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Title is inaccurate. The scientists in question can simply go to sci-hub and input the DOI to access the Elsevier articles. We need more heroes like Alexandra
by kaffee 10y ago
Title is inaccurate. The scientists in question can simply go to sci-hub and input the DOI to access the Elsevier articles.
We need more heroes like Alexandra Elbakyan.
- yladiz 10y agoThis isn't a solution because, while yes, it does allow them to access some/all of the specific journals and articles the academics would need to use, but the schools/country aren't going to advocate for this since they want the contract with Elsevier in general even if they don't like the terms.
- rvern 10y agoIt isn't a solution in theory, but it's a great solution in practice. You're right that the schools won't advocate so-called piracy, but they don't seem to care too much about dropping the subscriptions either.
- freddref 10y agoThis is an excellent solution. Schools should really advocate for this. The law is counter-productive in it's current form.
- posterboy 10y agoUnless the article is not available there