<oembed><type>rich</type><version>1.0</version><title>Redish Lab wrote</title><author_name>Redish Lab (npub16j…cknep)</author_name><author_url>https://yabu.me/npub16jr6tn76pth8u36wjh0j09zmed42aue7slg8er9nw3qtl6wuh3us8cknep</author_url><provider_name>njump</provider_name><provider_url>https://yabu.me</provider_url><html>Who selects the reviewers for a PubPeer review?  &#xA;&#xA;The problem with PubPeer is that it is (as I understand it) a commentation system for people who have something to say about an article.  But that&#39;s not what we need review for.  What we need review for is to provide context for people who are not in the field.  &#xA;&#xA;A good review is a lot of work.  It needs to be from a separate group (so as to avoid conflict of interest).  It is not supposed to be self-serving (so it shouldn&#39;t be because someone feels they need to add to the discussion).  Instead, a proper review is that someone asks a qualified expert to provide context and evaluation of a product.&#xA;&#xA;The first key (conflict of interest) is why we can&#39;t just leave preprints unreviewed.  The second is why we can&#39;t just leave it open for people who are helpful.  The third is why editors ask reviewers to provide reviews, and why we don&#39;t want authors to be the ones soliciting the reviews.</html></oembed>