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Why Do You Use 4chan? [Serious]

Anonymous Tue 05 Sep 2017 21:40:10 No.376767 View View Reply Original Report

I'm doing a little survey on 4chan users.

- Why do you use 4chan?
- What interests you about 4chan?
- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
- What's your age/profession?
- What are your motivations and hobbies?
- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?

Thanks guys.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 05 Sep 2017 21:51:53 No.376770 Report

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>>376767
> I'm doing a little survey on 4chan users.

> - Why do you use 4chan?
To talk about my interests with like-minded and non like-minded.
> - What interests you about 4chan?
No visible hierarchy, no attention whores (usually)
> - Why use it as opposed to other forums?
It's a different type of forum, with far more users and a broader range of topics.
> - What's your age/profession?
23/Retail and student
> - What are your motivations and hobbies?
Programming and FOSS
> - Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Desktop and phone
Everywhere
> Thanks guys.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 05 Sep 2017 21:54:42 No.376771 Report

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>>376767
manipulating images relaxes me
helping people without having to interact or even wait for a thank you
don't go to other forums got addicted to /b/ for about 3 years, helped someone on /r/ weened myself off /b/, now i go to /r/ and /wsr/ (about 2 years plus now)but i prefer /wsr/ not as many shops but always more interesting, putting a girls face on tits gets old fast on /r/..
44 computer technician (i own a shop)
photography, boxing and photoshop
pc, laptop and phone

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 05 Sep 2017 22:04:58 No.376779 Report

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>>376767
>- Why do you use 4chan?
I like forums, but I also like Anonymity. Profiles can be a problem.
>- What interests you about 4chan?
It makes me laugh sometimes. It shows me new things.
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Most other communities I'm part of use profiles, so people change their responses depending on if they like other posters or not. They lie to make themselves look better. I did it myself, and I hate that.
>- What's your age/profession?
21 student (BA)
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
I cook, build computers, program fun stuff, play video games, hike, read anime/movies, and read books
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Only from desktop, almost daily. Nowadays I mostly browse /wsr/ because it's interesting to me to see what other people want. Also I like photoshopping things for people, or fill any other requests I can, it makes me feel good. Sometimes I visit /bant/ or /b/ when I want to laugh, and /h/ for obvious reasons.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 05 Sep 2017 22:14:38 No.376786 Report

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>>376771
I wish I had to balls to do boxing. Always fascinated me, but I am way too afraid of collecting all the possible injuries.
I managed to fuck myself up plenty with just Judo.

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Anonymous Tue 05 Sep 2017 22:39:21 No.376804 Report

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>Why do you use 4chan?
> What interests you about 4chan?
> Why use it as opposed to other forums?
It's Anonymous and while it covers a wide variety of topics the structure is simple and direct (as opposed to Reddit's virtually infinite amount of sections). You can fit links to all the boards in the same page, so there's no need for a search engine. You can get to whichever board you want in a single click.
Also, anonimity has other consequences/advantages. You can freely express yourself without it possibly being used against you and so everyone else can, so 4chan gives you the chance to be honest and read honest opinions and points of view that wouldn't be possible if accounts existed. Taboos are not such thing here. It doesn't matter what kind of weird thing you're into, most people here don't care and some others will be into it, too.
Finally, while this can lead to some disturbing stuff going around in here I wouldn't ever change it.
That should answer the 3 questions.

> What's your age/profession?
21. Programmer.

> What are your motivations and hobbies?
My hobbies are videogames, programming, films and anime. Planning on picking up inline skating soon.
I don't have any motivations right now, I'm going through a pretty bad nihilist phase and I need to figure things out.

> Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
PC, rarely mobile.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 05 Sep 2017 22:52:51 No.376820 Report

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>>376767

>- Why do you use 4chan?
Talk with like minded people.
Discuss different points of view.
Shits and giggles.
Learn stuff.
Porn.
>- What interests you about 4chan?
It's anonymous, unless its illegal there is nothing I could do here that would affect me irl.
Always liked the idea that I could be in a very heated discussion with a person and be sucking his balls in another discussion without any of us knowing for sure.

