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ML conferences criticized for burdensome author requirements

Researchers are expressing frustration with new administrative requirements at machine learning conferences, such as author enrollment forms. These burdens are seen as an ineffective and "stupid" method for filtering low-quality submissions. The administrative hurdles create significant difficulties for researchers collaborating with individuals outside the typical ML conference ecosystem, leading to potential desk rejections and embarrassment. AI

IMPACT Administrative burdens at ML conferences may deter interdisciplinary collaboration and slow down the dissemination of research.

RANK_REASON The item is a Reddit post discussing a perceived problem with conference submission processes, not a direct announcement or research finding.

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ML conferences criticized for burdensome author requirements

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  1. r/MachineLearning TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/AffectionateLife5693 ·

    Creating author burdens to reduce paper submissions is STUPID [D]

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Over the past two years, conferences have been trying to add different administrative nonsense. Initially, it was author/reviewer sign-up, then reciprocal reviewing, and now CVPR has this author enrollment form that freaks everyone out. I get tha…