Top article on Reddit's Worldnews subreddit filled with discussions of the incredible fees demanded by major publishers. Reminder that we make no money off what we publish in journals, nor have I met a single academic who thinks the system is good. Hope something changes.

Open Access is great but often costs thousands of dollars (which I don't have lying around). Article reviewing is unpaid. Free Open Access journals are usually not counted as viable, and if they are too small/new are tricky to verify legitimacy. We need something new.

@ScriptingJapan Well I'm just some guy on the internet while you're actually in a position if influence within the system. Seems like I should be telling you "hope something changes" rather than vice versa.

@ScriptingJapan Could try independent publishing?

@ScriptingJapan But if people don't sell textbooks, education will collapse because sales tax! /s

@ScriptingJapan This doesn't fully address the issues, but there is some collective action being taken here: campusmorningmail.com.au/news/elsevier-…

@ScriptingJapan Digital banditry.