I get a lot of email from readers, and most of it is really nice and supportive. (I suck with correspondence. I have voicemail and email anxiety, so I rarely ever get back to people. Sorry.) But I get plenty of assy emails, too. It's completely beyond me why someone would want to take time out of their day to email a complete stranger to tell them they don't agree with their lifestyle. Like, do they really think that they'll have some kind of an impact on me? That after all the shit I've written on this site, their poorly-crafted email will change my life and my entire way of thinking, like, "Oh, yeah, I guess I am an immoral whore who should be ashamed of herself."
Sometimes the emails—like many of the trollish comments on this site—really remind me how close-minded, prudish, judgmental, and fucking sexist some people are. I received a string of emails recently from one such person, and I decided to share them.
Date: Mon, Aug 18, 2008
Subject: You are a lying sack of Shit
You brag about herpes and claim to keep it a secret? What a CUNT! Posting your shit on the internet doesn't mean anything asshole. You are spreading your disease to other people when you meet them on a date and end up fucking them. Did you know it's a crime to hide a disease from a sex partner? I hope you get canned.
From: RICK SCORSESE <rickpan125@mac.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 26, 2008
Subject: Re: You are a lying sack of Shit
You are a disease driven cunt and a fucking slut. Hiding a disease like herpes is a crime (you mentioned you wanted to hide it, posting your crap on the internet doesn't count)). Haven't you heard about the people who are in gail for giving others HIV, HPV and other diseases? Are you that dumb? Fucking disease warehouse.............
I replied back, "um, it's really easy to find me, seeing as how i'm not anonymous. but you can't go to "gail" for giving someone herpes."
Date: Tue, Aug 26, 2008
Subject: Re: You are a lying sack of Shit
JAIL.... happy now? Have you heard of people using metaphors. Oh..... right you are too retarded to know the meaning. Why don't you do a google search? Yes you can go to Jail for giving someone a STD (Sexually transmitted Disease). You are a disease ridden warehouse. Tough if you can't handle it!
So, I replied back, "my name is tracie egan and i work at jezebel.com. everyone who reads my site knows that. try doing a simple google search on me, you shit stain."
Date: Tue, Aug 26, 2008
Subject: Re: You are a lying sack of Shit
Oh you are one of those useless cunts that rant about stupid shit. I really don't care about where you work. It's your whoring and spreading diseases that caught my attention. I guess Jezebel is filled with disease ridden women. It gives an idea of the caliber of yahoo's who work there..... (bitter women with heads up their rectums). Stop smelling your own shit and get a doze of reality. Fucktard!
From: RICK SCORSESE <rickpan125@mac.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 26, 2008
Subject: Re: You are a lying sack of Shit
WTF? You call yourself an editor? LMAO!!!!! A post menopausal old hag spreading BS (your friends included). You've been a man's sperm dump (slut machine) or should I say a man's toilet and now it's time for someone to flush you down the toilet like a used condom.
Talk about responsibility! You're not supposed to flush condoms! So I guess the thing that I learned from all of this is that I come off as post-menopausal in my writing?
this guy RR is exhausting... i think he'd be refreshed if he stepped outside the crap hole he lives in and EXPERIENCE the world. seeing how no one is perfect. obviously he's been skipping his therapy sessions...
Posted by: Jeanette | August 30, 2008 at 05:12 AM
this guy RR is exhausting... i think he'd be refreshed if he stepped outside the crap hole he lives in and EXPERIENCE the world. seeing how no one is perfect. obviously he's been skipping his therapy sessions...
Posted by: Jeanette | August 30, 2008 at 05:16 AM
this guy RR is exhausting... i think he'd be refreshed if he stepped outside the crap hole he lives in and EXPERIENCE the world. seeing how no one is perfect. obviously he's been skipping his therapy sessions...
Posted by: Jeanette | August 30, 2008 at 05:18 AM
This guy who wrote the emails sounds like a real knob.
Probably short mans syndrome.
or short penis syndrome...
or both.
hahahah what a tool ...(a short one at that !)
Posted by: rob | August 30, 2008 at 05:19 AM
Wow, what an asshat - and an asshat with a complete inability to put together an intellectual argument about his point at that.
