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Unfortunately the IA showed that their leadership jeopardize their stated goal. Flagrantly disregarding copyright law, however noble the stated reason may be, s
by seneca 6y ago
Unfortunately the IA showed that their leadership jeopardize their stated goal. Flagrantly disregarding copyright law, however noble the stated reason may be, showed an extreme lack of prudence. Making rash choices like that are exactly the wrong sort of temperament you need for a long term archive. I would love to see their mission continue, and would happily continue to support it, but I have a hard time supporting the current people who are executing it.
Losing the IA would be a big loss for humanity, but the blame for that rests squarely with the IA leadership. Hopefully a more stable group is able to continue the efforts somehow.
- marcinzm 6y agoThe mission statement of the Internet Archive is NOT to be a "long term archive." Their mission statement is to "provide Universal Access to All Knowledge." They're following their mission statement quiet accurately with this action I feel. That said, the IA shouldn't have sold itself as a long term archive if it's mission statement contradicted that goal. So, I agree, that another organization with a more aligned mission statement should take over as a long term archive.