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1. 
   Review - AOL Instant Messenger for Windows

   6.0.28.1 (Nov 15, 2006)

   SO MUCH BETTER then AIM Triton. AIM 6.0 finally is a move in the right direction! Smaller and does not install a bunch o crap. Is this the beginning?

2. 
   Review - AOL Instant Messenger for Windows

   1.3.24.1 Beta (Aug 23, 2006)

   This newest build is MUCH fater! Big improvments have been made, and like another person mentioned about the previous build (I skipped it) the interface seems... cleaner.

3. Comment - Netflix Silently Lowers Monthly Fees

   1.3.24.1 Beta (Aug 17, 2007 - 5:44 PM)

   Because my local Blockbuster never has the movies i want on the shelf, they are rude and it is inconvient compared to dropping it in my mailbox no matter how close it is. The selling point of Netflix to me is that i dont HAVE to go to a store.

4. Comment - AOL Heads in New Direction with 'Helix'

   1.3.24.1 Beta (Jul 30, 2007 - 5:41 PM)

   "super buddy icons...arent they the ones you have to pay AOL to even use?"
   
   Wrong
   
   "and according to the CREATOR of super buddy icons, they are only available in AOL 9.0, not AIM."
   
   Also wrong, I have them on AIM now. When they first came out the version of AIM was not out that supported it, but that was quickly updated...years ago. I see no date on this web page post.
   
   So why doesnt any spyware detection programs see Viewpoint as Spyware?

5. Comment - AOL Heads in New Direction with 'Helix'

   1.3.24.1 Beta (Jul 30, 2007 - 11:23 AM)

   I have used AOL for 12 years. I have used Helix since the day it came out. Yes it uses more resources then other browsers, of course its NOT a brower, its a mail client, IM client Browser in one.
   
   The Welcome screen in previous clients is not a web page so no credit for page views there :)
   
   Its not a Company policy, what company could ever have a policy like that? Honestly. The whistle would be blown all over the place. I have also canceled many accounts (but always have maintained at least one) and have never had an issue.
   
   Viewpoint is installed for art handling, its not installing the viewpoint toolbar or any spyware. Run Adaware and such to see.
   
   Subscribers that are reported are not the free users, Subscribers are paid customers, that is why they are shrinking.
   
   Has AOL had some bad software, YES and like you point out, its in its history. I give all software a break and try it out without TRYING to make conclusions beforehand. I like Helix, I think its going in the right direction and look forward to Beta 2.

6. Comment - AOL Heads in New Direction with 'Helix'

   1.3.24.1 Beta (Jul 27, 2007 - 4:49 PM)

   "their policy of refusing to cancel subscriptions says otherwise"
   
   This is NOT their policy. It is sad to hold a company responsible for the actions of some (former) employees. Heck, NASA is a bunch of drunks then :) I just hate how everyone bashes AOL simply because they are AOL.
   
   You believe everything you read on Wikipedia, then I suppose you are a follower and believe most of what you read on the web.
   
   Also talking about AOL's shrinking subscriber base.. of course it shrinking, they changed their marketing strategy and made AOL free, if people still signed up and paid for free service I would be shocked. Matter of fact according to the new Nielson ratings, AOL is #1 in page views.. http://www.washingtonpos...10/AR2007071001763.html
   
   Lastly, Viewpoint is used for their artwork (buddyicons and toolbar) and is not spyware, someone else pointed that out as well... oh, and the browser in Helix.. Internet Explorer, so I doubt its slower :)

7. Comment - AOL Heads in New Direction with 'Helix'

   1.3.24.1 Beta (Jul 26, 2007 - 4:53 PM)

   I actually like it, I prefer to the look to the old client, its more... modern, and in I think much easier then the old client.