Following the Meiwes case, the forum faced immense pressure from international law enforcement. While the act of discussing cannibalism was not inherently illegal in many jurisdictions, the site was seen as a catalyst for actual violence.
Debates on the ethics of cannibalism, the biology of the human body as food, and "recipes." the cannibal cafe forum archive
The Cannibal Cafe was an online message board founded in the mid-1990s. At its peak, it was a gathering place for people to discuss fantasies about being eaten or eating others. The forum was structured with various sub-sections, ranging from "fiction" and "roleplay" to more disturbing "personals" where users would seek out real-life encounters. Following the Meiwes case, the forum faced immense
The forum was eventually shut down, but not before the archive was mirrored by various "dark web" enthusiasts and digital archivists. These archives have been used by: At its peak, it was a gathering place