>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
>- What's your age/profession?
18/Student
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
Motivation? Just overall being happy.
Playing football, swimming, babysitting and playing vidya
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Computer and Phone
>Thanks guys.
Welcome

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 05 Sep 2017 22:56:10 No.376824 Report

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>>376820
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
[spoiler:lit]Forgot this[/spoiler:lit]
It keeps me honest and true about myself and my opinions and because it does not reward you in anyway for a certain opinion I have just as good as a change of being heard than anyone else does

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 00:20:21 No.376862 Report

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>>376767
- Why do you use 4chan?
comedic value and seeing people with intresting views on whatever topic
- What interests you about 4chan?
i can say nigger without getting banned. i don't usually say nigger but i like the option of free speech. Also the people.
- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Anonymity and the previously stated freedom of speech
- What's your age/profession?
19, college
- What are your motivations and hobbies?
stable income and weebshit
- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
my desktop

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 01:05:40 No.376877 Report

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>>376767
>- Why do you use 4chan?
I like browsing forums. I've been doing it ever since I was 10
>- What interests you about 4chan?
It makes me laugh, gives me perspective on other people's opinions on subjects, and generally, no matter what time of day it is, there's always something that interests me.
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
It helps me interact with other groups that I couldn't do on other websites, whether it's because it's too niche, or it goes against their rules.
>- What's your age/profession?
18, recent high school graduate.
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
I occasionally write, I'm really into video games, and I'm generally interested in Japanese media like anime and tokusatsu.
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
I use a PC mainly because all of the images that I normally post on 4chan such as reaction images and the occasional lewd picture are on here.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 02:05:56 No.376893 Report

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>>376767
Entertainment, discussion and information.
See ^
It is more active, more interesting culture and people gather here(Considering you are excluding the other chans)
17/studying for university
My motivation is my family, hobbies are games, music and reading
Computer

No problem dude :)

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 02:16:22 No.376897 Report

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To OwO at cute desktops!

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 02:18:19 No.376898 Report

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>>376893
>You will immediately cease and not continue to access the site if you are under the age of 18.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 02:46:00 No.376909 Report

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>>376767
>- Why do you use 4chan?
General time passing and entertainment, its the only form of social media i use.
>- What interests you about 4chan?
Anonymity, people can say whatever they want, which is nice because it makes for interesting threads/conversations. Also having a place to ask people smarter than me about a certain topic is really helpful. >>>/g/sqt and >>>/diy/sqt can be amazing places when google doesn't work.
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
People try too hard on forums.
>- What's your age/profession?
18 / Wagecuck for a grocery store
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
Computers and Electronics
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Phoneposting on clover is the most comfy for lurking. Usually use a computer to shitpost and reply to threads like this.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 03:45:39 No.376937 Report

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>>376767
Because I'm a faggot.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 04:45:11 No.376962 Report

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>>376767
Oh, data mining. Sure, why not.

>Why do you use 4chan?
I like to discuss anime and videogames with other people, I find imageboards fast and grew to dislike regular forums

>What interests you about 4chan?
Being able to post immediately and anonymously, how well-versed people are about the hobbies and how you can express your opinions freely.

>Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Imageboards are faster, no registration or login needed. Also, In the past few years forums became terrible, places where opinions have to conform to the moderators' own or you're banned, and there are certain things that you can't discuss there, like piracy.

>What's your age/profession?
34. Electrical engineer, working as a IT admin fro a bank.

>What are your motivations and hobbies?
I'm a pretty bland individual so I don't have any hobbies besides anime, manga and videogames.

>Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Computer. Sometimes a smartphone but the experience is anything but comfortable.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 04:48:59 No.376966 Report

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>- Why do you use 4chan?
These days the internet is so boring and full of normalfags, this is one of the few places where you can have some fun. Also the anonymity is great because you can really be yourself here.
>- What interests you about 4chan?
You can discuss almost everything here, even niche things you probably wouldn't be able to discuss anywhere.
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Because other sites are full of attention whores, underageb&, sometimes you can't even use the word "fag" because you'll be banned. People don't even try to write full sentences properly anymore.
>- What's your age/profession?
21, postgrad student.
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
I like anime/manga, cats and cooking shows. I study so much I have no time for other things. My motivation in life is to get a good job, have my own house, buy weebshit and give my mother a comfortable life.
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
My computer and sometimes my phone.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 04:56:39 No.376969 Report

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>>376767
>I'm doing a little survey on 4chan users.

