Another archive question

[Jim Choate]

Since an archive is intended for long-term consumption whereas a standard
mailing list is more akin to a conversation (however public one might hold
it to be) wouldn't an archivist run a higher risk of legal involvement
with respect to 3rd party usage and illegal activity?

Consider the levels of responsibility under current law for:

Actor
^
Archive
^
Author > List Member (May be 'Actor')

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