A notification of an email arrives at the bottom of the screen as I log in.

It's a response to a pitch I sent to an editor on Tuesday. I can see the first line...

"Hi RTB, Many thanks for your email, we really love your..."

*bounces up and down on seat whilst awaiting for the marginally less irritating than thrush increddddddibly slowwwwwww looogggggg-iiiiiiin prooooooooooooooocesssssssssss to complete*

... ideas for an article on xyz.

Sadly, however, we don't have a budget for freelancers at this time, although should you still wish to contribute a relevant piece, we would be happy to publish it for you.

Best wishes,
etc.