For what reasons?

>- Why do you use 4chan? Because I am usually bored and without anything better to do and this site happens to be the place where I find to be more in those moments.
>- What interests you about 4chan?
Anonimity, faster discussion than forums, and little things.
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Because it's an imageboard, not a forum.
>- What's your age/profession?
I'm 19 and I am NEET currently! :P
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
I hope to continue my studies by myself by next year, and I do really have a vast range of interests that are all covered in this site.
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
PC and smartphone with Android.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 05:07:03 No.376972 Report

Quoted By: >>377091

>>376969

>Because it's an imageboard, not a forum.

They are very near the same. You can post images and comments on image boards. You can post images and comments on message forums.

The only difference between the two as far as I can tell is that images are required to start a thread in the former, while they are not in the latter.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 05:15:22 No.376976 Report

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>>376767
>- Why do you use 4chan?
You guys are slightly less faggots than the rest of the internet, I also like the nature of anonymous conversation with everyone being on the same playing field
>- What interests you about 4chan?
I like the userbase and have been coming here for years, you guys are OK if not overpolitical now
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Forums are dead now, it's now a huge social media platform or a discord clique
>- What's your age/profession?
19/student, studying finance
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
Wealth/vehicles/manga
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
PC and phone when I cant use PC

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 05:37:11 No.376981 Report

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>>376767
>Why do you use 4chan?
Because I can freely express my thoughts here. There's also occasional content that is either interesting or funny. I learned how to xdcc because of 4chan
>What interests you about 4chan?
unconventional board culture and humour. Also anime
>Why use it as opposed to other forums?
no camwhores (except /soc/ and /b/), no hugboxing, and no le karma upboot points
>What's your age/profession?
no
>What are your motivations and hobbies?
nothing much really. Maybe watching japanese shit, discussing politics on infinity and half/pol/, and interacting with assholes on other boards (mainly /a/)
>Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
desktop, tablet, phone

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 06:36:40 No.376989 Report

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>>376767

> Why do you use 4chan?
It's mainly for the below, but the anonymity makes the boards' conversations really open
> What interests you about 4chan?
It's just an interesting place to browse, it's funny to read /pol/ & /b/, and /wsr/ is a fun place to come to.
> Why use it as opposed to other forums
There's no particularly good reason I use 4chan, I found out about it because of /pol/ and just liked frequenting the other boards.
> What's your age/profession?
20 and Truck Mechanic
> What are your motivations and hobbies?
Creating/inventing things is what motivates me and what I'd like to think as a hobby.
> Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Home, work and anywhere else when I feel like it, on both my phone and laptop.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:23:48 No.376997 Report

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>Why do you use 4chan?
Discussion of obscure topics. The commenting and replying facilities are much better than leddit and tumblr. And Tumblr and Leddit have discussion that is largely dead especially with regards to anime. If I say something on tumblr it is very unlikely that anyone will reply to me and with reddit it's likely that replies are buried and I dislike the upvoting etc

Obviously the quality of threads depend on the relative number of /pol/shitters and shitposters to people actually interested in holding a discussion.
>What interests you about 4chan?
Instant replies, just add water. It's easy and simple to use and I can say anything from spamming my favourite character every thread, to discussing something profound or shitting up someone else's thread. Also I enjoy cross topic threads that are not possible on other websites.

>Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Forums are dead. Also no notifs.

>What's your age/profession?
2?/medshit student

>What are your motivations and hobbies?
I enjoy anime espeically with cute boys, drawing and reading books. I like books and anime/manga from the science fiction and fantasy. Other things I enjoy are downloading things, messing with computers and finding ways to cheat in games.

