is the internet still taking new enrollments? for whom could this even have been written?

This hoax email is so retro-1995 that I'm almost nostalgic! Yes, the directors of MSN refer to themselves as "Andy and john." Yes, MSN will keep your account active based on tracking the email you forward to everyone you know. Yes, a "closed" account costs $10 a month. Yes, corporate executives often write in all-caps and assure you that "This is no joke."

Hey it is Andy and john the directors of MSN, sorry for the interruption but msn is closing down. this is because too many inconsiderate people are taking up all the name (eg making up lots of different accounts for just one person), we only have 578 names left. If you would like to close your account, DO NOT SEND THIS MESSAGE ON. If you would like to keep your account, then SEND THIS MESSAGE TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST. This is no joke, we will be shutting down the servers. Send it on, thanks. WHO EVER DOES NOT SEND THIS MESSEAGE, YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE CLOSED AND YOU WILL COST 10.00 A MONTH TO USE. SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST.

There are only 578 names left! You shouldn't have started up that "hothungEVillage@msn.com" account that you use on Craigslist -- you're ruining it for everybody!