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But then people could only publish 1/50 as many papers!
I had to do a double-take before I realized that this probably wasn't a serious attempt at a counterargument. I'm still not quite convinced that it isn't. Poe's Law and related things.
Yes, it does seem like some peoples' true rejections might turn out to be less opportunities for appeal to public and gaining popularity / funding.