* Warren D Smith <warren.wds@gmail.com> [Oct 22. 2013 20:03]:
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In short: THE ARXIV SUCKS.
Pretty please: NO. (see follow-up messages posted)
I have complained to them for 10-20 years they needed to add commenting and rating, and they always to me to go chew a log. They have the capability to make this have far better refereeing than any journal has ever had, but instead chose intentionally to make it have no refereeing. It is absurd. I think this is an intentional conspiracy to support obsolete ultra-expensive journals, supported by big money and big egos -- what is actually useful for humanity be damned. They have lost 20 years for all of humanity by their idiocy.
I am myself on the receiving end on overly seeing the bad side of things... you seem to do worse than me, now _that_ is one serious accomplishment! Speculation on why they didn't do what you suggested: can of worms, lack of resources, [here be your ad]. Best, jj
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