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I think everybody from the office has a free account.

Then it isn't a good use of company time, and yes I realize I am on here replying but I am doing it from my email. It is far easier to do it this way than to actually go to that horrible site.

For a lot of people, the salesmen especially, isn't most of their work done on the computer anyway? It's kind of a little reward for themselves when they accomplish something. They get to visit the site.

I don't want to hear Kevin chewing his M&Ms and laughing about something some quiz result got him. I don't need to have that sort of distraction around me Pam.

Oh wait I forget you like being distracted at work.

And you're not distracted by Kevin chewing his M&Ms and laughing at some e-mail forward he got?

I am not in support of any of those distractions Pam. I don't think he needs another one though.

It could be.

No it could not be.

Do you know that?

I do.

But what if its being used for networking?

In order to be able to allow this as a business expense I would expect them to keep a log of usage. Just like they do for mileage when they travel to New York. They don't get to count the mileage they use to go to the corner store on the way, only the actual work related use.

But talking to you right now is obviously a business expense because this is obviously a business matter. See...all ready it's valid.

That one comment out of how many? I can look at your profile and see your usage and not even the best tax attorney can get you a write off for a business expense that is less than 10% usage for business.

And the caturday community in your profile is business related?

I don't claim this as a business expense, nor would I ever attempt to. I am just trying to forewarn people that if they try to put this on their upcoming expense reports for the month, which are due on the 30th this month which is a Monday, that I will not be accepting it.

Fair enough.

I doubt many of us would try that.

You would be surprised.

Apparently.

Oh I don't know Angela, I gave my top sales agents paid accounts last month. Workers incentive you know.

Yes. Let's encourage our employees to be less productive.

That actually might not be such a bad idea.

Oh hey look they let you have the internet in jail! Good for you!

Live journal is a valid morale booster Angela. There have been corporate stories and everyone loves it. Don't be such a drag.

No it isn't.

Yes it is. Just ... go home. DOWNER!

I don't see how sending me home is going to be productive Michael.

Okay, then you should go to the Annex. Spend time with Kelly to learn the value of morale boosters.

No.

Yes. Angela, I demand it. Go play with Kelly. Now. Or I'll ... throw away all your cat paraphernalia.

No. Don't touch any of my stuff either Michael. I already took away your corporate VISA, I can take your gas card too. I know you've been buying things at that truck stop.

I have not. Slim Jim's are just for lunch. Corporate doesn't care if I eat!

Corporate said the card is for gas purchases only. Are you putting those in your gas tank?

I can get itemized receipt requests put in Michael. I can find out exactly what you've been buying.

Fine, you don't have to go to the Annex. Send Kevin. Dwight's right. He needs the exercise.

Good.

Send Kevin.

You can keep your Gas Card Michael.

Thank you Angela.