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This is a topic that comes up all too often in comments, lambasting editors or praising them.
As it stands, editorial is a black box, they accept submissions, fettle them, then they appear as stories. Recently, the Original Submission link appeared on stories so you can see what went in and what appeared out of that black box, yet still the complaints come.
Just how much transparency is necessary? (This is an open question not rhetorical)
I like to believe that SoylentNews is the people that form it as a community, and the editing should reflect that.
Should we adopt some version control for subs so everyone can see who edited what through the pipeline that goes from sub to front page?
Thoughts on a postcard please.
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META: Editorial Transparency - What do you want?
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(Score: 2, Insightful) by Shimitar on Friday May 29 2015, @07:45AM
I like things as they are right now.
Of course it's always possible to improve, but sometimes trying hard to improve little details can lead to break the entire thing.
So, let things go the way they are going. The best way is probably some kind of cross-reference between editors, like keeping an eye on editors who regularly abuse of their powers and bashing then a bit, eventually revoking their role if needed.
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