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Given the way journals work, the only difference seems to be on who gets the money

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Mar 31 '16, 10:08

the WaPo had an article yesterday about how research is held by these journals at pricing that makes the research unavailable.

Get paid for the work. It's called capitalism.

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This. Very much this. -- nm - iSpam Mar 31, 10:09 2
- which, of course, sets up an interesting dichotomy ... - call me Ishmael Mar 31, 10:12 1
  - Every person needs money. Did the paper get compromised to earn favor or money? No, then get paid. - Will Hunting Mar 31, 10:20

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