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cooper12
on May 9, 2016
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“We're considering banning domains that require us...
PLOS uses this logo for open access:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLo...
. (an open lock) Based on that Wikipedia uses a closed lock to indicate paywalled sources:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Closed_Access_logo_a...
. So how about these: [Closed lock] [Open lock]? (TIL HN doesn't support emoji) I think reddit also allows image use via CSS.
protomyth
on May 9, 2016
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I would prefer not reusing closed lock since it represents encryption in most browsers.
cooper12
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Hmm that's a fair point even if it's in a different context since ideally each symbol would retain its own meaning. I'm not sure what a better icon would be then that would be intuitive unless one was decided upon and widely used.
protomyth
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Its a recent user training issue, so, if it wasn't so soon I would be all happy, but finding a better icon would probably be better.
A book with a lock might work.
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