Technology is making it easier and cheaper to print shorter runs of magazines, and to make them look acceptable. There's no other reason at all. I'm trying to remember which editor had a rejection letter that was a checklist . . . You were happy when you were rejected for one of the reasons at the top. The thing about this field is that it's totally frustrating, no matter what level you're at . . .
More success just means bigger and more expensive frustrations . . .
Like not knowing whether your book will be published in January or three years from now, just to name an example close to my heart. The majority of them do in fact show no comprehension of basic grammar or punctuation. I showed Tom easton one of our rejection letters this morning. You Know it. Here's my requirements for SF .