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Conference Reviews: Asking Too Much? [D]
Conference reviews sometimes request additions that extend beyond a paper's page limit, a practice particularly prevalent at top-tier events. While these expansions can be valuable, they often better suit journal publication—a concern that recently led one author to retract a submission. Does this approach inadvertently hinder future journal opportunities? We invite discussion on whether such additions are a conference review quirk or a sign of a broader disconnect.
Happy openreview refresh day to all those who celebrate [D]
Happy refresh day to the [D] community—may the odds be ever in your favor! As a NeurIPS Area Chair, this year's incentive structure appears to be yielding positive results, significantly reducing the need for reviewer follow-up. This marks a notable improvement over the past five years of Area Chair experience. Let's hope for active participation in discussions as well. For further context on the broader AI landscape and the challenges it presents, explore our interview with the Substack CEO on "The AI Slop Problem."
Why is ECCV so insanely expensive for students presenting papers? [D]
The cost of attending ECCV as a student presenting a paper is a significant barrier, with full registration reaching $805 USD even for those with accepted submissions. This structure effectively penalizes researchers for their academic achievements, especially given the competitive nature of travel grants and registration waivers. Many students find themselves excluded due to these prohibitive fees. For context, similar concerns regarding accessibility are surfacing in other academic spaces, as highlighted in our recent article on "TACL journal doubts.