From: Meg
To:
Subject: Methods of Suicide
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:30:53 -0700
Bleeding:
Sepukku, is somthing that should not be taken likely, as this was originally a very deeply emotional concept, that warriors of ancient Chinese dynasties used. In either traditional sense, the warrior would come home, defeated, which would place his honor at stake. So he then performed Sepukku, a ritual killing, in which to defend his honor, and overseer. Thus this method of death, is a very deeply emotional involvement, that means nothing, less your honor is at stake.
Thank you,
Meg
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From: Mr. Worm
To: Meg
Subject: Re: Methods of Suicide
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 23:31:08 -0500
Interesting feedback, but I think that suicide in general should not be taken lightly. Did read any of the rest of my book? Did you like any of it? Hate it? I love getting feedback from readers.
worm.
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From: Meg
To: "Mr. Worm"
Subject: Re: Methods of Suicide
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 00:50:56 -0700
Hey hey,
Yes, I read everything on the site, it's very informative, and edgy. I like your mind, you have a very interesting way of wording, and thinking. I'm an editor for a zine called CRUDE inc, I would like to interview you sometime via e-mail, if possible. If you would like that,.. I know it would do us a great deal, and it would give you more publicity to the underground scene. I loved your site, keep it up, sweety. You have a good thing going for you.
Yours truly,
Meg
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From: Mr. Worm
To: Meg
Subject: Re: Methods of Suicide
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 09:40:27 -0500
Oooh! How exciting! Yes, I would find that very flattering. Interviews are the only part of fame that I've ever wanted... well, that and heightened sex appeal I guess.
worm.
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From: Meg
To: "Mr. Worm"
Subject: Re: Methods of Suicide
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 15:18:43 -0700
Righty, thanks for your help, (this interview thing) In a few days or so, we should have a website up, I'll keep you notified. We have our interview squared away for this month, but next month is open, if your still interested. Again, thank you!!!
Yours truly,
Meg
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You know, I don't think she ever did interview me.
ReplyDeleteFor an editor, she had a notably laissez-faire attitude towards usage and style. Maybe she didn't run her e-mails by her proofreader?
ReplyDeleteHah. Yes, now that you mention it, her first email especially reads as one of those "count the errors" paragraphs, but basically I think she's saying that sepukku should not be taken likely (presumably unless you've offended your Chinese daimyo, and then it should be taken as very deeply likely). Otherwise you will be less your honor.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, her magazine is called CRUDE inc. Correct usage and style might seem inappropriate?
Given that it's spelled "seppuku" and is actually Japanese, yeah, her magazine is more or less aptly named. Her overuse of commas makes me want to edit her to tears.
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