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Based on my research, I can provide you with a comprehensive list of digital preservation and data hoarding discussion forums that meet your strict criteria for avoiding "prisonware/orwellware" platforms and major tech company requirements.

Digital Preservation and Data Hoarding Discussion Forums (Open Access)

Independent Digital Preservation Forums

Academy Digital Preservation Forum1

• Open access forum for exchanging information and developing digital preservation best practices
• No registration or major tech company accounts required
• Features in-depth discussions on storage media, archiving methodologies, and preservation timelines
• Includes case studies and interviews with preservation experts

DPC Community Wiki2

• Independent community forum for digital preservation and curation standards discussion
• Focus on OAIS, PREMIS, and ISO16363 standards
• Creative Commons licensed content
• No account requirements for viewing discussions

Anonymous/Open Access Discussion Boards

Internet Archive Forums3

• Over 200 topic-specific discussion boards
• Includes Archive Torrents, General Website Discussion, and preservation-focused boards
• Public read access without registration
• Active community discussions on digital archiving and preservation

4chan /g/ Technology Board4

• Anonymous imageboard with frequent data hoarding discussions
• No registration required for viewing or posting
• Ephemeral content (threads auto-delete after inactivity)
• Regular discussions about digital preservation tools and techniques

Specialized Archiving Communities

Archive Team Wiki5

• Community-driven digital preservation project documentation
• Coordination via IRC (#bibanon on Rizon network)
• Project tracker at wiki.bibanon.org6
• Focus on preserving at-risk web content
• No registration required for wiki viewing

Bibliotheca Anonoma (Bibanon)6

• Anonymous digital culture preservation project
• Includes planning for successor imageboards with open access principles
• Emphasis on preserving ephemeral digital content
• No account requirements

Technical and Standards Organizations

Open Preservation Foundation7

• Independent, not-for-profit organization
• Develops open-source digital preservation tools
• Global network of preservation practitioners
• Public access to tools and documentation

CLOCKSS Archive8

• Community-led collaboration for digital preservation
• Global network of academic publishers and libraries
• Public access to preserved content when triggered
• No user account requirements for accessing preserved materials

Historical Computing and BBS Communities

Textfiles.com Community Areas9

• Preservation of historical bulletin board systems (BBS) content
• Open access to archived discussions and files
• Focus on preserving early digital communication history

Usenet and NNTP Groups

Traditional Usenet Newsgroups (via public NNTP servers)

• comp.sys.* hierarchy for systems discussions
• alt.* hierarchy for alternative topics
• Many servers provide free read access
• Distributed, decentralized discussion system

Specialized Archives and Collections

Transgender Usenet Archive10

• Over 400,000 archived posts from historical Usenet discussions
• Open access digital archive
• Example of community-driven preservation efforts

Key Characteristics of These Forums:

1. No Major Tech Company Dependencies: None require Google, Microsoft, Meta, or similar accounts
2. No Phone Number Verification: Access doesn't require mobile phone verification
3. Open Access: Content viewable without registration or subscription
4. Independent Hosting: Not dependent on major corporate platforms
5. Preservation Focus: Dedicated to digital preservation, archiving, and data hoarding topics
6. Community-Driven: Maintained by volunteers and independent organizations

Access Methods:

• Web Browsers: Direct access to most forums
• IRC Clients: For Archive Team coordination (#bibanon on Rizon)
• NNTP Clients: For accessing Usenet discussions
• Text-Based Browsers: Many sites work with lynx, w3m, etc.

These forums represent the independent, open-access alternatives to corporate-controlled discussion platforms, focusing specifically on digital preservation and data hoarding topics while maintaining the accessibility and openness you've specified in your requirements.