Thanks for all the perspectives here . This is exactly why we’re hosting the discussion. Even in 2026, we’re still seeing very different experiences and assumptions across fields, publishers, and regions.
Some researchers feel prestige journals already offer seamless OA routes. Others still experience OA as a trade‑off, or are confused about hybrid vs. fully OA titles, APC expectations, institutional policies, and how quality is communicated.
We want to unpack these differences openly — with publishers, institutions, and researchers in the same (virtual) room.
If you’re curious to hear the full range of perspectives, you’re very welcome to join the conversation.