I have an email account that's so open you could drive an ice truck through it, that I use for these. So below is what I sent. (I keep a copy for future re-use the next time around.)

~S~

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Hi,

I'm writing about your Mudcat request.

Requests are always answered in the forum, usually in the thread where you posted your request. Sometimes answers come quickly, or sometimes they come (or are added to) years later. It's a good idea to bookmark the thread so you can check back easily:

http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=103117

~A Mudcat Member

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PS, Nine time outta ten I get a thank-you note and nothing more, no spam either.