I think the rules was just made around 2008 and it only applies country-wise, because I made my account around March-April 2008 and my account was automatically in suspended status, while a friend of mine who comes from the same country as mine, made his account around 2007 and he can still send money although he's not verified.
Do you mean whoever opened account in 2008 cannot send or receive money in AP? I haven't heard this ever before. In fact, I have also opened my account just 5 months ago, and I can do it. I wonder why your account is in suspended status. I