Clarity for morons
I've just received a request for clarification from someone at work who clearly didn't read the originating request thoroughly, otherwise she wouldn't have needed clarification. I hate spoon-feeding morons who're paid enough, but are too lazy to do their job properly. (grumpy)
Of course, Maria Joseph's invitation was sent to a distribution list using a bulk mail template, hence it makes no sense and is completely irrelevant to me. Nevertheless, I shall request clarification. Under the circumstances, however, I feel that my request is justified. And, unlike workmoron's, it's unlikely to gain an intelligible response.
Now, where's that fucking spoon?
Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:07:09 +0000 Subject: Allow us to promote your research From: Maria Joseph <maria-joseph@austinsresearch.co> Reply-To: Maria Joseph <maria-joseph@austinresearch.co>
Dear Dr. [NAME], This is a cordial call for paper invitation from Journal of Family Medicine (ISSN 2380-0658) (Impact Factor: 2.8) Based upon your expertise, I am inviting you to publish your new research findings in our journal upcoming issue (Volume 9 Issue 4). I strongly believe that your research will help upcoming researchers and enthusiasts in their research work. If you are looking towards publication, I am requesting you to grant us an opportunity to globalize your research work. Please submit your manuscript on or before July 30, 2022. Please feel free to ask for more information about the journal. I am looking forward to your valuable response. Regards, Maria Joseph, Senior Editor, Editorial Office: Journal of Family Medicine, Austin Publishing Group, 6565 N MacArthur Blvd Ste 225, Irving Tx 75039, USA.
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Dear Maria Joseph Thank you for your valuable invitation to publish in your esteemed journal. Just so that I can properly forumlate a submission that will be of value to your readership, could you please confirm which of my research articles you believe are most relevant to students and researchers in the field of family medicine? I look forward to your enlightening reply. Sincerely,
Four issues on, and the only things that have changed since her last request are the date for submission and removal of formatting in the template. Clearly Maria Joseph doesn't care too much about drawing the reader's attention to her missive.
Ah well, in for a penny, in for a pound.
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:07:11 +0000 Subject: Submit your research paper From: Maria Joseph <maria.joseph@austinjrnl.co> Reply-To: Maria Joseph <maria-joseph@austinresearch.info>
Dear Dr. [NAME], This is a cordial call for paper invitation from Journal of Family Medicine (ISSN 2380-0658) (Impact Factor: 2.8) Based upon your expertise, I am inviting you to publish your new research findings in our journal upcoming issue (Volume 9 Issue 8). I strongly believe that your research will help upcoming researchers and enthusiasts in their research work. If you are looking towards publication, I am requesting you to grant us an opportunity to globalize your research work. Please submit your manuscript on or before December 15, 2022. Please feel free to ask for more information about the journal. I am looking forward to your valuable response. Regards, Maria Joseph, Senior Editor, Editorial Office: Journal of Family Medicine, Austin Publishing Group, 6565 N MacArthur Blvd Ste 225, Irving Tx 75039, USA. Unsubscribe
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Dear Maria Joseph, Thank you for your valuable invitation to publish in your esteemed journal. Just so that I can properly formulate a submission that will be of value to your readership, could you please confirm which of my research articles you believe are most relevant to students and researchers in the field of family medicine? I look forward to your enlightening reply. Sincerely,
Okay, so Maria replied this time. I'm supposed to write about something that I know little about and which appears barely relevant to the scope of the journal. Seems reasonable. But I think we need to establish the basis for my work-for-hire.
Oh, and just out of interest: her mail server seems to have moved five-and-a-half hours to the right. (confused)
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From: "Maria Joseph" <maria-joseph@austinresearch.info>
Subject: RE: Submit your research paper
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:05:24 +0530
Thank you for the email. I suggest you to write on Germ cells and reproduction for possible publication in the journal. We believe your work attracts new readers to the journal. Beside this, the journal covers all areas of family medicine. I am looking forward to your response. Regards Maria Joseph, Senior Editor, Editorial Office: Journal of Family Medicine, Austin Publishing Group, 6565 N MacArthur Blvd Ste 225, Irving Tx 75039, USA
Dear Maria Joseph, Thank you for your reply. I assume that the work to be undertaken will be as a work-for-hire. In which case, I would be grateful if you could give me the basis for calculating the cost (e.g. hourly rate or fixed price), and a copy of your standard contract for review. Thank you, and best wishes,