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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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I just got sent this by about 30 people.... It's probably some kid in his basement who started this.

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 January 1st, 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 Jenkins
AOL Owner and Founder
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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Do you know how many times i've done received that message. Hold im honna start one and put something about HAN in there and see how far it makes it
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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Wasn't AOL created by someone named "Steve"?
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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my friend IMed me with that last night. :squint:
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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similar bs has been floating around for a long time. it's a version of usps will start charging for e-mails.
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 01:18 PM
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people who send that around are dumb
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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I didn't get one.
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 94civicEX
I didn't get one.
You don't know any dumb people.
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