I've come across many screenshot posts on .win from several years ago where the post's content is no longer available, making it impossible for me to see what the post was about. So no, screenshots are not forever.
Since there are some advantages to both, then I would argue that people should provide both a screenshot and an archive link. It doesn't take much time at all, and that way you get the best of both worlds.
There are alternatives to wayback machine, and you can also download the archive to your own computer if you're worried about the website taking it down.
Also, archives allow those of us who actually read past the clickbait title (wild I know!!) the chance to learn more about the situation and glean, instead of just reacting to clickbait and reacting like an NPC.
that would be called ad-fraud.
also,
Archive: Easily deleted on order from Taylor Lorenz
Screenshot: Forever
I've come across many screenshot posts on .win from several years ago where the post's content is no longer available, making it impossible for me to see what the post was about. So no, screenshots are not forever.
Since there are some advantages to both, then I would argue that people should provide both a screenshot and an archive link. It doesn't take much time at all, and that way you get the best of both worlds.
There are alternatives to wayback machine, and you can also download the archive to your own computer if you're worried about the website taking it down.
Both: Accomplishes all tasks at once
Also, archives allow those of us who actually read past the clickbait title (wild I know!!) the chance to learn more about the situation and glean, instead of just reacting to clickbait and reacting like an NPC.
And yet other wins, which get shit done, are just fine with screenshots while some on this win sperg out about them.
As an actual sperg: Enough mental masturbation.
And Lefties are fine with a teardrop and "he touched me :(" before they organize a lynch mob and burn down 12 towns.
That's not the slam dunk you think it is.