I know this is an uphill battle, but please bear with with me. 1/
Millions of hard-working scientists are doing their best; don't dismiss their efforts.
Instead consider, "Science works but can work better." 2/
Consider, "Science publishing works, but there is lots of inefficiency; it can be cheaper, open, more transparent..." 3/
Think of the student in a lab arguing for PLOS Biology, but the PI insisting on Cell. Think of the lab that can't afford APCs.
Advocate for OA w/out shaming. 4/
Was science more or less reproducible 30 years ago? Maybe it's better today?
Again, consider, "Science works but can work better. We have tools/tech to be more rigorous/reliable." 5/
Consider, "By opening peer review/code/data we can accelerate science and possibly increase public trust in it." 6/
Measured nuance gets less visibility. Still, as scientists, we must aim for it. 8/8