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6 Post author: FiftyTwo 14 July 2011 03:00PM

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Comment author: FiftyTwo 14 July 2011 05:38:36PM 0 points [-]

Interesting, who would you define as a 'helpful' editor? Would it be limited to people with formal journalism skills or would someone of equal ability to yourself be beneficial for the benefit of a fresh eye?

Comment author: calcsam 14 July 2011 10:13:49PM 2 points [-]

Someone of equal or greater ability who can clearly explain their judgments.

Editors in a formal journalistic setting carry responsibility; if something is difficult to understand, wrong, or badly worded they're on the hook. Whereas a friend is more likely to say 'Oh that's nice' for fear of offending you.