Proxies & Web Scraping

Epstein Files & Web Scraping Ethics in 2026: A Data Hoarder's Guide

The 2026 debate around scraping and preserving sensitive documents like the Epstein files reveals critical questions about ethics, legality, and community responsibility. This guide explores how data hoarders can navigate these complex waters with the right tools and mindset.

12 min read | 32 views | Feb 07, 2026

Federal Data Is Disappearing: How to Archive Public Information

Federal data on everything from climate science to public health is vanishing from government websites. This comprehensive guide explains why this happens and provides practical techniques for archiving public information using web scraping and data preservation tools.

12 min read | 30 views | Feb 06, 2026

Anthropic's Book Scanning Scandal: What It Means for Web Scraping

The revelation that Anthropic allegedly 'destructively' scanned millions of books to train Claude AI has sparked intense debate about web scraping ethics, copyright, and data preservation. This article explores what really happened, the technical methods likely used, and what it means for the future of data collection.

13 min read | 31 views | Feb 06, 2026

DOJ Epstein Files Removed: What Data Hoarders Need to Know

When the DOJ removed Epstein-related zip files, it highlighted the fragility of online information. This guide explores what happened, why data disappears, and how to ethically preserve public information using modern web scraping techniques and best practices.

14 min read | 27 views | Feb 05, 2026

Why 512GB USB Drives Cost Over $100 in 2026 & What It Means

In 2026, finding a 512GB USB drive under $100 has become a challenge. This article explores the complex factors behind the price surge, from NAND flash shortages to supply chain issues, and provides actionable advice for managing your data storage needs in this new reality.

13 min read | 22 views | Feb 04, 2026

Tape Life @ Home: The 2026 Guide to Affordable Data Archiving

LTO tape isn't just for corporations anymore. With data hoarding becoming mainstream, home users are discovering tape's unique advantages for long-term archiving. This 2026 guide covers everything you need to know about implementing tape storage at home.

10 min read | 38 views | Feb 02, 2026

Preserving Controversial Data: The 300GB Epstein Files Coordination Effort

When a Reddit thread about coordinating the preservation of 300GB of Epstein files datasets was locked, data hoarders faced a critical challenge. This article explores the technical, ethical, and practical aspects of preserving controversial datasets in 2026.

11 min read | 41 views | Feb 02, 2026

The Data Hoarder's Dilemma: What to Do When Your Scraping Tools Break

When your trusted web scraping tools suddenly stop working and proxies get blocked, what's a data hoarder to do? This comprehensive guide explores practical solutions for maintaining your data collection pipelines in 2026's increasingly hostile scraping environment.

16 min read | 33 views | Feb 02, 2026

BMP as a Bitrot Resistant Image Format in 2026

When digital images start decaying over time, the humble BMP format reveals surprising resilience against bitrot. This deep dive explores why uncompressed formats survive data corruption and how to implement practical preservation strategies.

10 min read | 40 views | Jan 30, 2026

Can We Ban AI-Generated Posts? An In-Depth Analysis

Explore the challenges and implications of banning AI-generated posts in online communities. Understand the concerns and possible solutions.

6 min read | 38 views | Jan 29, 2026

Data Hoarding at Scale: When 800 Hard Drives Need a Ride

When you're shipping 800 hard drives at once, 'probably fine' isn't good enough. We explore the critical logistics of large-scale data hoarding, from anti-static bag sizing for bracket-mounted drives to the real-world challenges of moving petabytes of storage.

9 min read | 38 views | Jan 29, 2026

Netflix Deleted Your Favorite Show? Here's How to Save Digital Media

When Netflix deletes an original series, it can disappear forever. This guide explores why streaming services remove content, how to preserve digital media, and practical techniques for archiving your favorite shows before they're gone.

14 min read | 40 views | Jan 27, 2026