Re: [libreplanet-discuss] Question about free (as in freedom) data from free software

[Pen-Yuan Hsing]

Hello,

Thanks everyone for their encouragement and thoughts on free data 
issues. Just two quick responses:

(1) Alexander: I also have a problem with how many people treat 
published papers as "currency" with which all academic performance is 
judged, and I am also highly skeptical of signing all of my work away 
for them to be locked behind a paywall. I think it is unscientific.

That said, this situation is similar to what happens sometimes with free 
software. I might not be in a position where I can easily ignore the 
system. There is a power relationship between me and my 
employers/supervisors, and they are the ones who hold certain powers 
over me. If they say I have to use proprietary software for a certain 
task, or publish my work in a locked up journal, I (and many others) 
would be compelled to do so for fear of retribution. I don't like this 
situaion, but also don't have a good solution yet... Love to hear 
people's thoughts.

(2) I also want to re-iterate my wish to find an equivalent to this 
mailing list, where people can discuss issues related to free data, free 
culture, Open Access, etc. in general. They are at least partly related 
to free software, so if any sees this plea and knows of such a 
list/forum, please let us all know! Thanks.

On 2015-10-29 09:42, Alexander Berntsen wrote:
> On 28/10/15 23:32, Pen-Yuan Hsing wrote:
> > peer-reviews [in] scientific journal papers are the "currency" with
> >   which academic performance is judged
> This is the reason I never got a PhD/ScD. You are expected to
> transfer your copyright to some commercial entity and promise to
> not share your data with anyone else, so that this commercial
> entity can put your work behind a paywall. Just exactly how does
> this advance science? It's a joke.
>
> I would suggest you publish all your stuff as CC-BY-SA, like I do
> myself.