Need a new tactic to handle the deluge of e-mail filling up your inbox? Just get rid of them. New Zealand-based Stuff magazine reports that many IT professionals are becoming so overwhelmed by the contents of their inboxes that they’re deleting all messages and starting over. Even more shocking—they’re opting to use a telephone as their main means of communication.

Personally, I really don’t understand what the fuss is all about—I’ve never had any problems managing my e-mail. Every morning I follow the same routine: dump all the spam, plus any messages from my boss and my wife. My inbox is always tidy. (Note from Tom’s boss: Tom will be finding a new tactic, or a new job—soon. Note from Tom’s wife: ditto.)