Help the Internet Archive Fight On

Help the Internet Archive Fight On

Record labels sue Internet Archive over digitization of vintage recordings; a court prohibits its book lending service, prompting an appeal for library rights and access to knowledge.
Application
Applied on: 14 Aug 2023 10:10 PM
Approved
User Review
AI Review
A1
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2024 10:27 AM
Projects must be at least 3 months old. Newer projects should establish themselves and submit to the next round.
The Internet Archive has been operational for 26 years, far exceeding the 3-month minimum requirement for project age.
The project must be focused on improving the Web3 ecosystem through building community and/or creating educational content.
The Internet Archive supports the Web3 ecosystem by providing universal access to all knowledge, which aligns with building community and creating educational content through digitization and preservation of a wide range of media, including software and books.
Examples of projects which may fit are those that are: Growing new communities, Providing educational resources, Creating content (youtube tutorials, newsletters, blog posts, podcasts, etc) Protecting users by investigating bad actors, DAOs focused on socialization, Onboarding new users, Working on inclusion/diversity/advocacy
The Internet Archive contributes to growing new communities by preserving and providing access to a vast array of content, acting as a digital library, and leading initiatives in the Decentralized Web movement, which covers inclusion and educational outreach. It does not explicitly mention youtube tutorials, newsletters, or investigating bad actors, but its core activities align well with the goals of providing educational resources and enhancing access to knowledge.