[edw519]

AA searched their exchange database for the text I posted, found the guy, and fired Mr. X on the spot.

As upsetting as this is, it's just not that big of a surprise. Some companies take non-disclosure very seriously. Why didn't Mr. X just use gmail? I can't imagine discussing any company's internals on their own email system.

OTOH, maybe Mr. X just committed corporate suicide by email. That's one way to escape the insanity.

Thanks for the update, Dustin. I sure hope Mr. X lands on his feet fairly soon and I applaud your contribution. I like to think that integrity still trumps idiocy.

[trevorbramble]

I wondered that as well and assumed he used his corporate account to make his identity claim more credible.

[3pt14159]

He could have emailed Dustin from gmail then told Dustin to make a throw away email that he would email "hey Betsy, hope the trip went well. Did you bring me back any chocolate from Switzerland?" Done. Verified and completely secure.

[buugs]

This however is an idea usually reserved for hindsight.