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How the Wayback Machine is fighting linkrot
Decoder with Nilay Patel
Challenges of Archiving in the Age of Closed Platforms
The rise of closed platforms like Instagram and Facebook complicates the archiving of digital information. While these platforms are accessible on the web, they act as gated areas where much content requires authentication, limiting public access even to so-called public pages. This creates significant challenges for archiving efforts, as much of the content is not easily accessible without user credentials. As users increasingly publish content on these closed platforms, the ability to preserve important information is jeopardized, threatening shared public discourse and potentially undermining democratic processes. The shift to closed systems also raises concerns about the cost and accessibility of information, as the financial burden of accessing multiple sources may limit diverse viewpoints. Ultimately, this dynamic impacts not just archival tasks but also the broader cultural and informational landscape, hindering collective understanding and conversation.
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