arXiv moderator's tip: accept the classifier's primary category or risk a hold

tdietterich · x · 2026-10-27

Continuing his tips on avoiding arXiv holds, moderator Thomas Dietterich advises choosing the right primary category during submission: if the system's classifier recommends a different primary category, accept the recommendation — otherwise the paper will almost surely be placed on hold.

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