The recent policy change allowing access to NIH-funded research without paywalls is a significant step towards open access in scientific publishing. This initiative reflects a broader movement aimed at ensuring that taxpayer-funded research remains accessible to the public. Comments from researchers highlight concerns about current publishing practices, such as the high costs associated with prestigious journals and the perceived exploitation that results from their business models. The community discusses the need for a more ethical publishing model in response to these challenges, especially considering tight funding conditions for research. Furthermore, the implications of this policy echo sentiments that the current academic publishing ecosystem needs reform.