I think the issue here is that someone's given him an STD/STI and he's looking for someone - anyone - to blame/pick an argument with.
I second Jen De Nero, SM = awesomeness.
Posted by: Amy | August 30, 2008 at 07:44 AM
As terrible as the emails are, I bet Rick is cumming his panties right now at the sight of his name on your blog.
Posted by: AT | August 30, 2008 at 10:24 AM
oh shit, SM. first time commentor, long time reader. blame the Moscow Mules that I had this evening but i mailed the douche...and called him out! ain't nobody talking to SM like THAT! how do you think he'll respond to a gay boy defending one of his favourite girls? bring it on Rick...
Posted by: Toyko Jase | August 30, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Hahaha that guy is a loon - he's totally deluded. Metaphor? - what a cock
Posted by: Friding | August 30, 2008 at 12:22 PM
RR- Wow! Dude you have issues,and it's a lot more then Tracie's sex life.
SM- I'm glad you called this fucker out, it really brings to light how mentally challenged this person is. Anyway, on a positive note, word of mouth and Myspace should be bringing new readers soon. I love spreading the word of your Awesome-ness!
Posted by: LunaChick | August 30, 2008 at 12:22 PM
i've noticed internet crazies are worse now than ever before, why? scary.
Posted by: raymi | August 30, 2008 at 12:23 PM
That is the most hurtful, spiteful message I've ever heard. He needs some kawk.
And I would hardly consider you a "useless cunt" OR a "post-menopausal old hag spreading BS."
Forgive me if I'm wrong but I think Sperm Dump sounds like your cute cousin or something.
"Sperm Dump + Slut Machine: BFFFs."
Lukas
Posted by: Lukas | August 30, 2008 at 01:40 PM
I am emailing him right now because I want him to be my boyfriend. And I also want to give birth to his spawn.
Judgmental, unintelligent, and misogynistic. God, I'm SO TURNED ON.
Posted by: Annie | August 30, 2008 at 01:42 PM
When did "disease driven cunt and a fucking slut" become such an epithet?
Posted by: Sweetie | August 30, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Hilarious! A "disease warehouse?" ROFL that is the stupidest and yet most amusing insult I have ever heard. I can't wait to use that one on my co-workers next week. "You're a disease warehouse!" "Oh yeah, well you're a famine warehouse!" "Well you're a pestilence warehouse!"
HAHAHAHA!! Thanks Tracie. Keep on keepin' on, hon.
Posted by: Groovymarlin | August 30, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Too much humor here for the human mind to encompass, but LOL at Rick's comment "I corrected the error you fucktard!" You're supposed to correct the errors BEFORE you send the e-mail!
Posted by: Emily H. | August 30, 2008 at 02:34 PM
I have no idea why everyone is so fucking worked up over the username "slut machine". As far as I can tell Tracie doesn't think of women who have casual sex as sluts. Maybe her username has more to do with irony and humor than how she perceives herself? I mean I like my username but I'm not trying to say that I'm a Satanic legislator...
/shrug
Posted by: senator666 | August 30, 2008 at 03:01 PM
OMG. I love reading this site. Kudos for publishing his email. I hope he gets signed up for lots and lots of gay porn spam!
Posted by: bryce | August 30, 2008 at 03:14 PM
this guy is a douche - i'll use his email whenever i need an email to spam. i love you slut machine!
Posted by: Aase | August 30, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Rick hates women obviously. Especially hung up on STIs, so I'm guessing he's up there with Terrence Howard making sure they use baby wipes before he gets anywhere near them.
Except he doesn't get anywhere near them, hence the level of vitriol in his emails. Does he even hate his mommy, or is she the only clean woman in the world. Well, maybe now Sarah Palin on the sainted list as well.
Posted by: Marky | August 30, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Well- a little more on our friend Rick Panditaratne (RICKPAN125@mac.com). He's had an illustrious education at Golden West Community College in Southern California, and his resume can be found at http://www.diversity.com/simResume.php?PHPSESSID=e1c6881e3f4cc950d3a81c18c927e3a9&boxa=panditaratne
Future employers beware!
Posted by: Marky | August 30, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Hey RR,
get a life!
