Archive . org getting sued? Here we go...

[ThaDood]

Any of us using and posting INFO on  www.archive.org  may have seen this coming sooner, or later.

"The Fight Continues

Here at the Internet Archive, we’re deeply grateful for our community—the partners, patrons, and donors who help us thrive. Your support has proven especially valuable during a lawsuit brought by four major publishers that has aimed to put a stop to our library lending.

A lower court decision released on Friday ruled in favor of the publishers. This is a blow to all libraries and the communities we serve—but the fight is far from over.

We will appeal this judgment, continuing to defend the rights of libraries to serve their patrons, and the rights of readers to access books. We will also continue our work as a library. This case does not challenge many of the services we provide with digitized books, including interlibrary loan, access for the print-disabled, and ongoing donation and preservation of books.

Libraries are a pillar of democracy. They have an age-old role in providing access to knowledge for marginalized communities and preserving knowledge for future generations. As we push forward with our vital work, we hope that you’ll continue to stand with us.

We are powered by donations from individuals like you. If you find our services useful, please consider contributing to help us in our mission to build the web we deserve. "



So, if you see anything of use and interest there, suck it in, while you can! Including my site:  https://archive.org/details/@thadood

[Pigmeat]

Back in the 19th century, European socialists thought that public schools and public libraries would bring about the overthrow of the existing order as the "people" would become aware of the truth of the situation. It didn't quite happen that way, most "revolutionary" types came from well to do backgrounds, and still do. Regular folks were too busy trying to put food on the table to spend time in libraries and their children had to leave school to help out.

The publishers are looking out for their bottom line. They can't publish if they don't have money coming in. You're seeing the mass idiocy of social media influencing public opinion without the fact-checking, vetting, and proof-reading these publishers provide. Now you have morons with "smart" phones using various platforms to spread unchecked lunacy in brief, simple statements, one of them is running for President for the third time. Where's Lyndon LaRouche, his time has come.