paltalk

I did not use paltalk for a while, today I downloaded the latest ver. and installed it.
the problem is that when I try to access any chatting room I receive the attached web page…
is chatting with paltalk now requires paying? ??? >:(

I guess the place to ask is here.

thnx bob, I did and received this email:
Thank you for contacting us.

We have generated a support ticket to help us track your inquiry. Your ticket code is LTK25012523402X. Please use this code in any further communication.

Paltalk welcomes new members to Instant Message and join private chat rooms across the world. As of 4/26/06, Paltalk’s Basic Service no longer includes access to public chat rooms in some countries. As always, members can upgrade to Plus or x-Treme Service to enjoy access to all rooms and Paltalk’s award winning video service. And the country that you put down on registration of your nicname, Egypt, is one of those countries…if you would like to subscribe…For assistance with your subscription please contact http://www.al-padeel.com or use Western union…Pay using Western Union

Pay using Western Union

You can pay for your subscription through any Western Union location.

Please wait up to a week for processing.

Request the BLUE Payment Solutions form at your local Western Union location.

Complete the form with the following information.

Pay To

Company name - Paltalk

Company code - Paltalk, NY

Account number - YOUR Paltalk nickname (exact spelling with spaces underscores and hypens is very important here)

Reference number - YOUR email address

Amount - the total amount of your payment including any extra transaction fees

Your First Name, Last Name, Address and Phone Number fields are also important. If you wish to send optional reference information to us, you may use the “Reference Number” or “Name/Department” fields printed at the bottom of the form.

Once you have made the payment and paid the Western Union Agent will issue a unique transaction identification number known as Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). This is your confirmation number.

Paltalk will only accept Western Union payments in U.S. funds. Please note that Western Union will charge an additional processing/handling fee.

Well you have effectively received your answer in their message.

Paltalk welcomes new members to Instant Message and join private chat rooms across the world. As of 4/26/06, Paltalk's Basic Service no longer includes access to public chat rooms in some countries. As always, members can upgrade to Plus or x-Treme Service to enjoy access to all rooms and Paltalk's award winning video service.

And the country that you put down on registration of your nicname, Egypt, is one of those countries…

So Egypt is one of the countries that can no longer access the public chat rooms. So if you want to continue using the service you will have to Upgrade to the Plus or x-Treme. Either that or use another Chat provider.