(I know I’m not IlyaShpitser, but better my reply than no reply.) I have several papers on the arXiv, and the very first time I submitted one I remember it being automatically posted without needing endorsement
How long ago was this? I believe the endorsement for new submitters requirement was added ~6 years ago.
How long ago was this? I believe the endorsement for new submitters requirement was added ~6 years ago.
My first submission was in 2012. I’m fairly sure I read about the potential endorsement-for-new-submitters condition at the time, too.