We're in a political climate where scientific institutions are under threat, so of course they will loudly justify their own existence and value. It'd be irresp

We're in a political climate where scientific institutions are under threat, so of course they will loudly justify their own existence and value. It'd be irresponsible of them not to. That's not all that similar to a company being acquired and subsequently squeezed for value. ArXiv isn't a loss leader for a venture backed firm.