Rules

Following the rules of ED will provide results as objective and representative as possible.

• Every archive is unique.
• Everybody who is involved in the process is held in respect.
• An archive is not a set of random images: it always has an owner.
• The edit is made according to the expertise based on an established system, professional experience and common sense.
• Editors are responsible for their decisions.
• Editors have to be able to justify their actions.
• Every edit is treated individually and independently.
• There is no aim to find a pattern, but a singularity.
• The purpose of the edit is to make a representational model that can substitute the whole.
• Exceptions can be made in the process, admitting mistakes and changing opinion is appreciated.
• The edit is done in a strict, but focused manner.
• Esthetics is considered, but never overrules reason.
• Authenticity, representation and singularity are the main criteria of the final edit.
• Knowledge gained while editing has a great value and is taken into consideration during the next edits. Therefore, all the questions and discussions are documented.
• Accuracy of the final edit and future impact on everybody who is involved stands above all.
• More than two people should perform the edit to avoid one-sided opinion.
• Any case of doubt or disagreement is to be resolved by discussion.
• Decisions have to be unanimous.
• The archive is the only source of information for the editors.
• Nothing external that could influence the original context can be added.
• Personal judgment or assessment is forbidden.
• Irrelevant remarks and comments are forbidden.
• The common goal to create a representative model goes above the editors’ personal opinions.