VCP vs. AOL

Rob D. · #1 07-16-2009, 09:22 AM

As someone who works on a newspaper's Web site, I can attest to the fact that trying to keep a site compatible and working/displaying correctly with all of the new Web browsers and operating systems that become available is a challenge. Eventually a company with a Web presence has to decide which browsers it simply will not/can't accommodate. (An example is that years ago we stopped trying to fix problems that caused our site to not display properly in a WebTV browser. The numbers didn't justify the expense and effort.)

That being said, America Online isn't on the same level as WebTV or early versions of Internet Explorer; lots of people still use AOL. I would think a company would try to adjust as a service to its customers who use AOL.

So while I do not think you're nuts, Jim, the "stubborn" label might -- in a way -- apply. I still have an AOL account because I established my e-mail address long ago and don't want to give it up. But I can't remember the last time I used AOL's Web browser. Even if you access the Internet using AOL, I don't think it would be that hard to use Internet Explorer or Firefox to access VCP's Web site.

Leon · #2 07-16-2009, 09:48 AM

Our previous board had fits with AOL. The programmers at Network54.com never could figure out how to play nicely with them. I have heard this from other companies too. As for VCP, I haven't had any issues lately and was on it last night. I bought a card, and was checking the history, as it sold for $15 more than it sold the last time ......It worked great for me....

Rich Klein · #3 07-16-2009, 10:04 AM

There would be times and BAM; got an error message. Always could read the board; now posting is another issue.

But the point about dealing with all the different service providers is a good one and IMHO; AOL is still somewhat important and deserves to be looked at.

I will also say; that AOL does an excellent job of keeping away bad emails; etc. They have a very good prevent defense for unwanted viruses, etc

Northviewcats · #4 07-16-2009, 10:06 AM

Before you give up in frustration why don't you try downloading the newest version of Firefox. It's free and easy to install. You can still keep your AOL as your primary browser and just use Firefox when accessing Bobby's site. I know this sounds like a hassle, but I've maintained two different browsers for years. Firefox is actually faster than Internet Explorer and has some nice add on features. It comes in handy when Internet Explorer gets funky for a day or two to just search with Firefox. You can also have two separate home pages, one devoted to sports collecting and another for your work. My son actually has eight different browsers on his computer.

I know it sounds like a big deal, but it really is just like having two different phone books in the house.

Hope it works out for you.

Joe

Rich Klein · #5 07-16-2009, 10:29 AM

That when I had the Geek Squad set up this computer; they set up both AOL and an Internet Explorer on my computer.

Rich

daviddbreadman · #6 07-16-2009, 11:54 AM

I am a user of VCP but if they do not do something about the advertising banner than pops up 4 ads and takes forever to load EVERY time i change a web page I'm gone faster than a Republican at a Garofalo sighting.

I can't take it much longer.

slidekellyslide · #7 07-16-2009, 01:16 PM

Firefox, Firefox, Firefox....I don't know why anyone surfs the web with any other browser. I see no ads, it's fast and it's free.

FrankWakefield · #8 07-16-2009, 01:26 PM

Dittos, Dan.

I like Firefox. Once in a rare while I encounter some site that requires Internet Explorer, and it is usually some financial site attempting to remain super-secure, those sites won't allow Firefox.

Mozilla Firefox seems to be a good thing for me...

jcmtiger · #9 07-16-2009, 05:17 PM

When I went to high speed, I use Internet explorer, I kept my aol for mail. Found out I could do without. I deleted or removed everything related to aol from my computer about a month ago.

Joe.

Kehfee · #10 07-16-2009, 07:15 PM

I don't understand how using IE to view some sites would prevent you from using your aol email.

Edwolf1963 · #11 07-16-2009, 07:31 PM

For what it's worth, I have an AOL email address, but started using the Firefox browser a year ago or so. I was having freeze and functionality issues with the latest versions of AOL. Since then - no problems, no issues (knock on wood) on Firefox with the VCP or anything else.

alanu · #12 07-16-2009, 09:07 PM

At work we've had some trouble with people that use Vista at home when trying to pull up work e-mail. The answer from the I.T. guys was for them to switch to Firefox and it cleared everything up.

buymycards · #13 07-17-2009, 08:38 PM

I have been using Google Chrome for the past few months and it has been great.

Rick

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