Readers' Letters Hacking, smacking and whacking

[Well, we thought summer was over and autumn (rain and rain with some cold and a few leaves) had arrived. But today, pleasantly, a bit of sun appeared. Hence Letters is a mite smaller than usual - we need to get out there I tell you]

SDMI hacking and haranguing: we're bad and wrong
Strangely calm, intelligent and thoughtful pieces to Reg rant

Best of the Rest: variation is the spice of life
Is this right? Oh well, it is in this case, alright?

Weirdos of the Week Live and uncut
Making sure you have a shot of something before you start on this one