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PSA:
Archive.is functions as transparent proxy.
That means, that the site you enter for archiving will be displayed as it would appear from **your** IP/location!
If you do that to any site with localization content, we all might see some of your meta data.
This is a good feature, but you need to be aware of it if you are paranoid.
PS: any rich guys in here who could throw some money their way? They don't accept PayPal or any one time donations...
Comment by CelineHagbard at 19/11/2017 at 07:53 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Wow, this is very interesting. Do you have a link that shows this? I'm not doubting you, but I'd like to have something concrete so I can edit the main post to warn people.
If I'm understanding you correctly, would it still be "safe" (at least from the perspective of the destination site not seeing your IP) for users who just follow the link, but "unsafe" for users who actually click through to archive it?