More inclusive: anyone, anywhere in the world with a internet or phone connection can join
More informative: the preprint authors are encouraged to join the call
More efficient: if preprint authors are present, they receive feedback in real time. Also, we restrict the live journal clubs to 1 hour to keep the feedback focused and efficient
More collaborative: encourages contributions from all participants regardless of input style preference, i.e. both vocal and silent writing (etherpadding)