But in the section, "How to bond with a journalist," he suggests that "you can cut to the front of the line by spending just 30 minutes researching the journalist you're pitching." We're not sure what's creepier: (A) that Calacanis emailed the piece directly to me and very special contributor Paul Boutin, nagging us to post it, or (B) that his suggestions describe the duties of the minion he employs to monitor us.

I've gotten so obsessive about this that my liaison Tyler, whom anyone who's met with me in the last year knows, keeps tabs on our journalist and blogger contacts. He not only reads their work, he always stays in contact with them. This means we are in constant research and dialogue with the folks who are covering us. This means when we meet about a story we know as much about the journalist as they know about us—sometimes more! Tyler will hand me a stack of stories and background information on the people we're meeting with on the flight to another country so I can play catch up.

I have officially been scared into never oversharing again, lest some flack or wantrepreneur watch and wait until I'm in a vulnerable emotional state to better prey on me.

After reviewing the episodes, Crowley found that the were nearly all shot at the Spike TV Guy's Choice award show, a Viacom event to which the crew was invited. (Even we posted some footage of their interview with MySpace vixen Tila Tequila). Looking up the contact info on the takedown notices, Crowley noticed that the issuer was just five blocks away from the Mahalo office in Santa Monica, and after some phone calls was assured it would all be back online shortly.

Under the language of the DMCA, rightsholders can be held liable for issuing improper takedown notices. Mahalo, however, won't be taking Viacom to court. Instead, Crowley chose to "insist that they buy us sushi." And not just the cheap stuff — he's looking to dine on abalone.