All writers must accept public accountability for their publications' content. When the paper is submitted, the corresponding author attests that individuals designated as co-authors have agreed to its publication and takes responsibility for appropriately including all (and only) co-authors. The corresponding author may be different from the person who actually writes the article; for example, one researcher might be responsible for identifying study subjects while another writes the report on the results. Writers also have a social responsibility with respect to what they write. They should exercise care not to publish material that will cause harm or discomfort to others, whether by words or by deed. At a minimum, this obligation requires that writers not disseminate information that they know to be false, as well as not distribute information they know to be harmful. Finally, writers must be responsible members of society. This means that writers should engage in discourse that is civil, respectful, and humane. They should also behave in a manner that does not adversely reflect upon their university or institution. These are just some examples of writers' responsibilities. There are many more, such as ensuring accuracy and clarity in one's work. A writer who fails in any of these duties has breached his or her duty to other people with regard to that writing. In conclusion, writers have a duty to be responsible authors.