Well. I must say that I felt strange in sending that message to Elsevier. It was as if I had desecrated some kind of solemn temple of knowledge. But the ancient Gods are dead - no fear of their dark curses
It will take quite a few strong spines like yours before we can topple those who have erected a paywall between publicly financed research and the public.
I admire your strong, brave position in this affair. Unfortunately I cannot do the same, and I guess that many like me are in the same position.
ReplyDeleteWhy cannot you do the same, do you fear reprisals?
DeleteWell. I must say that I felt strange in sending that message to Elsevier. It was as if I had desecrated some kind of solemn temple of knowledge. But the ancient Gods are dead - no fear of their dark curses
ReplyDeleteBravo!
ReplyDeleteIt will take quite a few strong spines like yours before we can topple those who have erected a paywall between publicly financed research and the public.
Well done!