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Originally Posted by TreeBay
I believe it was Ron Martin who first brought this issue to focus. The individuals who stand to lose the most are the subscribers and visitors of the forums and magazines who are sleighted by recycled material, the editors who lose face, and the professional authors who depend on the originality of their work for their livelihood and reputation.
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I agree. There are undoubtedly readers of the Journal of the American Bonsai Society who do not frequent this or other sites, who are unaware of the mistake and apology.
Does anyone know if the editors of the Journal are taking any disciplinary action (e.g. future contributions)? Alternately, are there plans to print a correction/list of sources? After all, the introduction at issue comprised nearly the first full page of the Journal article. Recent corrections have been printed in other bonsai periodicals, such a remedy might place this issue completely to rest for all involved.
It is true the bonsai periodicals most of us read are not peer-reviewed scientific journals. However, I expect the editors of bonsai magazines and journals should still be concerned with the integrity of all material in their publications. I would hope this concern remains no matter how unintentional or accidental the mistake, and regardless of the author's credentials, prior achievements, or enthusiasm.