However, because the site allowed users to create their own boards (similar to subreddits), it quickly became a haven for content that was banned elsewhere. This included extremist political movements, coordinated harassment campaigns, and "zoo" boards. The "Zoo" Boards: A Dark Subculture
While the site claimed to follow U.S. law, the "zoo" boards frequently skirted or outright ignored laws regarding animal cruelty and the distribution of obscene material. zoo 8chan
The existence of the "zoo" boards, alongside boards dedicated to child exploitation and white supremacy, eventually led to the downfall of the original 8chan. However, because the site allowed users to create
8chan’s "volunteer-only" moderation style meant that as long as the board owner didn't see a problem with the content, it remained live. De-platforming and the Fall of 8chan law, the "zoo" boards frequently skirted or outright
The keyword "" refers to one of the most controversial and legally fraught corners of the deep web and extreme surface-web imageboards. To understand this topic, one must look at the history of 8chan (now rebranded as 8kun), the nature of its decentralized moderation, and the specific subcultures that emerged within its "zoo" boards. What was 8chan?