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omolini [Abuse]
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 ===== Restoring Websites ===== ===== Restoring Websites =====
-Contributors who work on websites, should understand, that publishing broken websites cannot be tolerated. It is difficult to exactly define what a broken website is, but the general rule of thumb is that the web site should not contain more than 20% references to missing content, such as broken images, or broken links. The main page (typically index.html on the root of the domain) should not contain any broken links or broken images. If the website you are archiving is otherwise good, you may want to recreate the missing content using Google image search, and/or other sources. If you have any concerns about the website you are publishing, or if you would like to hear suggestions how to improve a website before publishing it, we welcome you to ask us on Discord. We are there to help! Exceptionally well restored websites may be featured on our website, or social media platforms. ​+Contributors who work on websites, should understand, that publishing broken websites cannot be tolerated. It is difficult to exactly define what a broken website is, but the general rule of thumb is that the web site should not contain more than 20% references to missing content, such as broken images, or broken links. The main page (typically index.html on the root of the domain) should not contain any broken links or broken images. If the website you are archiving is otherwise good, you may want to recreate the missing content using Google image search, and/or other sources. If you have any concerns about the website you are publishing, or if you would like to hear suggestions how to improve a website before publishing it, we welcome you to ask us on Discord. We are there to help! Exceptionally well restored websites may be featured on our website, or social media platforms, and credited
  
 +===== Scope =====
 +ProtoWeb is a service that attempts to recreate the experience of using the World Wide Web as it existed when it was at it's infancy (ProtoWeb = Prototype Web). Generally pages from the years characterizing the early Internet boom from years 1995 to 1999 should be restored and are allowed on ProtoWeb. A year is picked that best characterizes the website at the peak of its popularity. If such version of a site cannot be restored due to missing or broken assets at archive.org,​ an alternative version can be restored, so most (if not all) functionality of a website can be rebuilt. ​
  
-===== Prohibited Websites ===== +We may allow some websites outside the 1995-1999 range if ONE of the following criteria ​are met. 
-Websites that contain unauthorized distribution ​of copyrighted software, such as warez sites, and web sites that spread malware such as viruses, browser hijackers, spyware, and adware (such as BonziBuddy) ​are strictly prohibitedWebsites containing adult content, such as nudity, are out of scope on our platformPlease note that we are family friendly service.+  * Website first appeared after 1999. 
 +  * The only good archived copy of website is available from after 1999. 
 +  * The website'​s popularity peaked after 1999.
  
-===== Abuse ===== +And ALL of the following criteria are met: 
-**All activity, including browsing web sites, logon attempts, page edits and suspicious activity, such as malformed URL's are logged across all platforms of ProtoWeb**. Any malicious activity, including vandalism and improper use of the service, is reported, and continued misuse will lead to a ban to the platform, and serious cases will be reported to the authorities. These measures are in place to protect the integrity of the service, as well as the content being distributed on the platform+  Restored website is from before 2005 
 +  ​Site has cultural significance. 
 +  ​Site can be easily browsed with web browsers released before 2000.
  
-===== Copyright Holders and Disputes ​===== +===== Language ​===== 
-This service was created with one purpose in mind - the sharing and preservation ​of old classic ​websites ​and +ProtoWeb caters to users that are primarily from international backgrounds,​ hence we favor restoration ​of websites that can be understood by most peopleThis is why we prefer English when possible. We may consider restoring websites ​of other languages if the site was culturally significantor if the website had an English option in addition ​to it's local language.
-software ​that has long since been lost to historyMany of us grew up using old computers and softwareand we wish to continue preserving and providing ​the opportunity ​to learn and experiment with classic software that defined the early beginnings of the Internet for the next generation of computer hobbyists.+
  
-If you desire for a software title you own a copyright for be removed from our archives, or if you would like to report disputes or problems with the content distributed on the service, please feel free to contact the Administrators by sending an email or by using the links below to get in touch. You may reach out directly by email using the [[:​contact_information|contact information here]]. +===== Prohibited Websites ===== 
- +Websites ​that contain unauthorized distribution of copyrighted softwaresuch as warez sitesand web sites that spread malware such as viruses, browser hijackers, spyware, and adware (such as BonziBuddy) are strictly prohibited. Websites containing adult contentsuch as nudity, are out of scope on our platform. Please note that ProtoWeb should be considered a family friendly service.
-We request ​that you identify who you areif you are acting ​as a proxy for a copyright holderthe exact files that you desire to have removed, and any helpful contact informationincluding phone numbers or reply-to email addresses.+
  
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