Show Rejection Feedback on Approved Database Submissions

📋 Summary

Allow users to view rejection feedback comments on database submissions, even if the submission is ultimately approved.

❗ Problem

When reviewing database submissions:

• Reviewers can leave constructive feedback when voting to reject

• If the submission is later approved by other voters, those rejection comments are not visible to the original submitter

• Users only see feedback when a submission is fully rejected

This means useful feedback is lost, even when it could help improve future submissions.

💡 Proposal

Make rejection feedback visible to submitters regardless of the final outcome:

• Show anonymized rejection comments on approved submissions

• Display feedback in a dedicated section (e.g., “Reviewer Feedback”)

• Do not expose reviewer identities

📦 Benefits

• Helps users learn and improve future submissions

• Preserves valuable reviewer feedback that would otherwise be lost

• Encourages more thoughtful and constructive reviews

💡 Notes

• Feedback should remain anonymous to avoid friction

• Could optionally distinguish between “approved with feedback” vs “fully approved”

• Should not affect the voting or approval process