What makes Unpaywall different from bepress, SSRN, Mendeley, Kopernio, etc? How can you know Unpaywall won't be acquired?
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It's possible to be open and free to use while still being primarily owned/managed by a for profit entity or consortium e.g.
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agreed, it is! We're just saying that won't be our path, since we're a nonprofit.
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It can be quite helpful to have a for-profit entity deeply invested in your continued open and non-profit existence...
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So I won't be upset if conditions change such that it makes sense to change your mind in the future. I can imagine a future in which for-profit consortiums help to maintain OA products and platforms.
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