NeurIPS AC says reviewers ask for rebuttals but often ignore clarification requests

prajdabre · x · 2026-08-04

In a NeurIPS 2026 E&D track context, the author complains that many reviewers do not respond to clarification requests, even though they expect authors to reply to rebuttals.

The point is a process critique: if reviewers want authors to engage seriously, reviewers themselves should also be accountable and responsive. The post frames this as a broader issue of reviewer responsibility and conference etiquette.

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