Comment on What’s Up with Dr. George Perry? by Nils

I guess that at some point in a scientific career, collecting memberships in editoral board can become addictive, much in the same way as executive/administrative board memberships become addictive to managers and politicians. The danger being, of course, besides the fact that it is impossible to contribute meaningfully to too many boards, that the risk of becoming involved in a scandal increases. I believe one should think twice before accepting membership in an editorial board, and ask oneself (1) do I endorse the politics of this publisher? and (2) do I have the time to make the job seriously?