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What is the problem with "allowed"? Are they not, in fact, allowed (making it stupid to claim they are?)

Or are they allowed in the sense that they don't require anyone's permission (making it stupid to believe that they do?)

Because these smart and brave people need to keep their positions to push the boundaries of human understanding and knowledge.

Especially for junior faculty, making a principled stand is a good way to kill their career.

what would be stupid about them sending someone a copy of their article for free?

I think that GP has an issue with the implication that the publisher is in a position of power to allow this behaviour in the first place and could also possibly deny it.