On: South Africa is running out of Marmite

[mcphage]

Random question, but why does this article not list the author?

[boomboomsubban → mcphage]

It's the Economist's schtick. They claim it reflects the voice of the collective that worked on it. Critics say it's to make it seem more objective then opinionated, or hide inexperienced writers.

[SideburnsOfDoom → mcphage]

That's just how The Economist rolls.

https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2013/09/04/...

At best they have pseudonyms

https://www.economist.com/letters-to-the-editor-the-inbox/20...

[fbanon → mcphage]

Marmite is a famously controversial topic. They're probably protecting the author from harrassment.