Several days of email have finally drawn the first hint of a response to GetReligion's request for a correction on that Washington Post story about missionaries, modern Istanbul and the sacking of the city in 1204. Stay tuned as the process rolls on.

Re: Still seeking a correction

Thank you for your recent e-mail to the Washington Post's corrections dropbox.

Your message has been forwarded to the National desk for investigation.

We appreciate your feedback.

Washington Post Corrections Dropbox

corrections@washpost.com

True, this does not feel very fulfilling. This might be a computer, rather than a person. But, hey, it's the first hint of a response. Maybe.