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The authors are arguing that it should at least be sent out for review—not necessarily published.

• zmmmmm 7y ago
  I found that weird. Sending something out to review that would definitely not get published regardless of the review is a complete waste of time for the journal and the reviewers. I would find it insulting as a reviewer to be asked to do that.
  • vinay_ys 7y ago
    Why would it definitely not get published? I found their request totally reasonable. They have followed the scientific process well. Even the journal's editorial team acknowledged that. Then they have an obligation to at least facilitate peer-review. Especially since it will further the science on a subject they have already published. It is important that we call on such publications and demand an explanation. If you or your organization is a paying subscriber, then demand to know their policy on this matter and let them know what you think. Otherwise they have no accountability.
    • zmmmmm 7y ago
      > Why would it definitely not get published Because the journal already made that decision, and that is their right. > Then they have an obligation to at least facilitate peer-review Reviewers work for free and are an extremely scarce commodity. Review of a work like this is effectively expending tens of thousands of dollars of people's time. It isn't something we can just indulge in for the fun of it. Besides that, you might not appreciate exactly how much chaos would break out and how much it would undermine the academic publishing system if any paper rejected had to be reviewed just because the submitter demanded it. The system simply wouldn't work at all. There are a lot of journals in the world and if the author's work is good, they should be able to get a different journal to publish it.