>through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
95% laptop, 5% mobile (Fortune)

>Thanks guys
Enjoy the rest of your day.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:26:16 No.376999 Report

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>>376997
>tumblrfag gets insulted because of unconventional opinions
not really surprised

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:32:44 No.377003 Report

Quoted By: >>377004 >>377012 >>377014 >>377017

>>376999
>"""insulted""""
It's the best way to derail a thread and I use it often on top of a lot of samefaggotry. It's absolutely hilarious watching all the /pol/shits lose their shit after you call them names and then watch the thread implode in on itself half an hour later culminating in a 404 because they start arguing with themselves.

There's not as much fun to be had on leddit or tumblr as there is on 4chin.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:39:02 No.377004 Report

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>>377003
tumblrfags must be rangebanned

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:39:55 No.377005 Report

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>>377004
Now look at who the thinskinned pajeet is.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:45:04 No.377010 Report

Quoted By: >>377011 >>377012

>>377005
>i will post a smug_anime_girl.jpg that will sure show him
>inb4 who are you quoting

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:46:50 No.377011 Report

Quoted By: >>377012

>>377010
Wew, a very gay animu lad.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:49:17 No.377012 Report

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>>376999
>>377003
>>377004
>>377005
>>377010
>>377011

This is why I go on 4chan.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:51:53 No.377014 Report

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>>377003
You complain about /pol/ but compulsive posting like that really does as much damage as you say they do
Honestly I see more people bitching about it than I actually see /pol/
Please stop doing that
I know you think you're an epic troll making people flip out but you're both just bored at your computer ruining conversation for anyone else
I don't know if your trolling or not because of ideology but please just live and let live

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:52:19 No.377015 Report

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>>377012
Good things about 4chin
>watching people you hate basically sudoku themselves

Bad things about 4chin
>watching a thread you like basially sudoku itself

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:56:14 No.377017 Report

Quoted By: >>377020

>>377003
>>376997

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:58:30 No.377018 Report

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>>377014
I respect your stance.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 07:59:36 No.377019 Report

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>>377015
*basically

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 08:02:48 No.377020 Report

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>>377017
That arm anatomy.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 08:14:29 No.377022 Report

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I suppose another very important facet of 4chin (obviously not in the survey now) is that other than shitposting/thread derailment, funposting and instant quality discussion is the lack of DMCA enforcement. I've had multiple blogs striked for posting PainteR amtlib, amtemu cracks, mangas amongst other things and even linking to classic out of print books can put one in trouble due to the rampant keword bots that identify infringing files having low accuracy. Leddit probably experiences similar DMCA strikes.

This is where the 4chin high prune rate/rapid thread discussion/blocking of robots.txt and robot useragents amongst other protective measures provides advantageous for people wanting to share things and it can be fun to post stuff you find from sekrit clubs without having to fear repercussions.

Good uploads and good shares amongst other things rarely leave 4chin. Neither do translations or spoilers or other valuable discussion.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 09:12:39 No.377036 Report

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I guess I just like the elitism.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 09:20:51 No.377040 Report

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>>376767
>- Why do you use 4chan?
To pass time and kill boredem
>- What interests you about 4chan?
How it still retains its original interface and the interesting user base
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Everything is Anonymous and I can shitpost to oblivion and also no PG censor shit
>- What's your age/profession?
19 starting UNI with a part time job as a supermarket shelf loader
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
I like technology,anime,cars. No motivations
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Through Desktop most of the time and before I sleep I use a tablet. When im out and want to browse I use my phone. I also have a 4chan pass if that helps

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 09:56:58 No.377050 Report

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>>376767
Wtf you fbi nigger, posted this on g already

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 10:09:07 No.377053 Report

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Filters are fun

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 12:59:50 No.377085 Report

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>Why do you use 4chan?
Discussion and shitpost with other anons from all over the world

What interests you about 4chan?
All the culture that surrounds this website and all the memes that spawned since then.

>Why use it as opposed to other forums?
People don't use forums these days anymore, also whenever I found one that's interesting, vere few people talk there.

