Confirmatory check each time I wish to access my AOL e-mail is annoying and too much.
I am having to send myself a check in code, every time I look at my
e-mail account. This is very annoying. This, and the new format is not making the use of AOL e-mail attractive and easy to use. I don't mind the account check one a week, but every time I wish to open my account is security overkill.
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