Poll: Notes in stories from Editors. Not Authors. EDITORS.

Notes in stories from Editors. Not Authors. EDITORS.
When an author makes an Author's Note in a story I see this as valid. Often they wish to explain something that cannot be explained in the text. There is a current trend for some editors to append notes. What do you think of that? Tick all that apply. [166 votes total]

If the note adds value to the story I am happy (103)  62%
I think they are part of the tale (23)  13%
I hate them and want them gone (25)  15%
I have no idea what they are for. An editor is a silent partner, surely? (36)  21%
I like them (30)  18%
I laugh at them and like them (18)  10%
I laugh at them and despise them (6)  3%
I tune them out (24)  14%
Get rid of them (26)  15%
Why does the author allow them? (27)  16%
Why does the webmaster allow them? (20)  12%
They annoy me so much I give the story up (9)  5%
I think 'get a room already, and flirt in private' (9)  5%
They should have an editor to edit those out (27)  16%

 


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