>What's your age/profession?
18, student

>What are your motivations and hobbies?
Motivations? prolly kill the time. For the hobbies:anime,vidya,cars,computers

>Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
When I can on my desktop pc, but when I'm away I use clover on my smarthphone (even if it crashed a lot recently)

>Thanks guys.
Thank you

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 13:08:24 No.377091 Report

Quoted By: >>377092

>>376972
1) Everything's on one page here. Same for Reddit. The old style of 10/20/etc. comments per page on forums is antiquated.
2) No names = less user drama. Even on Reddit, because of all the different subs users don't usually build a non-localized reputation.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 13:13:52 No.377092 Report

Quoted By: >>377093

>>377091
>Same for Reddit.
No it isn't. Every time I have to use that godawful site I have to load a userscript that autoexpands all the comments and the fucking spacing is terrible.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 13:15:29 No.377093 Report

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>>377092
You can expand them all on one page regardless, which is what I already said. "But it's not one *true* page" kthxbai.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 14:54:07 No.377117 Report

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>>376767
>- Why do you use 4chan?
To talk about stuff with people from all over the world.
>- What interests you about 4chan?
I like how 4chan culture works.
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
I don't like the culture of other forums where faggots with more messages/karma are more important.
>- What's your age/profession?
19/STEMtard student
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
Literature, music, math.
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Desktop and phone.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 15:04:37 No.377127 Report

Quoted By: >>377147

>All these 18-22 year olds

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 15:45:58 No.377143 Report

Quoted By: >>377162

>>376767
>[serious]
fuck off reddit

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 15:56:13 No.377147 Report

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>>377127
4chan is a site for late-teens. Get out old man

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 16:26:06 No.377162 Report

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>>377143
never used the textboards, usenet or any site where you can only see the subject line?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 16:26:11 No.377163 Report

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>>376767
>Why do you use 4chan?
to make time go by faster at work, and to discover new things (mainly technology related). Sometimes to ask questions on /wsr/
>What interests you about 4chan?
users can post almost everything, so you can find some interesting stuff here before it gets taken down
>Why use it as opposed to other forums?
no need to register, everyone is 'Anonymous'
>What's your age/profession?
20/gas station attendant and IT student
>What are your motivations and hobbies?
motivations: money, having carefree life; hobbies: gayming, technology, tv, video editing
>Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Home and Work: phone, pc
Everywhere else: phone
>Thanks guys.
No problem :^)

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 16:34:12 No.377167 Report

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- Why do you use 4chan?
The ability to stay anonymous whilst discussing topics that interest me.
- What interests you about 4chan?
Again, the fact peoples identity here isn't stapled to their opinion makes more open and free, resulting in the only real true form of discussion.
- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Unpopular opinions being censored/removed (reddit).
- What's your age/profession?
18 (yeh, sue me, call me a newfag), Full time student (University) with a part time job as a sales assistant.
- What are your motivations and hobbies?
Motivations: Nothing really, I work and study because that is what makes a human acceptable and useful to society. The field in which I am getting my degree will most likely land me a job with high enough pay, so money I guess is my motivation.

Hobbies: Dingy sailing, watching Chinese cartoons.

- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?

1) laptop
2) Phone

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 17:01:23 No.377173 Report

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>>376767
>- Why do you use 4chan?
I oppose all and every forum with forced member identification policy.

>- What interests you about 4chan?
Anonymity

>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
See the first argument

>- What's your age/profession?
27/Industrial services, current area of responsibility covering 10 European countries at the moment.

>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
My current motivation is simply money. My current salary is quite decent. I don't have a steady girlfriend and I have no time for particular physical hobbies. /wsr/ is however an absolutely major exception. I dwell at /wsr/. I like people having anonymous questions and I have actually helped anons out here.

>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?

