It depends on the credibility of the review and the content of the other review. In this case, the bad review was so over the top and the other review was so positive that the publisher wanted to get third one as a tie-breaker, which is the usual process. And yes, you do get a chance to explain.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It depends on the credibility of the review and the content of the other review. In this case, the bad review was so over the top and the other review was so positive that the publisher wanted to get third one as a tie-breaker, which is the usual process. And yes, you do get a chance to explain.
By all means do take peer review seriously, but sometimes there really are people who just don't know what they're talking about (or are acting in bad faith), so if you ever get a review like this one, know that this happens and that you can safely ignore it ¯\_( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)_/¯
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
By all means do take peer review seriously, but sometimes there really are people who just don't know what they're talking about (or are acting in bad faith), so if you ever get a review like this one, know that this happens and that you can safely ignore it ¯\_( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)_/¯
As far as I understand based on my studies of British history and society (watching Downton Abbey), the middle class is that between the working class and the aristocracy, i.e. lawyers and doctors and such.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
As far as I understand based on my studies of British history and society (watching Downton Abbey), the middle class is that between the working class and the aristocracy, i.e. lawyers and doctors and such.
When exactly can we expect Democrats to start fighting this "bigger fight" and what exactly is that fight if not fighting the Crimes Party tooth and nail at every turn?
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
When exactly can we expect Democrats to start fighting this "bigger fight" and what exactly is that fight if not fighting the Crimes Party tooth and nail at every turn?
The US is one of the most dangerous places for pedestrians: cars are way too big, infrastructure privileges car speed over safety, right turn on red is dangerous, there's little enforcement of traffic and vehicle rules, and a large number of drivers are looking at their phones while driving.
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The US is one of the most dangerous places for pedestrians: cars are way too big, infrastructure privileges car speed over safety, right turn on red is dangerous, there's little enforcement of traffic and vehicle rules, and a large number of drivers are looking at their phones while driving.
We're getting rid of Radical Socialist "bread"! We'll be feeding you Trump Cake and we'll be feeding it to you very strongly. I think everyone will be very happy!
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We're getting rid of Radical Socialist "bread"! We'll be feeding you Trump Cake and we'll be feeding it to you very strongly. I think everyone will be very happy!