Physics has always been a pioneer when it comes to information. Didn't physicists basically invent the internet to make collaboration easier? Also I guess some

Physics has always been a pioneer when it comes to information. Didn't physicists basically invent the internet to make collaboration easier? Also I guess some (theoretical) physics/math papers kind of stand on their own. If you proved the Poincaré conjecture, it doesn't matter if you post it in Science or on your WordPress blog: anyone in the field can verify the correctness of your work. Contrast with life science where reproducing work is hard and bona fides count for much more. There's no inherent reason a non-profit can't provide those bona fides just as well, though. I also hope institutions do the right thing here.