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>Sure Aaron built things but he also threatened to destroy JSTOR's business model. Well, destroying someone's business model isn't, of itself evil. A business
by flyinRyan 14y ago
>Sure Aaron built things but he also threatened to destroy JSTOR's business model.
Well, destroying someone's business model isn't, of itself evil. A business model doesn't have a right to exist for its own sake. For example, I'd love to see someone destroy the business model of patent trolls.
Not saying that JSTOR has an immoral or unnecessary business model. I don't know actually, but I'm just reacting to the idea that sometimes comes up that if there is a business model for something no one has a right to destroy it.
- Wintamute 14y agoGreat point. Historically the business model of JSTOR, and indeed all academic journals, was to to add value by printing, publishing and distributing academic papers. This was an essential function until recently, but we don't need them any more. They've become sadly quite parasitic and anachronistic. By destroying business models we progress.
- BrokenPipe 14y agoYep. They belong in the same group as the MAFIAA and are not needed anymore.