From the inbox:
I am sorry to inform you that I have decided to reject your submission …
One of the referee reports began with: "I see two huge shortcomings … ." A lesser man might recognize that he is in the wrong profession.
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I find it highly inappropriate for someone to comment on the size of anyone’s shortcomings.
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Am I the only person who starts his reviews by saying something positive? Seriously, people put effort to writing and research. Even if I don’t think it should be accepted, I recognize that there are human beings who will be receiving this.
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I always start with something positive.
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