Censorship & data erasure are reshaping our digital world. In a time of crucial events, disappearing archives and controlled narratives threaten our ability to access truth. Will we remember reality?
Thank you! Day by day, the efforts to control the narrative we are supposed to believe, appear to be getting more aggressive. Scary stuff. I’ve got used to not expecting Google to supply me with information I want to access, but the crippling of archival material is extremely troubling.
Thank you for sharing these concerns. The control over narratives and the erosion of archival accessibility indeed pose serious threats to our collective understanding of truth. The increasing normalization of censorship and suppression of information limits not only our ability to learn from the past but also to question and challenge the narratives that shape our present and future.
Your concerns about the “crippling of archival material” are especially poignant. Archives like those on Archive.org are indispensable for preserving historical records, ensuring transparency, and providing a means to verify claims over time. When access to these resources is restricted, we lose an essential tool in our efforts to hold institutions accountable and foster an informed society.
Now is the time for a united response to safeguard these essential resources. Here are some actionable steps we can take:
1. Support Open-Access Initiatives: There are platforms and organizations dedicated to preserving digital archives and defending free access to information. Consider supporting these efforts, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness of their work.
2. Advocate for Digital Transparency: Reach out to policymakers, sign petitions, and lend your voice to discussions that call for policies supporting open access to information and transparency in digital content regulation.
3. Raise Awareness: Share articles, personal insights, and verified information on social media and in your communities. The more people understand the implications of controlled information, the greater our collective power to advocate for change.
As individuals, our influence may seem small, but by collectively pushing for open, accessible, and transparent digital spaces, we can help defend the integrity of information and the public’s right to know. Let’s continue to support the preservation of history, question dominant narratives, and protect the free exchange of knowledge.
Thank you for your clarity and for the actionable steps we can take. Being active brings hope and I really believe each of us can have influence, even if it’s with one other person at a time. With those others who are already onboard, we can give each other strength to keep going. Some of my friends are surprised, but encouraging of my activities such as emailing politicians, signing petitions and going to some rallies, but I’m surprised that many don’t think of how effective they could be. Luckily, I know others who also take action. Patrick Deneen, author of “Why Liberalism Failed,” said about the book, “Live not by Lies, by Rod Dreher, “With characteristic foresight, Rod Dreher has written an invaluable compendium of how to live fearlessly under totalitarianisms, old and new. Better still, the book issue a counsel of hope and joy for even the bleakest days - and an encouragement we need, especially today in this time of cascading crises.” I read this book a couple of years ago and couldn’t put it down - it was inspirational.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts. It’s inspiring to hear about your proactive approach—emailing politicians, signing petitions, and attending rallies—and how you find strength from others who also stand up for transparency and accountability. Your commitment, even if it influences just one person at a time, is truly powerful.
The reference to Live Not by Lies is timely and apt; books like Dreher’s remind us that resilience and courage are essential when facing efforts to control truth and suppress open dialogue. In challenging times, having that “counsel of hope and joy” is crucial, as it reinforces the importance of community, integrity, and persistence. Together, by taking small but meaningful actions, we continue to build a foundation for greater awareness and, ultimately, change. Thank you for being part of this important work.
According to the article: Archive.org remains in read-only mode with no clear timeline for restoring full functionality, limiting access to real-time mirroring of web content, especially during critical events like the upcoming election. :(
Clicking on the “picture above” doesn’t open the link for me. Do you have any ideas?
Fixed. My bad.
Thank you! Day by day, the efforts to control the narrative we are supposed to believe, appear to be getting more aggressive. Scary stuff. I’ve got used to not expecting Google to supply me with information I want to access, but the crippling of archival material is extremely troubling.
Thank you for sharing these concerns. The control over narratives and the erosion of archival accessibility indeed pose serious threats to our collective understanding of truth. The increasing normalization of censorship and suppression of information limits not only our ability to learn from the past but also to question and challenge the narratives that shape our present and future.
Your concerns about the “crippling of archival material” are especially poignant. Archives like those on Archive.org are indispensable for preserving historical records, ensuring transparency, and providing a means to verify claims over time. When access to these resources is restricted, we lose an essential tool in our efforts to hold institutions accountable and foster an informed society.
Now is the time for a united response to safeguard these essential resources. Here are some actionable steps we can take:
1. Support Open-Access Initiatives: There are platforms and organizations dedicated to preserving digital archives and defending free access to information. Consider supporting these efforts, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness of their work.
2. Advocate for Digital Transparency: Reach out to policymakers, sign petitions, and lend your voice to discussions that call for policies supporting open access to information and transparency in digital content regulation.
3. Raise Awareness: Share articles, personal insights, and verified information on social media and in your communities. The more people understand the implications of controlled information, the greater our collective power to advocate for change.
As individuals, our influence may seem small, but by collectively pushing for open, accessible, and transparent digital spaces, we can help defend the integrity of information and the public’s right to know. Let’s continue to support the preservation of history, question dominant narratives, and protect the free exchange of knowledge.
Thank you for your clarity and for the actionable steps we can take. Being active brings hope and I really believe each of us can have influence, even if it’s with one other person at a time. With those others who are already onboard, we can give each other strength to keep going. Some of my friends are surprised, but encouraging of my activities such as emailing politicians, signing petitions and going to some rallies, but I’m surprised that many don’t think of how effective they could be. Luckily, I know others who also take action. Patrick Deneen, author of “Why Liberalism Failed,” said about the book, “Live not by Lies, by Rod Dreher, “With characteristic foresight, Rod Dreher has written an invaluable compendium of how to live fearlessly under totalitarianisms, old and new. Better still, the book issue a counsel of hope and joy for even the bleakest days - and an encouragement we need, especially today in this time of cascading crises.” I read this book a couple of years ago and couldn’t put it down - it was inspirational.
https://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Live-Not-by-Lies-Dreher-Rod/9780593541807?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=ps&utm_campaign=AU&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Lo6HGey35T6I6VgwKsHgLY6vZM&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_qG5BhDTARIsAA0UHSLRiTcQQWQVwrRkCQAXQ0imNWMLwE605ZbCye-TlmQK8mO6XDk6PIMaAulgEALw_wcB
Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts. It’s inspiring to hear about your proactive approach—emailing politicians, signing petitions, and attending rallies—and how you find strength from others who also stand up for transparency and accountability. Your commitment, even if it influences just one person at a time, is truly powerful.
The reference to Live Not by Lies is timely and apt; books like Dreher’s remind us that resilience and courage are essential when facing efforts to control truth and suppress open dialogue. In challenging times, having that “counsel of hope and joy” is crucial, as it reinforces the importance of community, integrity, and persistence. Together, by taking small but meaningful actions, we continue to build a foundation for greater awareness and, ultimately, change. Thank you for being part of this important work.
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Ooops, fixed. Thanks for the heads up!
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Of course, I believe your are correct with your assessment!
Will the Wayback Machine still function?
According to the article: Archive.org remains in read-only mode with no clear timeline for restoring full functionality, limiting access to real-time mirroring of web content, especially during critical events like the upcoming election. :(
Nope same outcome.