Thanks for covering Quotes in one of your newsletters. You were more than
right about spinning statistics. Thanks a lot; your news item had more
effect to Quotes than download.com putting Quotes in the spotlight.
Email is an important medium – that's what I learn[ed] from this. The statistics are too high, my provider is bugging me.

Well, that's quite a nice way to start the day. There have been people up in arms over the chaos in the LGNGs lately; I was reluctant to check my Inbox this morning. Some people think the world owes THEM a favor. You know, like freeloading jackasses?

Instead of trying to flatter yourself and those around you by identifying problems, try implementing working solutions. Think 'team' instead of 'me', like “honor among thieves” in this case. BTW, I'd rather deal with the a-holes you mention than with those of your mighty rank-ness.
Don't bother replying to me with one of your cliche filled blasts – it's clearly not worth any more of my time.

James Landry thinks I'm a thief. How will I face tomorrow? What can I do to change my life to suit his needs? Peanut butter low carb waffles! I feel less ranky already. And Gretchen's whipping up quite a blog post this morning, too. Someone didn't like the fact that she did those pin-up pictures. Word to the wise? Don't cross Gretchen. You don't want to see her when she's angry.

UPDATE: James is not angry with me; I was BCCed on the message in question. I'm glad I didn't go emotionally overboard with my initial (e-mailed) response to him. We're cool now, hunnybunny. James is my new bestest friend:

I've got to tell you, as long as I have your attention, that I am so happy that TechTV has arisen in an otherwise dismal television horizon. I feel like a have a real connection with all of you. Not only because I am an I.T. person, but because you and all the TechTV talent seem “for real”. I like the way you guys don't go out of your way to try to dress or talk the part, or put off some big corporate air. I like that you all appear to have been chosen for your aptitude and competence, and not just for your thick hair or bust size.