Posted by: Southpaw | August 30, 2008 at 04:07 PM
You know, I really just don't get men who spend half the day jerking off to Sluts in Space IV but are somehow appalled by a real woman with a sex life.
Tracie, RR just resents you for getting laid way more than he does.
"If you brain hurts because you are too fucking retarded!"
Really, RR? Really? Your struggle with rudimentary English and your middle school wit add a lot to your case.
Posted by: uselesscunt | August 30, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Tracie - we love you. This dude is the fucktard.
Posted by: kc | August 30, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Love you so much, Tracie, keep writing for women everywhere. You are such a hero to me.
Posted by: madison | August 30, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Sounds like someone gave him herpes and didn't tell him. Oh well. What a waste of online space.
Posted by: Jessica Fletcher | August 30, 2008 at 07:59 PM
Tracie, you're awesome, though you don't need me to tell you that! I think your writing is youthful and yet mature and I am glad you're at Jezebel!
Posted by: Jessica Fletcher | August 30, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Oh the internet, with the douchenozzles that have little better to do than impotentally (new word!) rage against any issue they disagree with. Rick can eat it, and you should keep rolling along as you do, because I think this site (and Jezebel) is/are fucking fantastic. Why do people complain where there is actual honestly on the internet? Slut Machine 2008!
Posted by: Drunken Fun | August 31, 2008 at 01:21 AM
Hey....I've been reading Tracie's blog for quite a while (and I'm a first time poster) and it just pisses me off that some fucker would go off on her like this. Tracie...you have made me feel better about myself just by reading about your adventures. I thought I was the only "slut" out there and I can identify with so much you write about. Stay strong, my sister. You have given me strength and I hope you can let this stupid shit pass. He's a big asshole that knows nothing about being a woman.
Posted by: Wendy | August 31, 2008 at 04:25 AM
Aw, Tracie, don't respond to these dickblisters. By all means, post their emails, full names, and email addresses, but personally responding to them just takes you down to their level.
Posted by: Lo | August 31, 2008 at 07:15 AM
Oh dear lolcat. As a proud Indian slut now living in 'your' West, I think that was a totally unnecessary & rather silly swipe. This RR-Rick Scorcese-Rick Panditaratne is clearly a brainless shithead who deserves all the personal opprobrium dealt to him, but such repellant personalities exist in every country & culture...
Posted by: tatyana | August 31, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Haha I have a clear image of this guy: unmarried, wronged in the past by women who were even too ugly for him, he reads your blog and gets a hard-on, thinks women should be in the kitchen and NOT on the internet... And he might look like the typical mustached d&d player that lives in his moms basement only to come up for meatloaf.
Posted by: kathryn | August 31, 2008 at 11:06 AM
I feel as though Rick needs a hobby. Something to keep him busy so he doesn't have to waste his time sending poorly written hate mail to a woman he doesn't know. Chances are some girl gave him herpes, and now he has to take out all of his hate on you. You are awesome.
Posted by: barbiesex | August 31, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Listen, this guy is clearly just frustrated that there's all these horny sluts running around who would never in a million years have sex with HIM. The frustration is exploding his tiny mind.
Posted by: lauren | August 31, 2008 at 02:32 PM
lol his panties are certainly in a twist if he's lurking and responding here
I would like to hear about the "laws" that send people to gail for giving people stds
Posted by: claire | August 31, 2008 at 02:36 PM
You can get sued if you give someone herpes without disclosing it, and if they can prove it was you, you'll probably lose.
Search for THE SEXES; Pillow Talk on NYTimes.
Gail, tho? Sorry, guy.
Posted by: SaraParagus | August 31, 2008 at 03:31 PM
that's just fucking ridiculous. the people who waste their time downing you on your own website obviously have nothing else going for them, otherwise they wouldn't waste their time imposing their beliefs upon others in an arena where they, quite honestly, are going to lose their fight.
i mean, seriously, no one is making you read anything slut machine writes.
go back to your moral majority meetings, you close minded hags/bastards.
