With SIGGRAPH, TVCG, NSF, and CHI I ended up reviewing 30+ submissions this month. It was quite some extra work, especially for an industry researcher who doesn’t have to serve on academic review committees. But I am glad that I would get (forced) to read topics that I usually would not, and really appreciate those who accepted my review invitations.
I am also surprised by the reluctance of some to review papers, especially for those who are in the academia whose careers depend on getting their own papers accepted and grants funded. If you are too busy to review other people’s submissions, you probably shouldn’t submit to begin with. Who should review yours then?
