Andrew Sly wrote:

On Thu, 14 Jul 2005, Michael Lockey wrote:



I've been around long enough
that I can honestly say the quality of submissions from DP is much
higher than when individuals were doing all their own work, with no
checks except ad hoc.  Naithless, PSTB have determined that quality and


Interesting argument. One that I might disagree with on some levels.

Some books, prepared by some people for PG have had a truly exceptional
quality, without going through the DP process.

   Please; I would just like to make it clear that much excellent work HAS
   been, and continues to be, published by individuals,  and even works of
   lesser quality can be the equivalent of (so-called) published books.  I
   don't think I've ever seen a book without errata, and some- including
   best sellers- can be appalling.  It'll be interesting to see how Mr.
   Potter fares this time...  No; I'm talking about the overall
   performance; and not making any comparisons.  Our mandate must simply
   include continuous improvement.
   DP is, I assume, aware that folk with enthusiasm will be more involved
   with a work.  Upcoming books are announced at several stages of the
   process so that anyone with interest can grab stuff that excites them,
   both for processing and whitewashing.  (I have just grabbed The Old
   Coast Road, since I'm very interested in historic transportation.)  By
   definition, proofers will, when possible, go for what they enjoy.
   But there's always Copyright Renewals, and the Grammer of English
   Grammers...
   Michael Lockey