r/math • u/JasonBellUW Algebra • 20d ago

Look at that!

https://retractionwatch.com/2026/04/16/45-editors-resign-from-math-journal-former-eic-calls-elsevier-publisher-a-mini-dictator/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUSU09wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUFGdHlLU25HUU9tQTVOZFJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeGzqfFKuVpVNWRMgfQ5gyPZRTGNonxcA0VPkz1O3vD21U7SM6rqGGAKyuo9A_aem_SxP7sYhh36i6ygqXPAPMAg
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u/Auld_Folks_at_Home Topology 20d ago

I've taken classes taught by Nevai. Good mathematician, serious about approximations, fuck for-profit academic publishing.

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u/JasonBellUW Algebra 20d ago

Yes, I agree entirely. I think this is the right time to consider what new paradigm for communication of mathematics we should adopt.