1. For the scientific community, the emergence of sci-hub is a blessing¹[1]. It democratizes access to scientific knowledge and breaks the monopoly of publishers who charge exorbitant fees for articles that are often funded by public money. Sci-hub enables researchers from all over the world to read, cite, and build on the latest findings in their fields.
2. For me, sci-hub has been a lifesaver. I am a PhD student in a developing country, and my university cannot afford many subscriptions to journals. Sci-hub allows me to download any paper I need for my research, without having to worry about the cost or availability. It also helps me to keep up with the literature and learn from the experts in my domain.
3. I don't know what sci-hub's next plan is, but I hope they can continue to operate and expand their database of papers and books²[2]. I also hope they can improve their security and anonymity, to protect themselves and their users from legal threats and censorship. I suggest they collaborate with other initiatives that support open access and open science, such as libgen, z-library, and unpaywall.
4. If sci-hub stops working one day, I will be devastated³[3]. It will be a huge setback for my research and education. I will try to find alternative ways to access papers, such as contacting the authors, using VPNs, or searching for preprints. But I know it will be much harder and slower than using sci-hub.
5. I want to thank sci-hub for their amazing service and contribution to the scientific community. You are heroes and revolutionaries. You have made a difference in the lives of millions of people. I hope you can overcome the challenges and obstacles you face, and keep fighting for the freedom of information. You have my full support and gratitude.
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