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> Putting copyrighted stuff on the IA wasn't as common back then. I'm still amazed the IA is getting away with hosting some of the stuff it is right now, hones
by giobox 3y ago
> Putting copyrighted stuff on the IA wasn't as common back then.
I'm still amazed the IA is getting away with hosting some of the stuff it is right now, honestly. I love it, but I am mentally preparing myself for it changing substantially eventually. All it's going to take is probably something like the wrong Nintendo IP appearing in the site for a while and the scent attracting Nintendo's lawyers, or similar. If there's content you want, I'd download it while you still can.
Longer term, I'd love for the IA to get recognized in US law and some rules to make it easier to archive/share certain types of older software/digital IP without the worries we have today, but probably a pipe dream.
- causi 3y agoIndeed. That's one reason the whole "emergency library" thing made me so angry. It's always one stupid decision that ruins it for everybody else.