Sigh

[archcommus]

Dear AIM users,Because of our overloading of our servers, we are being forced to extract our non-active AIM users. Because this is a free service, AOL has exceeded the budget for the AIM service. We are asking that you send this exact message to 20 other AIM users to ensure us that you're an active AIM user. Our system tracking devise will pick up this message to keep you on our active list. You have 72 hours to complete this task or your service will be cancelled immediately. Starting JulY 30, 2005, we will be charging a small fee for registering of a screen name for AIM. Thank you for your time and for using AOL or AIM.Sincerely,Mark JenkinsAOL Owner and Founder

That's what someone sent me tonight.

I wonder why people send these messages. It's either because for some reason they think it's true, or because they think it's funny. Neither reason is believable.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

yay more people coming to msn.

 

[Juice Box]

scam

 

[hdeck]

lololol cute

 

[yankeesfan]

Originally posted by: Juice Box
scam

*obligatory captain obvious picture*

 

[archcommus]

Originally posted by: yankeesfan

Originally posted by: Juice Box
scam

*obligatory captain obvious picture*

Thank you, that was needed.

But every time I get one of these, I become extremely eager to talk to the person to get to ask them "Did you actually believe this?"

 

[Wallydraigle]

I just thought you should know, alright? Some of us care about getting our AIM taken away. If you don't, there's no reason to be a dick about it. Gosh.

 

[archcommus]

I guess there's people out there believing this message when they get it.

 

[Choralone]

Originally posted by: archcommus
I guess there's people out there believing this message when they get it.

Exactly, just the same as they people that still forward me virus hoaxes that are several years old at work. Just amazes me what some people will believe.

 

[Mrvile]

AIM = magic.