Ask HN: Is the annual Nautilus subscription worth it?

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I see Nautilus articles get linked here fairly regularly, but I hadn't known much about the publication until today. I like the idea of what they're doing (thematic and multidisciplinary scientific writings), but wonder if it works in the long run. Any subscribers here that recommend the switch to active readership? I'm hesitant to give more of my time to online publications since it's so easy to get sucked into reading rubbish, which is why I'm seeking some external validation before opening my wallet and schedule.

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Nautilus is worthy of your support. The Wikipedia article enumerates its successes and some of its failings,, for example, not paying authors in a timely way. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nautilus_(science_magazine). Personally, I think there is a need for a journal like Nautilus and therefore subscribe. Paid subscriptions and donations are needed to provide the economic base to pay for quality authors.