The author makes some valid points, but doesn't consider downsides very carefully. In a world where there is no central publication venue, those who are "famous

The author makes some valid points, but doesn't consider downsides very carefully. In a world where there is no central publication venue, those who are "famous" (or work in famous institutions) have a very large advantage over newcomers, who can't simply "send email to their colleagues." A little more thought and discussion of this part of the problem would be useful.