I'm "too technical" to blog about Google? Cool!

Christmas came early for me this year, evidently. I got an e-mail back from WebLogs, Inc. that's flattering in a roundabout way about a post I responded to yesterday, looking for bloggers to keep tabs on Google for The Unofficial Google Weblog. I sent a link to my resume in the hopes I'd get considered and maybe make some extra cash on the side doing what I'd do anyway.

I just got a reply e-mail now, stating, in part:

Hi Jason,

Your technical chops are noted. I think your focus would be a little *too* technical for the Google blog, but we are considering moving more specifically into Web 2.0 coverage, at which point there might be a good match. Please stay tuned for future developments.

Woof. I've always taken pride in myself - especially in my writing - in being able to make the complex easy to digest, and be able to explain topics that are relevant to a techie audience, but not too over the head for the neophyte or fairweather reader.

Oddly, this is the same line that Microsoft used on me in 2000 when I applied for a job on the Office team. "Your passion for our techonology is very visible, but we find you to be TOO passionate about technology to be a good fit here." HUH?!?!?

Don't shit a shitter. I can take rejection, but I won't stand for dancing around the issue just to be cordial. If I haven't got the chutzpah, if you're worried about the Guam thing, if my reputation preceeds me, if you don't want someone in new media and mass media simultaneously, just state it. I won't sue for discrimination. Just be honest, dammit.