E-mail:

“Dear Mr. Lowry,

I just subscribed electronically to NRODT in response to your suggestion in the Corner that I’m a shameful freeloader. In response I have received an

email (probably automated) from [email protected] addressed “Dear Michael”. I suppose a computer can be programmed to exhibit presumed but unwarranted familiarity as easily as can the receptionist in the dentist’s office.

Should I ever have the honor of meeting William F. Buckley, Jr., be assured I shall address him as Mr. Buckley, not Bill.

Regards,

Michael Watson”

Not only does Mr. Watson have a keen sense of social propriety, he has a conscience! Feel free to assuage your guilt here.