Why is America Online so SLOW?

I know there are lots of reasons my AOL connection is so slow, and that I should probably bite the bullet and start paying for broadband, but what are the possible reasons my AOL connection is so slow all of the time?

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...on Demand (TOD) update every time you sign off from the AOL service, try the solutions listed ...on your computer. You will also need to know the version of AOL Connectivity Service (ACS) that your AOL ... been set to start automatically when a computer is turned on. These programs may cause the computer to slow down.... 2000 Windows Me/98 After some time, the amount of stored artwork on your computer can ...