

what came to me today, sent not long after my last prompt:
'Dear Andy,
I'm very sorry to hear of the situation and please know that at _______ ________ Inc. we do not tolerate rudeness; we take an issue like this very seriously
If you would please forward, to my attention, all email correspondence with and from barbara@__________.ca, I will promptly investigate the matter further.
Sincerely,
M_________
M_______ F________
Manager
___________ __________ Inc.'
that came in response to my email, sent to a few different people whose addresses i found on their site:
'mf@______.ca
subject: rudeness
Attention M_______ F_____:
One week ago I contacted your company with the following message. I await a response explaining this behaviour.
To whom it may concern (and attention, please, to W______ C_________):
A short while ago I placed advertisements on several internet messageboards offering free Hallowe'en masks for children. I make these masks by hand, from hypoallergenic materials, and have been giving them away for many years. I happened to make some that were too small for the intended recipients this year, so after remaking them I had a few to spare and I posted them hoping that some families who might not be able to afford luxuries like handmade costumes might want them.
The response was wonderful - I gave the masks away to some delighted new parents and am helping them create other accessories to complete the outfits. One email, however, was impossibly rude and mean-spirited, and it came from barbara@_____________.ca. Barbara, using language that was harsh and volatile, berated me for my ad and gifts. Needless to say, I was stunned and could not comprehend what would drive her to do this.
Upon some reflection, I asked the parents of the kids for whom I make the masks what they thought of her remarks. To a person they all thought that this Barbara was rude in the extreme and encouraged me to reply in kind. Not being the sort of man who finds rudeness acceptable, I took some time to compose an email to Barbara explaining my motivation and asking for an apology. I also asked for an apology to my parents who she had managed to malign as well in her email. My letter explained my views on charity and why I felt that community spirit was important - I have a terminal illness and have been the recipient of the goodwill of others so giving back what I can is tremendously significant to me.
What response did I get from Barbara? Nothing! Surprised again, I sent a new email to prompt her, and then received another ill-mannered response reinforcing her horrible initial comments that I was 'sick' and 'should be ashamed' of myself.
That clearly indicates to me that further correspondence with Barbara is pointless. She is, however, using your company's reputation to lend weight to her hateful screeds, otherwise she'd not be emailing me from barbara@____________.ca. This is not acceptable to me at all, and I expect some redressing of this matter from your company else I will be forced to assume that you share this ill-mannered Barbara's noxious opinions.
Awaiting your response,
Andy'
i of course forwarded everything.

THEY'RE HER INITIALS, I DIDN'T MOTHERFUCKER HER, I SWEAR. THAT WOULD BE RUDENESS.
AND WE DON'T TOLERATE RUDENESS.
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AND WE DON'T TOLERATE RUDENESS.




at least it's a minority government, they don't do fuck all usually.
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Thu 16 Oct 2008, 4:55,
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BARBARA IS DESTROY ALL GRONKPAN.
also, i wish i had thought to do that. thanks!
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Thu 16 Oct 2008, 4:52,
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also, i wish i had thought to do that. thanks!



when i tried to reply to you, this is what i saw:

also, i had to google nancy grace. the only law tv person i care for is judge judy.
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Thu 16 Oct 2008, 3:56,
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also, i had to google nancy grace. the only law tv person i care for is judge judy.

she's literally a syndicated Ann Coulter.
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Thu 16 Oct 2008, 5:17,
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...and a televised greased wrestling match between barbara and me.
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Thu 16 Oct 2008, 3:58,
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these are the most frightening things i have ever seen and you should be
ashamed of yourself. you are absolutely sick.
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Thu 16 Oct 2008, 4:22,
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ashamed of yourself. you are absolutely sick.

IT JUST SEEMS A LITTLE PRICEY FOR A UNIQUE FIXER UPPER OPPORTUNITY!
HEY, DOES THIS POLE STILLL WORK?
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Thu 16 Oct 2008, 4:11,
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HEY, DOES THIS POLE STILLL WORK?