On Sat, Mar 08, 2008 at 05:26:37PM +0000, David Gerard wrote:
On 08/03/2008, Philip Sandifer snowspinner@gmail.com wrote:
And apparently the CAS database is staffed with PhDs these days, so it's not a trivial undertaking. There are reasons for the cost of access. This may be a case of "don't shit where you eat." We are, for the most part, on the same side as ACS - we're all non-profit organizations seeking to increase knowledge. We don't necessarily have a lot to gain by using the CAS numbers and, in doing so, jeopardizing the development of the CAS system. If, in fact, we would. But it's a non-trivial consideration, and a large part of why David's instinct that the nuclear option may not be ideal is probably wise.
Indeed. Talking nicely is always a better start, particularly when you do in fact have a big stick.
I am presuming that [[en:User:Walkerma]] is aware of all this, but I have never seen him on this list. He has talked about wikipedia at ACS meetings and might be the ideal person to talk to ACS about this, if that is needed.
Brian.
- d.
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