>Lots of science is completely inaccessible for non-experts as a result of this sort of politics As a non-expert, this is not the type of inaccessibility that

>Lots of science is completely inaccessible for non-experts as a result of this sort of politics As a non-expert, this is not the type of inaccessibility that is relevant to my interests. "Unfortunately, alumni do not have access to our online journal subscriptions and databases because of licensing restrictions. We usually advise alumni to request items through interlibrary loan at their home institution/public library. In addition, under normal circumstances, you would be able to come in to the library and access the article." This may not be technically completely inaccessible. But it is a significant "chilling effect" for someone who wants to read on a subject.