Query Black Hole

A digital 'black hole' ripping the network of cyberspace was recently discovered. This phenomenon appears to particularly affect query letters and literary agent responses, but unfortunately, spam remains completely impervious. Evidence suggests that indeed, many query letters are sucked into this fathomless vortex nanoseconds after aspiring authors click 'send.' Statistically, a few queries do arrive at their intended destination where presumably, agents respond. But without reliable feedback from agents verifying query receipt or rejection, some writers suspect that the information void is due to the digital abyss. Some writers attempt to overcome this problem by mass mailings and cyber-stalking. Some assume that no response is simply an invitation to re-submit. Others slowly pine in silent misery, but check their e-mail twenty times a day. It can only be hoped that this black hole will collapse soon and normal communication can be re-established.