I, Troglodyte

No, this is not another Evolution post.

I take that back. In a way it is. I’ve subscribed to AOL, dial-up even, for 10 years. I shall pause momentarily while some of you chuckle, poke others’ ribs, and smirk, pointing at the screen.

[Roll snicker sound effects.]

Okay. I’m ready to “evolve”. For years I’ve threatened to do this. Every time I sign on to AOL, I sigh. I’m accosted by images of people that do not interest me and news and surveys that are, quite frankly, demeaning. But, ya know, even THAT didn’t move me to make a change. I’m a creature of habit, my wife, kids, and extended family enjoy AOL, etc. Alas, excuses.

Recently, however, it is nigh impossible to check email in a timely fashion. This is because, on dial-up, you have to wait till the advertisement loads on the bottom of your e-mail in-box before you can read your mail. In other words, you are forced to open the junk mail first.

So it’s either lose my religion, or switch internet service providers.

I would appreciate suggestions, both dial-up and otherwise. At my secular job, I need to keep some sort of dial-up account. I don’t have a home Cable TV subscription & don’t want one. It would be nice to have multiple “accounts” for the family, etc.

Floor’s open, but go easy. Troglodyte, remember?