The Internet was too smart to fall for 4chan’s fake feminist convention
Kids, don’t put the word ‘con’ in the actual title of your Internet hoax.
On Jul 27, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
People are writing horror fanfiction about your childhood cartoons—and it’s terrifying
The perverse, unique fears we attach to childhood entertainment are having a moment.
On Jul 21, 2015 by Luke Winkie
Why the mysterious creator of 4archives shut down the site
For years, the site stored the best and worst of 4chan. Then in May, its mysterious creator pulled the plug.
On Jul 16, 2015 by Luke Winkie
Does 4chan have its own Robin Hood?
4chan user claims to have received $10,000 from stranger via PayPal.
On Jul 14, 2015 by Luke Winkie
7 sites to try during Reddit’s meltdown
Downvoting Reddit? Try upvoting something else.
On Jul 4, 2015 by Aaron Sankin
Is Reddit doomed?
The latest user revolt may be its very last.
On Jul 3, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter
Is Donald Trump the best Internet troll of all time?
Donald Trump has mastered the ancient art of trolling.
On Jul 1, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter
The sex tape tipping point: What the Hulk Hogan trial means for the future of privacy
It’s not just about laws and money. It’s about consent.
On Jun 17, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
Behind the vicious campaign to strip Caitlyn Jenner of her Olympic medal
Another banner week for the worst people on the Internet.
On Jun 4, 2015 by Fernando Alfonso III
Mad Max fans have invaded this cake decoration’s Amazon reviews
“Will this product ensure my path to Valhalla?”
On May 27, 2015 by Aja Romano
Trolls used promoted tweets to tell transgender people to kill themselves
Feminist activist Caitlin Roper’s Twitter account was hacked today. And the ugly, transphobic tweets were promoted.
On May 20, 2015 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Here’s why you never ask 4chan to Photoshop something
A lesson in lowering expectations.
On Apr 27, 2015 by Luke Winkie
4chan is ruining your childhood with these ‘Sesame Street’ memes
Who knew it was such a rough neighborhood?
On Apr 22, 2015 by Luke Winkie
4chan’s Pepe the Frog is bigger than ever—and his creator feels good, man
The elusive Matt Furie on his greatest gift to the Internet.
On Apr 12, 2015 by Imad Khan
Trolls hijacked a funeral-home website to post ‘Dragon Ball Z’ memes
The site let anyone—really, anyone—upload images to pay respect to the recently deceased.
On Mar 17, 2015 by Luke Winkie
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