The one reason you may consider switching is that AOL just sent out an email that indicates they will have a new service and they will charge a monthly fee. Up until now, AOL has been free and I, like you, have been using it for all of my emails and internet searches even though I could use my Comcast logon ID's that are provided free from the cable provider or GMAIL which is also free. It seems that AOL will require everyone to download a new program effective April 7th and they are going to charge for that service. When I called, they told me the charge is $3.99 per month for the minimum program (it comes with 24/7 support) and $4.99 per month for the better service (it comes with McAfee anti virus but we already get Norton anti virus from Comcast for free). After April 7th, your current version of AOL will be discontinued.
So if you want to keep using AOL, you have to now pay a monthly fee after their 30 day trial period ends. Before deciding whether to keep AOL, I looked at YOUTUBE and found how to convert all of my AOL emails and AOL contacts to GMAIL, and I found it was fairly easy. So now, I'm going to have to decide to pay AOL for something that was free or use the other free service providers. Another alternative is to use The Villages . net web site and email provider (which I am paying $8 per month just to get the Tee Time service).
So, your decision may no longer be based on whether you "look old fashion" but rather if you want to save $48 per year.
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