Dr. Damien P. Williams (Temporarily Logged Off) @wolvendamien.bsky.social

A reminder for non-academics that if you ever can't find access to an academic's paper or article, you should feel free and encouraged to reach out to them to ask for a pre-print version. They will not think of it as an imposition; they will, in fact, be EXTREMELY gratified by your interest.

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Dr. Omega 🦞 @theomegageek.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 07, 2023 at 14:13 UTC

I tell this to people and they're shocked. "You'll send the paper FOR FREE?!?" So many people assume that we're paid per copy or download or something. If only!

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Hush @hushhyena.bsky.social [ View ] Nov 28, 2023 at 15:20 UTC

Also, make sure that you encourage your colleagues to post their pre-prints to arXiv and bioRxiv where possible. Most journals and conferences should permit this, as it’s been a requirement, for nearly a decade now, when taking federal research funds.

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✨ kai Starlight ✨this little piggy makes comics @kaistarlight.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 07, 2023 at 06:04 UTC

This is a thing one can do? And it’s acceptable behavior/not considered rude? My mind is kinda blown, and I’m aaaabsolutely going to do this. Thank you for the tip!!!! 💖

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PastelWitch @pastelwitch.bsky.social [ View ] Nov 03, 2023 at 19:50 UTC

Ty for the reminder! I think feeling like a burden or forgetting this is an option is a big mental obstacle for a lot of folks (myself included)

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Vi of the Pink Oak @anviloftheoak.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 07, 2023 at 08:06 UTC

Oh wow you’re about to receive an email for many of your papers xD I love your research field so much and I’ve been trying to bring more philosophy to my workplace discussions about AI

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DW Davis @dwdavisrsl.bsky.social [ View ] Nov 28, 2023 at 14:14 UTC

My youngest did this as a first-year college student after reading a paper by a professor at his school and wanting to know more about his research. He got invited to the prof's office, wound up with a job in his lab, and now has his PhD in the field. The moral of the story: It doesn't hurt to ask.

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Mrs Schwarzski @mrsschwarzski.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 07, 2023 at 14:13 UTC

Simply to drive home this note I once asked a professor on restoration ecology how to best utilize my tiny property to grow native species and this guy was like, my best friend for 4mo. Never knew him before, never went to his school, but I got SO MUCH INFORMATION.

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Jeff Watson @lifeat78rpm.com [ View ] Nov 04, 2023 at 14:58 UTC

I just told this to a student yesterday. A lot of us, it would make our day (week, month, year, life) to get a request for one of our papers.

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Danny Lore @weredawgz.bsky.social [ View ] Nov 03, 2023 at 19:45 UTC

Just need to say i just looked at the list of your work and my eyes bugged out! So cool/such great topics

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Torbjörn Björkman @torbjornbjorkman.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 22, 2024 at 23:42 UTC

The will, in fact, probably send you the published version, because that's the one they use for reference themselves, and because who cares.

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Davis @davis.social [ View ] Dec 07, 2023 at 14:10 UTC

There are so many papers over the years that I wanted to read but didn’t because of a pricey paygate and I’m stunned I never thought to try just reaching out like this

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