1. In very few circumstances are the authors setting the price of their work. The publishers do, and the authors receive a small cut. 2. Here, you are contendi

1. In very few circumstances are the authors setting the price of their work. The publishers do, and the authors receive a small cut. 2. Here, you are contending that knowledge should only be available to those who can pay. That's a completely valid opinion, but let's just be clear about what it is insinuating.