Episode

The Man Trying to Resurrect 8chan (Starring 8chan's Founder)
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1:35:23
Published: Thu Nov 14 2019
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8chan, the website at the center of an epidemic of mass shootings, is on the cusp of resurrection thanks to one man: Jim Watkins. Robert talks with with the site's reformed founder, Fredrick, about a modern bastard.FOOTNOTES: FAQ - 8chan Full transcript: Ars interviews 8chan founder Fredrick Brennan THE MANILA TIMES | FEBRUARY 18, 2019 Absolutely everything you need to know to understand 4chan, the Internet’s own bogeyman Statement from Jim Watkins, owner of 8chan, on the atrocity in New Zealand. The Weird, Dark History of 8chan Committee on Homeland Security 8chan Inquiry Meet the man keeping 8chan, the world's most vile website, alive Sorry for the inconvenience, common sense will prevail Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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An individual reflects on their experience as an image board user since they were 12 years old and how it has warped their perspective on broader society.
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The guest shares his experience growing up on Something Awful forums and how it led to the birth of 4chan.
07:44 - 11:45 (04:01)
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Internet, online communities
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The guest shares his experience growing up on Something Awful forums and how it led to the birth of 4chan. He also discusses the evolution of the internet and its impact on free speech.

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8chan was created in 2013 as a platform for users to have more control over the structure of their communities compared to Reddit and 8chan.
11:45 - 17:49 (06:03)
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8chan
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8chan was created in 2013 as a platform for users to have more control over the structure of their communities compared to Reddit and 8chan. However, it became a breeding ground for the alt-right, and its creator found it to be a failed technical demo a few months after launching it.

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Two individuals discuss their personal evolution and experiences navigating online communities, including facing controversies like the presence of Nazi beliefs and free speech.
17:49 - 23:29 (05:39)
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Internet culture
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Two individuals discuss their personal evolution and experiences navigating online communities, including facing controversies like the presence of Nazi beliefs and free speech.

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The Man Trying to Resurrect 8chan (Starring 8chan's Founder)
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The podcast host discusses Jim Watkins' early understanding and utilization of the internet's potential for earning profits through jurisdictional advantage and highlights one of his websites, Asian Bikini Bar, which Watkins claims was one of the largest video streaming adult websites during that time.
23:30 - 27:39 (04:09)
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Jim Watkins, Internet
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The podcast host discusses Jim Watkins' early understanding and utilization of the internet's potential for earning profits through jurisdictional advantage and highlights one of his websites, Asian Bikini Bar, which Watkins claims was one of the largest video streaming adult websites during that time.

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Japanese entrepreneurship has spawned a thriving porn industry online, with one businessman even selling fake used panties via vending machines.
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Japan
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Japanese entrepreneurship has spawned a thriving porn industry online, with one businessman even selling fake used panties via vending machines.

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The creation of 4chan is discussed in relation to the larger trends in internet culture during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
30:36 - 38:44 (08:07)
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Internet culture
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The creation of 4chan is discussed in relation to the larger trends in internet culture during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The establishment of the website is attributed to dissatisfaction with modding policies on other forums, leading to its eventual notoriety.

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The founder of 8chan discusses the history of the controversial imageboard and its eventual downfall due to deplatforming and negative media attention.
38:44 - 46:52 (08:08)
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8chan
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The founder of 8chan discusses the history of the controversial imageboard and its eventual downfall due to deplatforming and negative media attention. Offers to acquire the domain emerged following its notoriety in the news.

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Neon Revolt and other QAnon followers are targeting the creator of 8chan for shutting down the forum, leading to harassment and stalking.
46:52 - 52:00 (05:07)
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QAnon
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Neon Revolt and other QAnon followers are targeting the creator of 8chan for shutting down the forum, leading to harassment and stalking. The creator has taken precautions and hired an advocate for his own safety.

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The infamous online message board 4chan has been linked to various controversies and cyberbullying incidents due to the unregulated and anonymous nature of the site, as well as the presence of extremist groups such as Poll and Baphomet.
52:05 - 57:08 (05:02)
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4chan
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The infamous online message board 4chan has been linked to various controversies and cyberbullying incidents due to the unregulated and anonymous nature of the site, as well as the presence of extremist groups such as Poll and Baphomet.

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The speaker discusses their experience with death threats on 8chan, and the toxic online culture that enables anonymous harassment.
57:08 - 1:02:27 (05:19)
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Online Harassment
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The speaker discusses their experience with death threats on 8chan, and the toxic online culture that enables anonymous harassment.

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The Goldwater aims to become a news gathering place for 8chan users, and its chief journalistic coup was getting two of its reporters press credentials for the 2018 Singapore summit between President Trump and Kim Jong-un.
1:02:27 - 1:07:47 (05:20)
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News
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The Goldwater aims to become a news gathering place for 8chan users, and its chief journalistic coup was getting two of its reporters press credentials for the 2018 Singapore summit between President Trump and Kim Jong-un.

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The podcast discusses the media's handling of the El Paso shooting, particularly focusing on how the Daily Mail published the shooter's manifesto.
1:07:47 - 1:15:03 (07:15)
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El Paso Shooting
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The podcast discusses the media's handling of the El Paso shooting, particularly focusing on how the Daily Mail published the shooter's manifesto. They also touch on how age plays a factor on watching popular culture evolve.

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The website is facing difficulties after cloud flare withdrew from providing DDoS protection following the El Paso shooting; it still requires a similar level of infrastructure.
1:15:03 - 1:20:07 (05:04)
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Cloud flare
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The website is facing difficulties after cloud flare withdrew from providing DDoS protection following the El Paso shooting; it still requires a similar level of infrastructure.

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The city prosecutor is considering whether or not to indict a tech journalist after being accused by Jim Watkins.
1:20:07 - 1:26:46 (06:38)
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Indictment
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The city prosecutor is considering whether or not to indict a tech journalist after being accused by Jim Watkins. In addition, Watkins has been retweeting several posts questioning the journalist's indictment by the state, causing concern over his credibility.

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The host reflects on the importance of finding a supportive community and the dangers of toxic online spaces.
1:26:46 - 1:35:03 (08:17)
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Online Communities
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The host reflects on the importance of finding a supportive community and the dangers of toxic online spaces. He suggests that sites like 4chan could exist without inspiring violence and criticizes the owner of 8chan for failing to prevent further tragedies.

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The speaker appeals to people to email Two Cows and request that they do not allow Jim to be an NT Technology reseller and give him back his 8kun.net domain.
1:35:03 - 1:38:36 (03:33)
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NT Technology
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The speaker appeals to people to email Two Cows and request that they do not allow Jim to be an NT Technology reseller and give him back his 8kun.net domain. This is because NT Technology broke their agreement and registered 8kun.net via their reseller account after Jim moved 8ch.net over to Rob Monsters Epic, placing it in client hold.

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The Man Trying to Resurrect 8chan (Starring 8chan's Founder)
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Behind the Bastards