The America Online MythBuster

Reality:
False

Originally, AOL had intended to offer exclusive content that couldn't be accessed anywhere else for which you would pay an extra premium. However, with the expansion of the World Wide Web, AOL's proprietary content is rendered obsolete and unnecessary. With the Web, you can find anything and everything that AOL could possibly offer and more. The Web dwarfs even the AOL behemoth in size, content, and searchability by far, and we offer you a direct connection to it.

Myths:

1. Raising charges 20% while reducing your online time is normal.
2. All Internet Providers have poor customer support.
3. Receiving 100+ e-mails a week from strangers is normal.
4. All Internet Access Providers are harder to use than AOL.
5. AOL offers content that can't be had elsewhere.
6. I have to use AOL to chat or e-mail with other AOL members.
7. Experiencing constant busy signals is normal.
8. Wading through 3 to 6 blinking ads before getting online is normal.
9. Censorship is a normal part of using the Internet.
10. Everyone's private and credit card information is open season to anyone without a search warrant.