> Editors have a spam/crank detection duty, but they shouldn't be rejecting manuscripts beyond that. If the system is working, publication in a reputable journ

> Editors have a spam/crank detection duty, but they shouldn't be rejecting manuscripts beyond that. If the system is working, publication in a reputable journal serves as a useful, albeit imperfect, indicator of scientific quality. Top journals shouldn't be publishing deeply flawed work, or even decent work in clear need of a rewrite. It's not just about spam and cranks.