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posted by n1 on Sunday May 24 2015, @06:06PM   Printer-friendly
from the unedited-perspectives dept.

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?

 
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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday May 24 2015, @11:10PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Sunday May 24 2015, @11:10PM (#187400)

    Not all issues are black and white but some are. And when they are there is nothing wrong with calling them out.

    Also, as others have said, those that hold dissenting views should be allowed to comment and have their submissions posted as well. That's how the site can be overall neutral. Allow some on one side of a debate to publish their opinion and allow someone else on another side to publish theirs as well. The site doesn't support one opinion or submitter over another.

  • (Score: 2) by hubie on Monday May 25 2015, @04:04AM

    by hubie (1068) Subscriber Badge on Monday May 25 2015, @04:04AM (#187510) Journal

    When you have motivated and emotional submitters, and I would argue you get a lot of overlap between them and the ones who exaggerate and mislead (intentionally or not) with their comments and stories, they are more likely to flood story submissions with issues that are important to them. I just don't think it is in the interest of this place for article summaries to take that kind of tone.