Anonymous Coward · 2y
Can I ask why you've added the penultimate question to the contributor application? The wording is sort of vague (who is the one doing the "considering" in the future?) and reads as almost threatening. Most zines do not publicly announce that they will be blacklisting contributors. What happens if a person has a legitimate issue/reason for not communicating for a while, and wishes not to divulge it to the mod team for safety reasons? /nm
We do apologize for the way that that question comes off. You are correct in that it does come off as abrasive and we never meant it to be that way. We want all potential contributors to feel comfortable in applying to this zine as it's supposed to be a fun experience for everyone involved. We have gone ahead and removed the question from the application forms so that it doesn't make anyone else uncomfortable.
We do understand that life happens and sometimes situations are unavoidable. While we don't need a detailed report of what's going on, moderators would appreciate a heads up as a courtesy if you are unable to meet a deadline or further contribute to the project, in the event that someone else may have to fill in for you.
If you have any further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to send us another ask! 💜
