The shift from a tangible communal composition book to digital platforms like Discord raises significant concerns for archivists trying to preserve the intimate thoughts and experiences of queer-student groups at Queens College. Though the switch reflects a natural evolution in communication, it presents unique archival challenges as crucial histories may become cluttered or hard to document. Unlike concise entries in a physical book, Discord's rapid chat environment could lead to vital insights being lost or inaccessible, leaving archivists scrambling to find effective preservation methods amidst an age of ephemeral digital conversations.
In an age of digital communication, preserving the intimate thoughts and experiences of modern student groups presents archivists with complex challenges as traditions evolve.
The transition from physical journals to digital platforms like Discord has caused unease among archivists, as important information may become difficult to access or preserve.
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