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"we are allowed to send them to you for free". Keyword: allowed. How can these smart and brave people, that push the boundaries of human understanding and kno

• kazinator 8y ago
  What is the problem with "allowed"? Are they not, in fact, allowed (making it stupid to claim they are?) Or are they allowed in the sense that they don't require anyone's permission (making it stupid to believe that they do?)
• Fomite 8y ago
  Because these smart and brave people need to keep their positions to push the boundaries of human understanding and knowledge. Especially for junior faculty, making a principled stand is a good way to kill their career.
• natosaichek 8y ago
  what would be stupid about them sending someone a copy of their article for free?
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  • Whitestrake 8y ago
    I think that GP has an issue with the implication that the publisher is in a position of power to allow this behaviour in the first place and could also possibly deny it.