Ever since I started reading email, I have never been able to keep my inbox down to a manageable amount. I was averaging over 200 messages a day. All this week, I have been able to keep my inbox below 10 messages and I have finished the week out with only 4. I am not sure if this is because replies are easier these days or I am making a strong effort to respond right away and file the messages off.
Work email is hopeless. I average about 2500 messages a day and my current inbox is hovering right around 3900 messages.