I got this letter from Yahoo Delicious Team. Portent of the things to come.
This is our final notice to let you know that Delicious is transitioning to a new owner, AVOS. To continue using Delicious, you must agree to let Yahoo! transfer your bookmarks and Delicious account information to AVOS by September 23, 2011. After your bookmarks and account information have been transferred, you will be subject to the AVOS terms of service and privacy policy.
Yes, Move My Bookmarks
Details:
Delicious has been acquired by the founders of YouTube, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen. As creators of the world’s largest video site, Chad and Steve have enabled millions of people to share their interests and experiences with the world. Delicious will become part of their new company, AVOS, and retain its own brand and website, Delicious.com.
Reasons to let Yahoo! transfer your bookmarks and account information
• Continue uninterrupted use of Delicious.
• Keep your Delicious username, account information, and all your bookmarks.
• Enjoy innovative new features that enhance your Delicious experience.
What happens if you do not transfer your bookmarks and account information
• Delicious in its current form will be available until September 23, 2011.
• After September 23, 2011, you will not be able to access your existing
Delicious account, including all bookmarks and account information.
About AVOS
AVOS is a new Internet company led by Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, who founded YouTube, the world’s largest video site. Before YouTube, Chad and Steve were early employees at PayPal, a leading online payment service that is now part of eBay. AVOS is based in San Mateo, California.
Yes, Move My Bookmarks
Learn more about moving your bookmarks. If you would like, you may export or download your bookmarks before the transition.
Thank you for using Delicious. Yahoo! has appreciated having you with us, and we are pleased to
be able to transfer Delicious to an incredible new owner – you’re in good hands.
The Yahoo! Delicious Team