Q: Will you answer my e-mails?


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Drosera dichrosepala A: But of course, grasshopper, I am here to answer your questions... ...but there are a few caveats, of course.

First, I have put a lot of work into this FAQ, and I bet your question is already answered in it somewhere. Since I took some care and time in writing that thoughtful answer to your question, please reciprocate the favor by taking some care and time in determining that you can't seem to find the answer.

Second, if you ask me for an answer, please expect my response to be far more sloppily composed than the more informative (and comprehensible!) FAQ entries.

Third, show proper netiquette--it would be wise for you to review my pet e-mail peeves.

Lastly, recall that I have a life! I travel occasionally, and may not be able to read your e-mail for a week or two. Patience.

If you wish to e-mail me (barry(at)sarracenia.com), be my guest! I promise to answer your e-mail. Maybe you will get it within a day, maybe within a month---it depends upon how busy I am and if I am on travel. (Note: I answer inquiries regarding my photography, and from the press immediately.) If I write you a response, and for some reason my reply to you bounces back to me, I will not try again. If you have filters set up rejecting my email, that is not my problem. Fix your e-mail, then try me again.

One final hint on e-mail. I get a whole lot of spam, and if your e-mail looks like spam it will probably get junked by me or my email filters. Make sure your e-mail subject line is relevant. Title your e-mail message something like "A question about my pitcher plant." E-mail with a subject line like any of the following is likely to get deleted.

"I've been thinking about you"
"Hey! You have to read this!"
"Important business proposition"
"Why don't you e-mail back?"
"Get bigger"
"I've got an important question"

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