Save VMK From Closing

It is understood that VMK was created as part of the 50th AnniversaryCelebration of Disneyland, and that its life has been extended farbeyond the original expectations. While we understand that VMK does notoffer direct, tangible financial gains for the Walt Disney Company, ithas created a new community of Disney enthusiasts who may not have hadaccess to Disney by other avenues. VMK has become one of the mostbrilliant marketing strategies in the history of the Disney Company.Because of VMK, everyday people have come to know Disney in a new way.They have discovered other online games such as ToonTown, Pirates ofthe Caribbean, and Penguins, giving various groups of people exposureto the Disney Company. VMK may have been originally intended for youngpeople aged 9 to 14, but it is a fact that all ages of people havecreated VMK characters and enjoyed the offerings of this wonderfulvirtual world - from toddlers to grandparents. And do not underestimatethe countless hours spent by thousands of Disney park guest, completingquests for virtual prizes. Please do not undestimate the size and voiceof the community of VMK fans.

We realize that the Walt Disney Company is a business, and a businessmust make money. If VMK cannot remain open because of the lack ofdirect financial gains, please consider keeping it open as apay-to-play option. We, the undersigned, are willing to support thissafe, fun and educational Massive Multi Player Online Game (MMPOG)monetarily, and we urge you to seriously consider this as an option tokeep VMK up and running.

Don't close VMK! We are a community of people who have at least onething in common - the love of Disney. Please consider continuing toallow us a place to come together, have fun, and share this common bondtogether.