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fastglow t1_iyeylms wrote

I agree with your concerns. ICLR's reviewer's guide states that "During the discussion phase, reviewers, authors and area chairs engage in asynchronous discussion, and authors are allowed to revise their submissions to address concerns that arise." Note the word asynchronous. I think everything should be done on OpenReview, not through outside, off-the-record discussions. I would express my concerns to the AC, and perhaps to the PCs if necessary.

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Least_Pollution7078 OP t1_iyf6o0t wrote

Thank you for your response. After reading the guide on area chair more carefully, ICLR2023 actually requires virtual meeting for "borderline paper" starting this year.

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fastglow t1_iyf7w07 wrote

Ah! I did not know that (and have never done that as a reviewer). I can't say I agree with the new process, but you have your answer.

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