On one hand, sure, library science and forensic analysis are extremely important, and nothing lasts forever, especially without the care of curators. We aren't dismissing traditional nor classical archival methods, and they already have taught us much about how to do digital archiving. [0]
On the other hand, clearly the Internet Archive is a competent digital archiver, and they've earned the capital-A "Archive". They publish a larger digital commons than anybody else, I think, especially at the low low price of gratis.
It sounds like your entire complaint is in two points. First, that IA doesn't ask (much) permission, which is unsurprising. The history of libraries is not one of asking permission, but of simply doing it. The public has been convinced repeatedly, over the decades, that libraries are good for them, and this public support helps insulate librarians from corporate interests.
Second, that IA doesn't employ enough women. I can't help you with that, but you are free to improve yourself.
On the other hand, clearly the Internet Archive is a competent digital archiver, and they've earned the capital-A "Archive". They publish a larger digital commons than anybody else, I think, especially at the low low price of gratis.
It sounds like your entire complaint is in two points. First, that IA doesn't ask (much) permission, which is unsurprising. The history of libraries is not one of asking permission, but of simply doing it. The public has been convinced repeatedly, over the decades, that libraries are good for them, and this public support helps insulate librarians from corporate interests.
Second, that IA doesn't employ enough women. I can't help you with that, but you are free to improve yourself.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_rot