This is the forth and final installment of our series on how poorly the Chronicle’s Design Editor responds to criticism that he’s not done his homework. Air kisses for everyone from Big Z!
On Oct 24, 2007, at 3:03 PM, Sardar, Zahid wrote:

Thanks Tom,
appreciate your input, and be sure to continue to express your views always. It gets people informed about every point of view.
best
Zahid

To which I replied:

Zahid,

Not sure what you’re thanking me for, but if it’s for saying “the emperor has no clothes,” then you’re welcome. I still do wish you’d answer in a substantive way, but clearly that’s not something you seem inclined to do. Too bad.

And yes, I’ll be sure to continue to express my views, and I’m sure you won’t mind if, in that spirit, I blog about this informative email exchange.

And thanks, also, for giving me something new to look for in the Chronicle; I’ll be sure to read your columns with interest from now on.

Best,

Tom