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Even if it is potentially technically illegal, I don't know about anyone who tried to stop it. Note that some release forms explicitly allow author's versions o
by gmueckl 5y ago
Even if it is potentially technically illegal, I don't know about anyone who tried to stop it. Note that some release forms explicitly allow author's versions of the covered work for download on the author's website. There's usually a stipulation that they need to be different in some way, for example by not using the same formatting template as the journal/conference version of the paper.
- aurizon 5y agoThe journals always want their 'pound of flesh' as Shakespeare spins in his grave.... Some insights:- https://www.editage.com/insights/what-are-the-differences-between-open-access-and-standard-subscription-based-publication https://www.editage.com/insights/what-are-the-differences-be...
- gmueckl 5y agoI don't see any new insights on the page that you linked. I personally signed copyright transfer forms that allowed for author's versions. There were some conditions that I don't remember in detail. But the gist is that a commercial publisher still allowed me to have a version of the article text online.
- aurizon 5y agoThey make you go through hoops and remember you - after a few requests the paywall emerges. In this modern day, with publishing costs steadily falling, their demands for payment have become ever more demanding