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@TimWardCam @FediThing @petersuber @scipost @quantumjournal

Science is a highly hierarchical community. Those deciding to publish for a nonsensical fee overpay for their private career gain.

The review is paid for by the public funds that pay the salaries of the reviewers doing it for free. The actual product has been paid for by the public in the first place. Editing can be done by the community. A high impact label can be constructed at a lower cost than it is offered now.

The answer to your attempt at a testing why? is that there is a maladaptive social phenomenon in place.

It stems from those at the peak of the science hierarchy not stepping up to lead the community soundly.