Posted by: switch. | August 31, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Tracie, this Rick guy (who I'm guessing is also the RR who keeps posting the weird vitriol?) reminds me of a guy I went to law school with. He'd never had sex before and really, had never had any kind of a girlfriend, either. He was literally terrified of women and it manifested itself as angry judgment and pure hatred. We were in school in a fun college town and a girl he knew from his small hometown had a saucy but totally innocuous comment about sex printed in an alternative newspaper and this guy--kid, really--clipped the blurb and sent it to her parents. Needless to say, he ended up years later marrying a very shy immigrant woman who was little more than a teenager. I've always felt like someone ought to send the A Team in to rescue her.
Long story short(er), hang in there, sister. It's sad that your sexuality is so scary to certain types of men, but without your point of view, it would be a dim day for women. Love ya, M.P.
Posted by: Mama Penguino | August 31, 2008 at 05:42 PM
You are not suposed to flush condoms? Really?
Posted by: DB | August 31, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Wait -- you're not supposed to flush condoms? Really?
Posted by: DB | August 31, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Are you familiar with the English soap opera, 'Coronation Street'? I feel that he is referring to one of the main characters, Gail Platt. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gail_Platt.
She's kind of annoying so I guess that would be punishing, but actually she's kind of a slut too so maybe being in her would be quite fun.
Anyway, you're awesome, and Rick S. is your inverse.
Posted by: hannah | August 31, 2008 at 09:53 PM
oh THATS what STD stands for! wow! what a fucking moron.
Posted by: lauren | September 01, 2008 at 02:08 AM
Whoa SM! What the hell is going on here? Sorry that freaks like this one are trying to bring you down.
RR - Who the hell do you think you are? If you are trying to insult us or make SM or any of us feel bad about ourselves, it's not working. Please disappear.
Posted by: AR | September 01, 2008 at 04:47 AM
hows this for a metaphor- "You've been a man's sperm dump (slut machine) or should I say a man's toilet and now it's time for someone to flush you down the toilet like a used condom." So you're a toilet. and now its time to ... flush you down a toilet? this kids confused about all types of plumbing.
Posted by: shanta | September 01, 2008 at 07:22 AM
Hey RR... exactly where does Miss Tracie "play the victim?"
She's laughing at you. We're all laughing at you.
You're your own victim.
Dumbass.
Posted by: Arglebargle | September 01, 2008 at 08:10 AM
Well, idiots are entertaining. We all know he's the one full of bs.
And of course, I love you too.
I even wrote a tribute post in Swedish after seeing the 'best of pot psychology' reel.
Posted by: A Swedish fan | September 01, 2008 at 09:06 AM
1. He sounds like he's jerking it with the left and one handed typing with the right... Which makes me feel dirtier than the words he actually wrote..
and
2. he used the word Yahoo's. Which is awesome...
Posted by: emily | September 01, 2008 at 10:50 AM
It would've been more clever if he had said "Whorehouse" instead of "Warehouse"... Clearly not your intellectual equal.
Posted by: Minda | September 01, 2008 at 12:27 PM
with all the typos it seems to me he was typing one-handed... I think you turn him on.
Posted by: Minda | September 01, 2008 at 12:28 PM
SM,
I love the fact that you exist and that you are so open about your sexuality (both the upside and downside). I hate the fact that people feel the need to put you and others down for different opinions on how one should live one's life. I have herpes, and I am not ashamed of it, it wasn't like I went out looking for it. But I'm not going to let it ruin my life, and reading your blog has helped me overcome the initial and unwarranted shame that came with those few little annoying bumps. Now the only annoying bumps I deal with are people like RR, whose negative approach to life and discourse are WAY more disgusting than herpes could ever be.
I would tell you to "keep going SM!" but the main reason I love and respect you is the fact you do not need my or anyone else's approval to keep on keeping on.
RR and the like are entitled to their opinions, but I hope that someday they will understand that their insults and poor grammar do nothing other than hurt their own character...
Posted by: Megan | September 01, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Tracie, this is totally unrelated to the topic at hand, but I saw this pic and thought of you: http://cellar.org/2007/isopod2.jpg
Not that you're, like, a giant crustacean or whatever, but that even the most ancient of creatures can't resist the lure of Doritos.
Posted by: robin | September 01, 2008 at 03:06 PM