b0mbrman]

Mmm...Miranda sounds cool...but will I be able to talk to any of my friends with it?

 

[Ionizer86]

Arg! AOL is being retarded! I tried connecting again after getting the message, but they log me back off within like three minutes. I connected a few more times, but each time, they log me off like before :|

Oh, and if AOL loves those ads, they're being retarded...disabling the ad on AIM client is piece of cake

 

[b0mbrman]

<< Oh, and if AOL loves those ads, they're being retarded...disabling the ad on AIM client is piece of cake >>


That it is...though the sponsors don't know it

 

[ThisIsMatt]

<< argh aol is pissing me off even more now, i got the same logoff prob using trillian. aol needs to back off...they need to learn from trillian, and make a program/service thats actually good >>

You just don't get it, do you?Trillian in essence is a crack for a legitimate program (AIM). AIM and the network that supports it was made to make money, not so you could have a free means of distance communication. When people stop using AIM in favor of something like trillian, AOL stops getting money from it and it dies.

Personally I'm surprised AIM ever came about, as one of AOL's original incentives was instant messenger and AIM lets people use it without subscribing to AOL...well, that's where the ads come in of course...

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

How many of these things are we going to see?? We all know that Trillian has problems because of AOL's working against it. Get over it. Get used to it. Go on with life using AIM and Trillian.

nik (uses Trillian and AIM depending)

 

[Ionizer86]

Maybe you would like them to offer a pay-to-use option?

Heck! That's rock! Then AIM would go bye-bye! Everyone'd use Yahoo! or MSN (or the AOL owned ICQ...).

You just don't get it, do you?Trillian in essence is a crack for a legitimate program (AIM). AIM and the network that supports it was made to make money, not so you could have a free means of distance communication. When people stop using AIM in favor of something like trillian, AOL stops getting money from it and it dies.

Although this is true, a poll from ZDNet has shown that about 75% or so of the people are in favor of the little guy (Cerulean, who makes Trillian). This 3/4 of the people think that Trillian is right in this instance since it is fulfilling a large need...ie having one client to "integrate" the vast IM networks. Who'd want AT&T phone service if they couldn't call someone using Bell phone service?

 

[ThisIsMatt]

<< Maybe you would like them to offer a pay-to-use option?

Heck! That's rock! Then AIM would go bye-bye! Everyone'd use Yahoo! or MSN (or the AOL owned ICQ...).

You just don't get it, do you?Trillian in essence is a crack for a legitimate program (AIM). AIM and the network that supports it was made to make money, not so you could have a free means of distance communication. When people stop using AIM in favor of something like trillian, AOL stops getting money from it and it dies.

Although this is true, a poll from ZDNet has shown that about 75% or so of the people are in favor of the little guy (Cerulean, who makes Trillian). This 3/4 of the people think that Trillian is right in this instance since it is fulfilling a large need...ie having one client to "integrate" the vast IM networks. Who'd want AT&T phone service if they couldn't call someone using Bell phone service? >>

Yeah, and those people are stupid for thinking they should get it for free. The idea of a client that integrates all of them is fine, but they should come to an agreement with the network creators then.

I don't see why people can't just use one client on one network.

 

[DanFungus]

I can't even get Trillian to work for me at ALL

 

[falias]

Just wanted to update and let everyone know that we are aware of the latest AIM block and are actively working on a solution.

Also, please note that if you're receiving "Not supported by client" errors on ICQ to make sure both ends are using patch "C".

- The Cerulean Studios Team.


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[yakko]

WOOHOO!!!! GO AOL!!!!