Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the accessibility of the JETP (Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics) website, with participants exploring whether the server is down or if the URL has changed. The scope includes technical issues related to online access to academic papers and potential changes in publication ownership.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant reports being unable to access the JETP website, questioning its sudden disappearance from the internet.
- Another participant notes that access to JETP articles is available on the Springer website, but mentions the presence of a paywall.
- A different participant raises the possibility that Springer may have acquired JETP, given that their website only hosts articles from 1997 onwards.
- One participant suggests contacting Springer for clarification on the journal's current status and ownership.
- Another participant speculates about the potential impact of capitalist pressures on the journal's publication, referencing an individual associated with JETP.
- A later reply claims to have found a new URL for JETP, indicating a possible relocation of the website, but does not provide details on the reason for the change.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express uncertainty regarding the status of the JETP website, with some suggesting it has moved while others speculate about ownership changes. No consensus is reached on the exact situation.
Contextual Notes
There are unresolved questions regarding the ownership of JETP and the implications of its potential move to a new URL. The discussion also reflects varying levels of access to the journal's content.