---MAD---
01-04-2008, 07:55 AM
APRIL FOOLS :8. Read the second post for some PMs/replies we got about this whole deal, it's a good read I think :P.
Dear Habbox Members & Fans,
I am delighted to inform you all today that AOL UK (http://www.aol.co.uk/) has agreed to aquire (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=acquisition) Habbox.
For the past couple of months, Habbox has been struggle to maintain a steady flow of cash to support the increasingly expensive costs. This is where AOL comes in.
AOL agreed to aquire Habbox due to the social networking aspect of the organisation with hundreds of teenagers visiting the forums and sites daily. With the introduction of the chat, this only made the move an even better decision for the company.
As part of a larger organisation with much greater resources, Habbox will be able to expand into further teenage markets. AOL will focus on improving what we currently have an seeking new directions for the organisation.
I am very excited about this azquisition and feel very strongly about it and believe it is an important, positive step for Habbox to take if it wants to expand and continue growing at a high rate. Habbox has achieved quite a milestone without such large funds, mainly coming from Sierk's pockets, VIP members and advertisements.
AOL will be using our advertisements spaces in the coming days to advertise their own services such as their instant messaging service.
In regards to what next? The staff, and hierachy of Habbox will remain unchanged.
In regards to where we will be expanding. As you heard yesterday, Habbox World closed (http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=472027) due to slow progress and development but also because AOL plans to create a real HABBOX WORLD 3D virtual environment with the help of Awimba who has a fantastic background in development communities for teenagers and young adults in previous projects at AOL. Awimba previously managed an AOL project called KidUs who was aimed at young adults who enjoyed to chat and game. This project is in good hands, trust us. I hope you will continue to support Habbox in the months and years to come.
Thank you for your continued support and all the best from us at Habbox and AOL,
---MAD---
General Manager
Dear Habbox Members & Fans,
I am delighted to inform you all today that AOL UK (http://www.aol.co.uk/) has agreed to aquire (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=acquisition) Habbox.
For the past couple of months, Habbox has been struggle to maintain a steady flow of cash to support the increasingly expensive costs. This is where AOL comes in.
AOL agreed to aquire Habbox due to the social networking aspect of the organisation with hundreds of teenagers visiting the forums and sites daily. With the introduction of the chat, this only made the move an even better decision for the company.
As part of a larger organisation with much greater resources, Habbox will be able to expand into further teenage markets. AOL will focus on improving what we currently have an seeking new directions for the organisation.
I am very excited about this azquisition and feel very strongly about it and believe it is an important, positive step for Habbox to take if it wants to expand and continue growing at a high rate. Habbox has achieved quite a milestone without such large funds, mainly coming from Sierk's pockets, VIP members and advertisements.
AOL will be using our advertisements spaces in the coming days to advertise their own services such as their instant messaging service.
In regards to what next? The staff, and hierachy of Habbox will remain unchanged.
In regards to where we will be expanding. As you heard yesterday, Habbox World closed (http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=472027) due to slow progress and development but also because AOL plans to create a real HABBOX WORLD 3D virtual environment with the help of Awimba who has a fantastic background in development communities for teenagers and young adults in previous projects at AOL. Awimba previously managed an AOL project called KidUs who was aimed at young adults who enjoyed to chat and game. This project is in good hands, trust us. I hope you will continue to support Habbox in the months and years to come.
Thank you for your continued support and all the best from us at Habbox and AOL,
---MAD---
General Manager