OK, this is fun - a little off-topic, but it's Friday.

Background: earlier this week, Chris Anderson, Editor in Chief of Wired, made a stand against foolish PR hacks who were sending him releases without thinking about whether he might be interested, or even if he was the right person to contact at Wired. He went so far as to post the email addresses of the offenders on his blog, and has vowed never to accept another email from any of them (or anyone else who so offends). More on that here.

Now, it seems the PR a-hats are trying to steal each other's customers (their marketing pitch is "We're not on Anderson's list").

Here's a nice exchange:

7:18pm, Handelsman to Blinn

I am going to hire someone to stand outside your office... 5k commission on new business to your staff, plus a 20% raise just to leave with your clients.You made my night. And yes, I am forwarding to all of your clients your note that you don't work late or hard... thanks... I do.

7:25, Blinn to Handelsman

If you do make sure she is good looking? Maybe she can hand out a one sheet on how not to get blackballed by the media.

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