> Independent from what? I don't know. I had 2 solutions in mind, and the rest of your comment suggests having the readers pay for the media doesn't work. Th

> Independent from what? I don't know. I had 2 solutions in mind, and the rest of your comment suggests having the readers pay for the media doesn't work. The other solution I though of was basic income (it's the solution for many things.) Looks like true independence only comes from "fuck you money", that basic income would provide. That said, even if your quote is accurate, owners of journals can just drop support if they notice they're talking to the wrong audience.