whats up with rating. why people take it so seriously here?
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Rob Grainger wrote:
Most writers in other fields would feel aggrieved by this.
Unless you self-publish, aren't you pretty much always going to be at the mercy of an editor if you want to publish something?
I'm well aware of that, the difference is that the process is transparent - you know that your publisher will do this, and usually have the option of reviewing the edit before it is committed.
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I often edit Q&A questions, for the sake of clarity, and always state the reason for the edit. As you say, some one whose first language is not English may have asked a question, and whilst a native English speaker may be able to translate, to someone else who is not, the difference may be too much. I edit for the following things, Grammar, Syntax, Spelling, Clarity and Readability. I think it just makes it easier to others to answer if the question is clear, unambiguous and attractive. (Think of a large bland tract of text, some people will just switch off and move on).
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I agree, I'm aware of and generally approve of your activity. I do wish there was a review process where the original poster got to accept or reject changes more clearly, possibly before they become live.