I have a physical linux server at in my home world which by design looks like a terminal to anyone else outside. That's my net privacy. And that's the one I am connected to when feeling home sick, or bored, or generally a chan.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 17:14:34 No.377191 Report

Quoted By: >>377217

>>376767

- Why do you use 4chan?
>Boredom and general creativity input
- What interests you about 4chan?
The free nature and the diverse pool of opinions
- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Said freedom
- What's your age/profession?
19 Student in Engeneering
- What are your motivations and hobbies?
Friends and a better future
- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Desktop and phone on the go

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 17:29:09 No.377217 Report

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>>377191
Friends are over rated anon, focus on your degree.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 17:33:40 No.377227 Report

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>>376767
>Why do you use 4chan?
I'm used to it. Consequence free interaction lets me blow off some steam if I want to be a nigger and cooperate or chat with other people if I'm feeling in a better mood.
>What interests you about 4chan?
Wide variety of topics served, like-minded (and otherwise similar, according to surveys I've seen) people. I can be honest here.
>Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Anonymous BBSs are the pinnacle of online human interaction. I use other boards, I use chat type services like Discord and IRC, and I have a Twitter to shitpost and get news, but I don't feel the need to use heavier social media or other forums. They don't appeal to me at all, they feel like bringing real life into the online world and they're often bogged down with ads and eye candy.
>What's your age/profession?
19, retail/student pseudo-NEET
>What are your motivations and hobbies?
I like reading, video games, politics and computer related stuff.
>Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Mobile (Dashchan) and desktop/laptop computers. I try not to openly browse 4chan in public on my laptop.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 17:58:21 No.377245 Report

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>>376767
- because anonymous posting makes the post more important than the person
- because debate can challenge my worldview and help refine it
- because anonymous posting makes the post more important than the person
- 42, patent writer
- I enjoy video games, novels, and writing fiction
- laptop computer

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 18:25:48 No.377254 Report

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- None of the baggage from a previous discussion is carried to the next. Apart from a lack of internet 'shame' this also leads to a more lax, jokey site culture that is usually refreshing and fun. Although some people can take this laxness too far.
- Seeing unfettered opinions... with exceptions. Certain things are funny in a facetious sense, but they're becoming less and less unironic everyday. Still, this is one of the few sites where you'd inadvertently be exposed to such things.
- On other sites, moderators tend to dictate the cullture and steer things into their preferred topical direction. Something like a /v/ thread turning into sexy Street Fighter pics, or even just sexy black girl (pic related, my last thread became this), would almost never happen on a more restrictive website. Instead you'd have a videogame forum(s), and possibly, totally separate parts of the site dedicated to sexy women or cartoon/anime shit. It wouldn't mix in such a chaotic, interesting way. That said, I do not visit /b/ or /pol/.
- 25, computer-related stuff.
- Motivations are improving my health and social status. don't do much aside from films and gaming.
- Phone, laptop.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 06 Sep 2017 18:47:03 No.377262 Report

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>>376767
> - Why do you use 4chan?
I enjoy this community. I don't participate much in discussions but when I do, I have a good time and enjoy reading what people have to say. They have a very specific sense of humor here that I enjoy as well

> - What interests you about 4chan?
Everyone is anonymous, there is no hierarchy, we're all the same here as opposed to having upvotes and names and other such stupid shit that makes your opinion less valid as opposed to others'

> - Why use it as opposed to other forums?
For the reasons stated above. I tried using Reddit and I hated it. It was convoluted and disorganized. I also like some specific boards here

> - What's your age/profession?
25 years old. I'm a psychologist

> - What are your motivations and hobbies?
I like videogames, the paranormal, literature (horror and non-fiction, mostly), horror movies, writing, spending time on the internet, learning new languages, spirituality, becoming a better, more confident person

> - Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
My home and my laptop

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Anonymous Thu 07 Sep 2017 02:31:26 No.377517 Report

Quoted By: >>377561

Why? Why are we all so similar?

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 07 Sep 2017 04:11:41 No.377561 Report

Quoted By: >>377684

>>377517
Kiss me you faggot, I am you and you are me. Embrace it, there is only one user here, and it is us.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 07 Sep 2017 11:49:02 No.377684 Report

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>>377561
OP should use this in his FBI report

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 07 Sep 2017 11:56:27 No.377687 Report

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>>377684
Selfcest is not illega.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 07 Sep 2017 11:57:30 No.377688 Report

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>>377687
*illegal

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 07 Sep 2017 12:13:04 No.377705 Report

