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Question Does the Internet Archive count as a "warez" site?

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In my mind it's the kind of site where you can link to content as long as the content itself isn't warez. Similar to how a Google Drive link could have warez, or how it could have cat pictures.

Obviously a mod can give better insight on an official stance though.
 
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MeowthBlep said:
im asking because they have an exemption from the DMCA, meaning they can legally host retro games on their site. Thus, is it against the rules to link to the Internet Archive?
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That is a good question.

The internet Archive is easy to find things on, with that in mind what would be the point in sharing links to stuff? If someone is asking for a link to warez that would be against the rules. Technically providing a link to warez regardless of the source is against the rules also. So either way it would be both rule breaking and pointless.
 
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The exemption allows them to host for preservation but covers strictly for non-profit archiving and research, meaning downloading and redistributing these files remains largely legally gray or infringing.

As it could potentially place GBAtemp in the line of distribution if links are posted here, I would say it's still a clear no no.
 
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Lostbhoy said:
The exemption allows them to host for preservation but covers strictly for non-profit archiving and research, meaning downloading and redistributing these files remains largely legally gray or infringing.

As it could potentially place GBAtemp in the line of distribution if links are posted here, I would say it's still a clear no no.
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Yes, but I meant like the games that are natively emulated on there
 
I suggest no one should answer nor confirm this question as this could be used in a future "[shit head chud] v. internet archive" case

Reddit had the same problem when there was a fishing expedition without any merit just your query

And for the record, no it is not, it is an essential database which has hosted decades of irreplaceable lost content.
 
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