Erik is a great guy and truly does not deserve any "harassing" of any kind.
Even though he is extreamly busy he does read his own emails and will even take the time to answer them all... good and bad alike.
One, are you really Eriks personal secretary? I was hoping I had that position all sewed up. Damn. I guess I'll continue to hold out for chief new product tester or executive metal shaving recycler.