[Bug-ddrescue] ddrescue input/output error

[Xaeonios]

So I have a failing 500gb seagate drive.  SMART is reporting bad, and its
time to get the files off.  Nothing SUPER important, but things I wouldnt
rather not have to hunt down and find again.

I try to copy it through windows, it freezes up on a bunch of different
files, no luck.

So I get into ubuntu remix with ddrescue built in, follow the instructions
and start the backup.

500gb seagate > 1tb WD

At some point in the copying, it errors out with the input/output error and
just stops.  I ran the command again (not at my computer at home, so I cant
find the exact command that I used), and it picks up where it left off - but
then eventually errors out again.  I assume this is because the drive is
just taking a massive dump and cant handle being connected.

Is there some command arguement that I can put in that will allow it to just
KEEP trying or ignore it and move on?  Ive looked around but nothing seems
to be pointing in that direction.

If you dont feel like spoonfeeding me info, find me a website that has how
to fix the error and link me - that way I can read and learn.  I dont like
just having people TELL me answer unless I cant find them.

Thanks to all!  Heres to a successful recovery!
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