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Myself and other submitters have noticed that articles are being edited to change the tone and intent of our stories.
Soylentil McD has suggested that "Minor edits, spelling corrections, and such, are no problem and to be expected." but "I think soylent editors should adhere to a policy of not putting words in the submitter's mouth".
I agree with that. If the editors want to add their own two cents, they can respond inline like the rest of us. Their role here is to be responsible, not privileged.
The stories we submit are a reflection of our enthusiasms and beliefs, the tone and character of those posts is as much part of the submitter's story as the actual content. The community is what makes sites like SN and Slashdot before it, an eclectic community with a wide range of opinions, styles and passions will always be more active and interesting than a bland monoculture. SN's editors should embrace and encourage that diversity, not sabotage it to appease some corporate interests.
So what do other Soylentils think? Should the submissions be allowed to stand as a clear reflection of the community's intent, or should the editors change our submissions to suit their perception of suitability?
(Score: 4, Informative) by frojack on Sunday May 24 2015, @07:59PM
Should the submissions be allowed to stand as a clear reflection of the community's intent,
The community does not intend that you can put words into the mouths of linked articles to support your personal biases.
We are barely tolerant or raging rant articles in the first place, but when you cite articles that don't say what you said they say, you become just noise.
If you can't fairly summarize a linked article, then why submit the link?
If all you want to do is post some ranting screed, use the Journal feature of Soylent News.
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.
(Score: 1, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday May 24 2015, @10:02PM
If the article was as bad as you say, then reject it and do not rewrite it. Let the poster know what was wrong and move on. He can resubmit and review starts a fresh.
If you all make mistake and post something that should not have been posted per stated written policies, take it down and place a placeholder there. Allow poster to correct to the written policies and post it a new, with a repost link, if possible.
(Score: 3, Interesting) by hubie on Sunday May 24 2015, @10:31PM
This point goes largely unappreciated. Perhaps the Journal feature could be better publicized or make a little more prominent.