[R. S. Gwynn]

I knew Alan and thought him a good, if not great, editor. Alan really never worked for a living, and he could devote a lot of time--maybe too much time--to his critiques. As for his misogyny, there does seem to be anecdotal evidence for it.

The Deep End needs an adversarial Admin who operates like a competent magazine editor. He/she can do three things:

1. Say absolutely no. (Form rejection)
2. Say no, unequivocally, and offer some advice. (Form rejection with request to see more)
3. Say yes, equivocally, and offer some advice. (Form rejection with note and editorial suggestions)
4. Say absolutely yes. (Note and contract)
5. Never submit his or her own work to TDE.

It might be best if said Admin were anonymous. I doubt, though, that there will be volunteers. Anyone who volunteers should do it by PM to the current Admin.