I will not modify code. Please consider changing this in a future release so that items are unchecked by default, not checked. As this is a function that is used on the front end by many different staff people associated with a given website, it is risky to have everything checked by default. It increases the chance of someone accidentally approving or rejecting the wrong items in bulk which is then very difficult to undo as it requires messing around with user management settings in the admin backend. It also adds one more step to the process since instructions to staff must be 1) Check the box at the top of the column to uncheck all items. 2) Go through and check only those items you wish to process. It is much easier and more intuitive (again, for non-technical staff) to say "Go to the page, select those items you wish to process and choose the appropriate action".
krileon
