Comment by Dylan16807

Comment by Dylan16807 3 months ago

I don't think you're wrong, but that's because there are no alternative technologies. The only alternative is leaving much more of the archive inaccessible for a much longer period, possibly forever.

miltonlost 3 months ago

> The only alternative is leaving much more of the archive inaccessible for a much longer period, possibly forever.

No, the alternative is volunteers transcribing. Like this project.

Not every problem needs a computer.

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pixl97 3 months ago

In a world that keeps people working, entertained, or sleeping, the total number of volunteers out there is likely pretty small and easily burned out.

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Dylan16807 3 months ago

Volunteers transcribing leaves much more of the archive inaccessible for a much longer period.

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