> The value they add is questionable at best ...or detract, one might add. I know of a researcher who has been meticulous about editing and wording, only to ha

> The value they add is questionable at best ...or detract, one might add. I know of a researcher who has been meticulous about editing and wording, only to have the submissions "corrected" for publication to use the wrong word (existing, and meaning something different) for key concepts. I'm guessing incompetence combined with standard dictionary computer spellchecking at the publisher's end.