Anyhow, I just got in an email. Here's a pull quote:
For that "take one of the steps" part, two links were embedded :We’ve noticed that you’re using non-AOL applications (such as third-party email, calendar, or contact applications) that may use a less secure sign-in method. To protect you and your data, AOL will no longer support the current sign-in functionality in your application starting on October 20, 2020. This means that you will need to take one of the steps below to continue using your AOL Mail without interruption.
https://help.aol.com/articles/Create-an ... p-password
https://help.aol.com/articles/allow-app ... re-sign-in
For me, it looks like a lot of work and I just might drop the account from Pop Peeper and check into it weekly with a browser. More active users may have to dig into the change.
Cheers.