Author compensation depends on the author and their ability to strike a good deal for themselves, just like the rest of us when we apply for jobs, they do it pe

Author compensation depends on the author and their ability to strike a good deal for themselves, just like the rest of us when we apply for jobs, they do it per piece of work. As for journals, I understand the distaste academics have for these. This thread was about whether all published information should be free, not just journals.