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"ead isn't a format, it is a structure that can be used in PDF, HTML, Word doc" my brother in Christ it's an XML standard. You're thinking of... DACS or ISAD(G) I guess.
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tfw multiple people are like "you are missing this thing!!!" and you're like -- I both AM and AM NOT. For sure.
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"I think that it is a mistake to tie EAD so closely to computers because it discourages smaller repositories or those without tech support from using the standard." ... I'm gonna pass out.
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the... the E is for Encoding.
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(Encoded but like... same point, my brain was just so broken)
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also there are extremely valid critiques about who is able to do what based on staffing levels, access to technology, etc but this so thoroughly misses ... ... ... everything.