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* [[ZOWA]]: A Japanese ASMR video sharing and discussion board service will be closing on {{datetime|2023-09-29|12:00|JST|+9}}. '''IRC Channel {{IRC|zowch}}'''.
* [[Issuu]]: Interactive flipbook repository is clamping down on free users' upload limits and plans to make existing uploads falling foul of its new limits inaccessible to others. '''IRC Channel {{IRC|wetakeissuu}}'''.
* [[Issuu]]: Interactive flipbook repository is clamping down on free users' upload limits and plans to make existing uploads falling foul of its new limits inaccessible to others. '''IRC Channel {{IRC|wetakeissuu}}'''.
* Ukraine/Russian invasion: Archiving various .ua sites in the wake of the Russian government's invasion. '''IRC Channel {{IRC|ucryne}}'''.
* Ukraine/Russian invasion: Archiving various .ua sites in the wake of the Russian government's invasion. '''IRC Channel {{IRC|ucryne}}'''.
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* [[ZOWA]]: A Japanese ASMR video sharing and discussion board service will be closing on {{datetime|2023-09-29|12:00|JST|+9}}. '''IRC Channel {{IRC|zowch}}'''.
* [[Webs]]: Vistaprint is killing off the Freewebs you knew from the 2000s on <s>{{datetime|2021-03-31}}</s> <s>{{datetime|2021-06-30}}</s> <s>sometime, unless you pay up</s> {{datetime|2023-08-31}}. '''IRC Channel {{IRC|webbed}}'''.
* [[Webs]]: Vistaprint is killing off the Freewebs you knew from the 2000s on <s>{{datetime|2021-03-31}}</s> <s>{{datetime|2021-06-30}}</s> <s>sometime, unless you pay up</s> {{datetime|2023-08-31}}. '''IRC Channel {{IRC|webbed}}'''.
* [[Chrome Web Store]]: Google has announced a timeline of policy changes that will lead to content being removed between {{datetime|2021-12-01}} and 2023. '''IRC Channel {{IRC|chromeweblore}}'''.
* [[Chrome Web Store]]: Google has announced a timeline of policy changes that will lead to content being removed between {{datetime|2021-12-01}} and 2023. '''IRC Channel {{IRC|chromeweblore}}'''.

Revision as of 04:36, 18 September 2023

Archive Team recruiting

Warrior-based projects

ArchiveTeam's Choice: Telegram
  • ZOWA: A Japanese ASMR video sharing and discussion board service will be closing on 2023-09-29 12:00 JST (UTC+9). IRC Channel #zowch (on hackint).
  • Issuu: Interactive flipbook repository is clamping down on free users' upload limits and plans to make existing uploads falling foul of its new limits inaccessible to others. IRC Channel #wetakeissuu (on hackint).
  • Ukraine/Russian invasion: Archiving various .ua sites in the wake of the Russian government's invasion. IRC Channel #ucryne (on hackint).
  • Imgur: Unregistered users' "old" and "inactive" images will be purged, and all NSFW content is being shown the door on 2023-05-15. IRC Channel #imgone (on hackint).
  • Reddit: Banning communities that generate bad PR for Reddit Inc. Restricted access to APIs and data on 2023-06-19. IRC Channel #shreddit (on hackint).
  • Telegram: Archiving public messages in various newsworthy and/or otherwise notable Telegram channels. IRC Channel #telegrab (on hackint).
  • GitHub: Embraced-uh, I mean, bought by Microsoft. IRC Channel #gitgud (on hackint).
  • MediaFire: Not 'at-risk' but grabbing speculatively to save historic files IRC Channel #mediaonfire (on hackint).
  • URLs: A random collection of stuff. IRC Channel #// (on hackint).
  • URLTeam: URL shorteners were a fucking awful idea. IRC Channel #urlteam (on hackint).
  • YouTube: Archiving selected videos. IRC Channel #down-the-tube (on hackint).

An updated Warrior virtual appliance (v3.2) is now available with better support for newer projects that utilize wget-at.

Manual projects

  • 2019-202? coronavirus outbreak: Documenting and preserving data, events, and impacts of the virus on society. IRC Channel #coronarchive (on hackint)
  • ArchiveBot: For those with lots of disk space, bandwidth and long-term commitment. IRC Channel #archivebot (on hackint).
  • Codearchiver: Dumping and archival of source code repositories and associated version control systems. IRC Channel #codearchiver (on hackint).
  • WikiTeam: Saving wikis dumps (XML). And their external links for the Wayback Machine (WARC) as well as exporting MediaWiki databases. Permanent effort, everyone can help (you choose the size of your downloads). IRC Channel #wikiteam (on hackint).
  • Dead people: When people die, their webpages and/or social media might go "Poof!" due to fees and other knick-knack. IRC Channel #archiveteam (on hackint)

Upcoming & proposed projects

Recently finished projects

  • Gfycat: A once-popular .webm host is pressing the stop button on its short videos for good on 2023-09-01. IRC Channel #deadcat (on hackint).
  • Xuite: The largest ISP in Taiwan has decided to give up its blogging business on 2023-08-31. IRC Channel #sweet (on hackint).
  • Skyblog: Skyrock will close its blogging service on 2023-08-21 to "comply with legislation on personal data". IRC Channel #bowlofpetunias (on hackint).
  • Wysp: Wysp, an artist community, will be permanently turned down on 2023-08-01. IRC Channel #wyspedaway (on hackint).

On Hiatus

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