Yours is an interesting and not too unexpected reply, gto. As you
know from your other posts here, people are very willing to help
out. It’s common courtesy to express yourself well when asking for
help. And it’s a little embarrassing when you’re called on it,
isn’t it?
No way was Nick trying to impress anyone (which as you know is
what ostentatious means) - he was just asking you to be more clear
in what you want. When you write clearly people will take you
seriously. Of course we all know it’s just the internet and using
“textspeak” is fine when writing to your friends. But this is just
a little different, don’t you think?
If you want your fellow writers to give tell you how to get emails of
agents is it asking too much to expect you to communicate that
request well? Show a little respect to others and I think you’ll find
respect is returned.
Care to try again?