I have been asked to change the review I gave to a paper
I have written quite a few reviews, with a significant percentage of them recommending rejection. Editors often made the decision to reject; sometimes they deviated and asked for major corrections. This is normal &mdash; editors have to take reviews into consideration, but are not bound by them. Not a single time have I received a request to change a review.


Is this normal? 


No, this is not normal, in my opinion. There is no good reason for the editor to ask you to change the review. If the editor believes the paper deserves a major correction, they simply have to make their decision, noting your recommendation.


Is this ethical?


No. Under no circumstances should an editor disclose the recommendation of other reviewers to you to ask you to amend your recommendation to join the majority. You were asked to express your own opinion, which you did. The editor is trying to receive an unequivocal agreement, which is not necessary and not fair to you. The editor does not have to follow your recommendation, but they have to respect it.


Any further thoughts?


Please make the name of the journal known. I would refrain from ever using the journal(s) which allow such reviewing process to take place.