For sure, people who pirate are helping archivism. Similarly, people who murder are helping stem climate change. That being said, I agree with most of your sta

For sure, people who pirate are helping archivism. Similarly, people who murder are helping stem climate change. That being said, I agree with most of your statements and concerns. I probably don't weigh them quite as highly compared to creators interests as you do, but I appreciate that you are invested in the issue. I think it'd be very reasonable to have an institution responsible for archiving you could submit works to (maybe must in some cases?) I know in the us to register a copyright you have to submit the work already, though I would guess it could be the work with drm included. Seems like something in that direction could satisfy archivism without needing to resort to piracy.