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As a reviewer, is it inappropriate to make unsolicited comments on another reviewer's comments?
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I'm reviewing a paper after minor revisions, and can partially see another reviewer's comments in the response letter.
The other reviewer asks the authors to do X, but the authors argue that it's not worthwhile doing X. I've done things like X myself, and have found it not worthwhile (for the precise reasons the authors state). Thus, I strongly side with the authors on this matter, and I'm thinking about whether I should inform the editor. I'm not sure if I'm meant to do this...
Question: As a reviewer, is it inappropriate to make unsolicited comments on another reviewer's comments?
A related question is In peer-review, is it common for a reviewer to be shown and asked to comment on other reviewers' reports? However, I have not been asked to comment on the other reviewer's comments.
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I'm reviewing a paper after minor revisions, and can partially see another reviewer's comments in the response letter.
The other reviewer asks the authors to do X, but the authors argue that it's not worthwhile doing X. I've done things like X myself, and have found it not worthwhile (for the precise reasons the authors state). Thus, I strongly side with the authors on this matter, and I'm thinking about whether I should inform the editor. I'm not sure if I'm meant to do this...
Question: As a reviewer, is it inappropriate to make unsolicited comments on another reviewer's comments?
A related question is In peer-review, is it common for a reviewer to be shown and asked to comment on other reviewers' reports? However, I have not been asked to comment on the other reviewer's comments.
peer-review
asked 1 hour ago
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I'm reviewing a paper after minor revisions, and can partially see another reviewer's comments in the response letter.
The other reviewer asks the authors to do X, but the authors argue that it's not worthwhile doing X. I've done things like X myself, and have found it not worthwhile (for the precise reasons the authors state). Thus, I strongly side with the authors on this matter, and I'm thinking about whether I should inform the editor. I'm not sure if I'm meant to do this...
Question: As a reviewer, is it inappropriate to make unsolicited comments on another reviewer's comments?
A related question is In peer-review, is it common for a reviewer to be shown and asked to comment on other reviewers' reports? However, I have not been asked to comment on the other reviewer's comments.
peer-review
asked 1 hour ago
Rebecca J. Stones
4,61022234
I'm reviewing a paper after minor revisions, and can partially see another reviewer's comments in the response letter.
The other reviewer asks the authors to do X, but the authors argue that it's not worthwhile doing X. I've done things like X myself, and have found it not worthwhile (for the precise reasons the authors state). Thus, I strongly side with the authors on this matter, and I'm thinking about whether I should inform the editor. I'm not sure if I'm meant to do this...
Question: As a reviewer, is it inappropriate to make unsolicited comments on another reviewer's comments?
A related question is In peer-review, is it common for a reviewer to be shown and asked to comment on other reviewers' reports? However, I have not been asked to comment on the other reviewer's comments.
peer-review
peer-review
asked 1 hour ago
Rebecca J. Stones
4,61022234
asked 1 hour ago
Rebecca J. Stones
4,61022234
asked 1 hour ago
Rebecca J. Stones
4,61022234
asked 1 hour ago
Rebecca J. Stones
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From my point of view, it is a task of the editor to make sure that you as a referee only get those parts of the communication which are meant for you. Since the response of the authors to another referee's comments is now available to you (intended or not), it is quite impossible to not factor it into your own consideration.
Therefore, I would point out to the editor that, strictly speaking, this thread of the comments is not originally yours -- but now that you have got insight to those points, you can just add a remark saying that in your professional opinion, you deem the authors' response convincing.
This makes clear to the editor that there might have been a mistake in providing that part of the communication to you, and the editor can decide for themselves, whether your stated opinion should be taken into account for the ultimate editor's decision, or not.
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Yes, it's appropriate. You're acting in good faith after all, the editor is likely to be interested in what you say, and you're not harming anyone.
This is however the kind of thing to put in the confidential comments to editor box. The authors don't need to know of friction between reviewers.
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From my point of view, it is a task of the editor to make sure that you as a referee only get those parts of the communication which are meant for you. Since the response of the authors to another referee's comments is now available to you (intended or not), it is quite impossible to not factor it into your own consideration.
Therefore, I would point out to the editor that, strictly speaking, this thread of the comments is not originally yours -- but now that you have got insight to those points, you can just add a remark saying that in your professional opinion, you deem the authors' response convincing.
This makes clear to the editor that there might have been a mistake in providing that part of the communication to you, and the editor can decide for themselves, whether your stated opinion should be taken into account for the ultimate editor's decision, or not.
answered 1 hour ago
nabla
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From my point of view, it is a task of the editor to make sure that you as a referee only get those parts of the communication which are meant for you. Since the response of the authors to another referee's comments is now available to you (intended or not), it is quite impossible to not factor it into your own consideration.
Therefore, I would point out to the editor that, strictly speaking, this thread of the comments is not originally yours -- but now that you have got insight to those points, you can just add a remark saying that in your professional opinion, you deem the authors' response convincing.
This makes clear to the editor that there might have been a mistake in providing that part of the communication to you, and the editor can decide for themselves, whether your stated opinion should be taken into account for the ultimate editor's decision, or not.
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From my point of view, it is a task of the editor to make sure that you as a referee only get those parts of the communication which are meant for you. Since the response of the authors to another referee's comments is now available to you (intended or not), it is quite impossible to not factor it into your own consideration.
Therefore, I would point out to the editor that, strictly speaking, this thread of the comments is not originally yours -- but now that you have got insight to those points, you can just add a remark saying that in your professional opinion, you deem the authors' response convincing.
This makes clear to the editor that there might have been a mistake in providing that part of the communication to you, and the editor can decide for themselves, whether your stated opinion should be taken into account for the ultimate editor's decision, or not.
answered 1 hour ago
nabla
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From my point of view, it is a task of the editor to make sure that you as a referee only get those parts of the communication which are meant for you. Since the response of the authors to another referee's comments is now available to you (intended or not), it is quite impossible to not factor it into your own consideration.
Therefore, I would point out to the editor that, strictly speaking, this thread of the comments is not originally yours -- but now that you have got insight to those points, you can just add a remark saying that in your professional opinion, you deem the authors' response convincing.
This makes clear to the editor that there might have been a mistake in providing that part of the communication to you, and the editor can decide for themselves, whether your stated opinion should be taken into account for the ultimate editor's decision, or not.
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nabla
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Yes, it's appropriate. You're acting in good faith after all, the editor is likely to be interested in what you say, and you're not harming anyone.
This is however the kind of thing to put in the confidential comments to editor box. The authors don't need to know of friction between reviewers.
answered 19 mins ago
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Yes, it's appropriate. You're acting in good faith after all, the editor is likely to be interested in what you say, and you're not harming anyone.
This is however the kind of thing to put in the confidential comments to editor box. The authors don't need to know of friction between reviewers.
answered 19 mins ago
Allure
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Yes, it's appropriate. You're acting in good faith after all, the editor is likely to be interested in what you say, and you're not harming anyone.
This is however the kind of thing to put in the confidential comments to editor box. The authors don't need to know of friction between reviewers.
answered 19 mins ago
Allure
20.4k1367112
Yes, it's appropriate. You're acting in good faith after all, the editor is likely to be interested in what you say, and you're not harming anyone.
This is however the kind of thing to put in the confidential comments to editor box. The authors don't need to know of friction between reviewers.
answered 19 mins ago
Allure
20.4k1367112
answered 19 mins ago
Allure
20.4k1367112
answered 19 mins ago
Allure
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answered 19 mins ago
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