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  1. slashdot.org › faq › slashmetaAbout Slashdot - FAQ - Slashdot

    Slashdot is run primarily by a handful of editors and coders, with the help of many others. The editors are Beau ("BeauHD") Hamilton, Manish ("manishs") Singh, David ("EditorDavid"), and Logan ("whipslash") Abbott. What does the name "Slashdot" mean? "Slashdot" is an intentionally obnoxious URL.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SlashdotSlashdot - Wikipedia

    Slashdot's editors are primarily responsible for selecting and editing the primary stories that are posted daily by submitters. The editors provide a one-paragraph summary for each story and a link to an external website where the story originated.

  4. slashdot.org › faq › editorialEditorial—Story Submissions, etc. - FAQ - Slashdot

    We often edit submissions for reasons of spelling, grammar, or clarity, or to format them for visual consistency. We're happy when a story submission comes in with no changes needed, but most stories get at least a tweak or two.

  5. news.slashdot.org › story › 17/10/03Slashdot's 20th Anniversary: History of Slashdot - Slashdot

    Oct 19, 2017 · On October 4, 1999, Johan Ingles, the deputy editor of Jane's Intelligence Review, reached out to Slashdot concerning an article on cyber terrorism he had received. He wanted readers to go over the piece and answer some questions.

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  7. automateed.com › what-does-an-editor-doWhat Does an Editor Do? Key Roles in Publishing Explained

    Mar 5, 2024 · Editors work closely with authors, providing guidance, feedback, and expertise to enhance the manuscript’s clarity, structure, and style. They’re the bridge between an author’s vision and the reader’s expectations, fine-tuning the narrative to make it engaging and accessible.

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  9. news.slashdot.org › story › 06/01/18On the Subject of Slashdot Article Formatting

    Jan 18, 2006 · Another key component in Slashdot article formatting is to strip off the extra text in a submission. I have a mental image of how long a Slashdot story is. Many submissions are to long or to short. So I get out the scissors and start looking for sentences to cut.