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Another asset they have (and monetize) is a vast library of old papers. For instance, if you want to read Kildall's 1973 classic "A unified approach to global program optimization" then ACM will gladly let you do so... after you pay them $15.00 for the 8 page paper. https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/512927.512945

It's hard to see how this is compatible with their claim to be "Advancing Computing as a Science & Profession".

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Another reason why something like Sci-Hub is a public good despite its negative press.

I just clicked it and downloaded the paper?

(I agree with you just possibly a poor example)

If you're on a university or corporate network it's possible there is an org-level subscription that gives you "free" access to everything.

Clicked at home and got the paywall. Pretty sure you're on a network with access.

Spooky! That makes sense.

Wouldn't have known because I've been (ummm...) "Acquiring" (libgen) them elsewhere

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