I knew it would come to this one day, and I’ve been dreading it.
I can no longer answer all of my e-mail. It’s getting to be too much, which is a good thing, but some of you won’t hear back from me, which is a bad thing. I won’t have time to blog or work on projects if I spend it trying to answer every e-mail.
I know how I feel when writers I admire reply to my e-mail. It’s flattering to know they took time to read my thoughts and respond, and I will continue to do the same as much as I can. But I am no longer able to say, “I answer every e-mail.”
I assure you that I read every e-mail, and on occasion, I will post interesting ones on the blog.
Thanks for reading. 
Update (7/2): Unless you request otherwise, e-mail may be published on this blog.
Sigh. I always liked the idea if I emailed Lashawn I’d get a reply back…ya know to tell my friends,”yeah, Lashawn emailed me the other day…” Oh well, I completely understand, I have trouble returning the two emails I might receive in a day. Keep up the great work, Lashawn!
Comment by Jody — 02.14.05 @ 6:42 am
Ignore Email.
Sometimes I wish I could do this at work. ;-)…
Trackback by Myopic Zeal — 02.14.05 @ 7:29 am
Totally understand
Comment by Renee — 02.14.05 @ 7:36 am
LaShawn,
I never expected you to answer personally anyway
I had hoped a response in the blog, but I guess I’m looking for my 15 minutes!!! *laugh*
Keep up the good work!
Dan
Comment by Dan — 02.14.05 @ 8:29 am
I also never expected a response but you answered twice. I hope you will enjoy your ‘extra time’ not spent crafting replies to emails.
Thanks for doing what you do. We understand.
Pat the Retired Geezer from Boise, Idaho.
Comment by Man of Substance — 02.14.05 @ 10:16 am
Just do what I do: keep your basement filled with Chinese immigrants at computers who answer your email, come up with witty remarks, and grammar check your posts for $.12 an hour.
I even got Hiun Chao, the guy who gave Glenn his “indeed”
Comment by Chase — 02.14.05 @ 10:41 am
See, I knew it. Soon you’ll move in to a big castle in a guarded community and have no time to spend with us peasants anymore and we won’t be able to make direct eye contact with you whenever you travel about in your royal chariot.
I miss the old days.
Comment by Troy — 02.14.05 @ 11:33 am
Monday Lunch Menu: Valentine’s Special … and More
For your mid-day dining pleasure, we offer you to choose from one of these specialties: Beth hates VD. phinsup hates VD … and loves VD. PTH … uh, I’m not sure if he likes it La Shawn Barber has an
Trackback by basil's blog — 02.14.05 @ 12:40 pm
Well, I take it as a sign of your success so I won’t complain!
I just hope you never have to make the decision to turn comments totally off or eliminate trackbacks. I find a lot of new great blogs by following the links in those. Some really smart and classy people read your site.
did that come off as sucking up? too bad, I really mean it!
Comment by Janette — 02.14.05 @ 3:46 pm
You’re right, Janette. A lot of classy and great people read my blog.
Comment by La Shawn — 02.14.05 @ 4:09 pm
I have to say….
You’ve reached the second level !
I can’t wait until you reach the third and forth levels….
3rd level = Interviewed by Fox News occassionally
4th level = Sworn into a governmental position!!
Comment by Baklava — 02.14.05 @ 4:28 pm
This post made me think of a comment by Jerry Pournelle (who also gets a lot of mail) on his site’s “mail” page: “I am reminded of H. P. Lovecraft who slowly starved to death while answering fan mail.”
Don’t starve to death, La Shawn. I’m sure that you, too, are dancing as fast as you can.
Comment by Erbo — 02.14.05 @ 4:36 pm
You will not be able to read all of the comments soon either. Perhaps when you launch your new business you can employ a few interns to be your filters - hell, Congress does it.
Comment by BuckTownDusty — 02.14.05 @ 8:08 pm
La Shawn,
I hope nobody ever contacted you JUST to get a response! Like:
“Dear La Shawn,
Please write back to me. I like getting a response from you.
Sincerely,
Somebody”
We’re still going to hear from you on the comments pages, right?
God bless you!
Shayne
Comment by Shayne White — 02.14.05 @ 9:06 pm
Linkology
Bloggers and CNN Yeah and um, in case you didn’t know, CNN president Eason Jordan resigned last Friday from pressure stemming from some inappropriate comments he made regarding American soldiers. I am also proud to report that I had nothing…
Trackback by Nykola.com — 02.14.05 @ 9:42 pm
I second Baklava.
Comment by Andy — 02.14.05 @ 11:41 pm
We still love you, La Shawn
Comment by RepJ — 02.15.05 @ 10:25 am
La Shawn,
If you can, please check your email today. Look for the subject Lt. Pantano, if you would.
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 02.23.05 @ 11:25 am
Oh La Shawn, that is so understanable and knowing you read the e-mail says so much about that kind heart of yours. I believe we understand sweetheart and you just take the time to really feel good so many of us love you and your style. I love the Spirit in which you post and your genuine love and respect for each of your words. Words in print say so much about the writer and their genuine personhood. When I come here I know your words will lay gently on my mind.
Comment by Janelle — 03.10.05 @ 12:11 pm