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About 4chan

4chan is an anonymous English-language imageboard launched on October 1, 2003, by Christopher "moot" Poole. Modeled after the Japanese Futaba Channel (2chan), 4chan hosts a wide array of boards covering topics such as video games, anime, technology, politics, literature, and more. Users can post comments and share images without the need for registration, fostering an environment focused on ideas rather than individuals. The site has been instrumental in the creation and popularization of numerous internet memes and has played a significant role in online subcultures and activism. Despite its influence, 4chan has also been a subject of controversy due to the nature of some content hosted on its boards.

Troubleshooting

If 4chan is up but it's not working for you, you can try one of the following tips below.

Refresh your browser

• Force a full refresh of your browser page by clicking Ctrl + F5 at the same time. This should work on Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome.
• Clear your browser temporary cache and cookie to make sure you have the recent version of 4chan.

Still not resolved? Try these advanced tips.

• Clear your local DNS cache to make sure you have the recent version from your ISP for 4chan. For Windows machine, you can do this by going to Start → Command Prompt → Type ipconfig /flushdns and then hit Enter.
• If you suspect your ISP is blocking your access, you may try an alternate DNS service, such as OpenDNS or Google DNS.

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