Unlike many editors, I actually enjoy discussing the content of the Mercury with interested readers. As an example, here's a thoughtful email exchange I just had with Blogtown commenter luckybulldog13pdx in regards to the print version of this week's I, Anonymous.

luckybulldog13pdx:
Why the fuck do you keep rehashing and reprinting old IA's as new ones? It shows how fucking stupid and retarded you pathetic fucks are!

Wm. Steven Humphrey:
Are you talking about reprinting I, Anonymous submissions from the I, Anonymous blog in the paper?

luckybulldog13pdx:
I am talking about ones that are online and people comment in the rant blog, then it shows up 2 or 3 months later as the IA with no comments and a new date,

[Editor's Note: This particular I, Anonymous was posted on the I, Anon blog on December 2... but whatever! He's on a roll!]

Wm. Steven Humphrey:
So the fuck what? Shall I send you an extended list of things you should be worrying about?

luckybulldog13pdx:
It shows how fucking retarded and stupid your paper really is. You guys are fucking pathetic!
And why the fuck should I care what you think I should be worrying about?

Wm. Steven Humphrey:
This is you: "BOW WOW WOW FUCKING PATHETIC! BOW WOW WOW RETARDED STUPID! BOW WOW WOW I AM DUMB!" (I don't think you meant to say that last part.)

luckybulldog13pdx:
No that is your stupid, fucking ugly hipster ass and everyone who works at your pathetic paper.

Wm. Steven Humphrey:
BOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!

It's only a matter of time before the New York Times needs a new editor... and I'll be ready.