[serd]

I emailed Ken Thompson and Noam Chomsky in the past, and they replied! It probably wouldn’t work any other way.

[dwedge]

Emailing Richard Stallman is always an adventure

[mghackerlady]

I email him often enough that I sometimes worry I annoy him (not that often, once or twice a month or so. always interesting to pick his brain on whatever topic and despite my worries, knowing him I doubt he minds)

[embit]

I once emailed Douglas Hofstadter with some of my own ideas after reading his book (GEB) and he actually responded with a long reply.

[carlesfe]

I did write to him some weeks ago after reading GEB! Didn't get a reply, but also, I don't expect to. I just hope he reads the praise :)