These emails are so strange. The tone taken by both parties is just so...unbelievable.

For example, Brian's opening salvo "Neither of these options are remotely acceptable to me. It is also offensive to me that you would think my time was only worth $100/hr, considering I turn down requests offering 4 times that rate regularly."

Seriously, "regularly" turning down offers for work at a rate of over $400/hr?

And also, "I was born wealthy; I have an obscene trust fund. I assure you that if required, I will obtain the best legal representation for corporate litigation in the Silicon Valley."

When I read the original blog post, it really tugs on the heart strings and makes Brian seem the underdog.

Now after reading these emails, he comes across as a complete jackass.