theIsTrue

TheIsTrue is a web site that archives and preserves retired and inactive web sites, web pages, and other digital content. The site was created by Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, and was launched in 2001. TheIsTrue is an experimental platform that aims to preserve the history of the internet by making available content that has been removed or taken offline.

The site uses a web scraping technique to periodically revisit and archive the content of inactive sites. This ensures that the archived content remains as it was when the site was active, giving users a glimpse into the past of the web. TheIsTrue is not a replacement for web archives such as the Wayback Machine, but rather a supplement to these existing services.

TheIsTrue has archived content from defunct social media platforms, blogs, and online communities. The site has also preserved content from companies and individuals who have taken their websites offline for various reasons. This archived content is available for public access and can be browsed by date. TheIsTrue provides a unique window into the past of the internet, with content from the early days of the web to the present.

TheIsTrue is an ongoing project, with new content being added regularly. The site is maintained by a team of volunteers and developers, who work to ensure that the archived content remains available and accessible to the public. TheIsTrue is an important resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of the internet over time.