Comment on Research by Walter Mead

I presented a paper at a professional conference and several months later (a few days ago) received an e-mail from Lauren Jackson, Production Editor for Taylor and Francis, LLC, asking for my permission to allow for free publication of the paper in an on-line journal titled “VPPS Perspectives on Political Science.” There was no identification of an editorial board, but an address was provided for Taylor and Francis, LLC: 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. I gave my permission, granting T&F an “assignment of copyright.” Receiving no request for making any stylistic corrections or revisions, I was immediately informed that the paper “is currently in production” and that, although not required, I could provide for Open Access, and that this “service [would] require registration with Rightslink and payment of a fee.” Although this journal title is not listed among your suspect-journals and II am not interested in granting any further permission to Taylor and Francis, LLC, I am curious whether this journal has previously been called to your attention and, if so, your opinion of it.