>>13003311>Alexandra Elbakyan>computer programmer and creator of the website Sci-HubHonestly had no idea who she was until just now.
Yes, she is definitely a woman of the people.
IF you use the papers as part of your business making money then do pay; or at least pay for those relevant once you've found your feet financially.
IF you're just a pleb trying to edify yourself with knowledge then fuck paying anything.