That post doesn't advocate for a new model; it just points out possible deficiencies in current conceptions. >The society is a network of researchers with like

That post doesn't advocate for a new model; it just points out possible deficiencies in current conceptions. >The society is a network of researchers with like interests. So, the added value is for the researchers in the network, but that value is subsidized by the "payers", who are not the researchers? >Open access publishing threatens this subscription model. If paid library subscriptions disappear entirely, a new payer or payers will need to be found.