The internet is changing, with concerns about disappearing content and the evolution of online communities.
Summary
- Archiving web content is crucial for preserving knowledge.
- Concerns about the cost and longevity of archiving data.
- The evolution of online communities and the shift towards more private, gated platforms.
Archiving Web Content
Redditor takingastep emphasizes the importance of archiving web pages/sites to ensure that valuable knowledge is not lost over time.
ISP Woes
lt_kernel_panic humorously imagines ISPs using the study’s findings as a retort to broadband quality complaints.
Evolution of Online Communities
WolfVidya reflects on the changing landscape of the internet, comparing it to a highway filled with billboards and highlighting the shift towards more private online spaces.
FL_d laments the loss of valuable information on the internet and how random forum posts have been helpful in fixing equipment.
The sentiment towards the disappearing internet varies, with some seeing it as a natural evolution while others express concern over lost knowledge and the changing nature of online spaces.