> The finalised text says that immediate open access to papers reporting research involving public funds “should be the norm”.
100% this – if tax money fuels it, it belongs to the public, end of story.
100% this – if tax money fuels it, it belongs to the public, end of story.
On a balance I think it simplifies a lot if most that information is just shared generously and openly. The funders can often get a head start on gains from technical applications anyway, though better access to the researchers and infrastructure built up for the purpose.
Some economically strong nations have a habit of recruiting researchers away from their original setting around the point in time when it becomes obvious that their work is valuable though. Maybe that shouldn't always be happening without restrictions?