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>>376767
>- Why do you use 4chan?
It's an easy time-killer
>- What interests you about 4chan?
Helping out with simple PS and other stuff on /wsr/ stimulates my brain
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
The forums I used died when facebook opened to the public
>- What's your age/profession?
36, admin pleb
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
/wsr/ and I don't really have other hobbies due to lacking time and $ to pursue them
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Laptop at home (95%), phone on the bus/train to/from work (5%)

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 07 Sep 2017 18:05:06 No.377929 Report

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>>376767
>Why do you use 4chan?
mostly it's just /a/ when I want to talk about anime, manga, and Isekai
>What interests you about 4chan?
The fact I don't have to be polite I can insult them as I please with solace in the fact they probably deserve it (and probably here for the same reason)
>Why use it as opposed to other forums?
other forums are dead or slow as molasses
>- What's your age/profession?
20s and unemployed
>What are your motivations and hobbies?
boredom is my motivation hobbies are reading (said Isekai) and writing
>Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Desktop like a sensible person

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 07 Sep 2017 18:50:27 No.377956 Report

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>>376767

>- Why do you use 4chan?
Habit, but also because there isn't a single subject/topic so there is usually something interesting to jump into
>- What interests you about 4chan?
Hearing other rando's opinions keeps me out of a bubble
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Anonymity, not having to pretend to be the same guy every time
>- What's your age/profession?
53, office equipment repairs
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
Pay bills, eat, live another day
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Everywhere - PC, laptop, phone

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 07 Sep 2017 19:18:40 No.377962 Report

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>- Why do you use 4chan?
Because there's all sorts of things here, all sorts of weird things pop up all the time. There's something for everyone here.

>- What interests you about 4chan?
you're anonymous, and this leads to a lot of interesting things. If you write something that makes you look bad, nobody will know you're that guy the next time you post. Of course this also leads to a load of trolling, but that just adds to the fun.

>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
It's anonymous and almost everything is allowed here. Also you don't have to look for what you want for very long like on reddit, this is simple and all sorts of shit is on here everywhere.

>- What's your age/profession?
18. Student

>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
I've always liked to play videogames, i've also had an interest in programming the past few years, even though i'm still pretty crap at it.
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Computer. Always computer.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 07 Sep 2017 19:20:07 No.377963 Report

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>>376767

> - Why do you use 4chan?

I don't use it regularly. But it can sometimes be useful for a variety of purposes. Similarly to...say... a scalpel or the like. Last week someone was able to help me with a browser problem.

- What interests you about 4chan?

Mostly /w/, /mu/ and /wsr/.

> - Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Because it doesn't require a registration? *puts 1 $ into the Cpt. Obvious collection box*

- What's your age/profession?

38. I drive handicapped people to and from a sheltered workshop.

> - What are your motivations?

To make the best out of each day.

> and hobbies?

Aside from animes and mangas I like watching soccer and an playing an occasional round of pool with two of my co-workers.

> Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?

At home on my shleptop.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 08 Sep 2017 00:27:36 No.378057 Report

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>>376767
>- Why do you use 4chan?
To laugh, see cute shit, bitch and moan, argue, and occasionally have insightful discussion. It also brings me great joy when my post makes another Anon laugh or smile. I'll also admit I like it when my post gets a large amount of (You)s, but I don't bait for that on purpose.
>- What interests you about 4chan?
Not having to register under a username. Every conversation starts off from a relatively clean slate (people will always make assumptions about you, of course). I can generally call someone a dickhead if I feel like it and not have a moderator intervene (edgy).
>- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Same as above, really.
>- What's your age/profession?
24, material handler.
>- What are your motivations and hobbies?
I have friends who rely on me. I want to become more dependable so I can make them happy. I like anime and manga, and occasionally video games. I used to draw and I want to get back into it.
>- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
Only ever at my place of residence through my computer.

Have a nice day, Anonymous.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 08 Sep 2017 01:16:41 No.378071 Report

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>Why do you use 4chan?
I like anime and also curate the OC albums and radio show on [s4s]
>What interests you about 4chan?
I have been here since long before I was confident enough to post, so I know how to find quality content (tm). Not only that, I find that I share interests with the general attendee of 4chan, and it feels more genuine than the mainstream internet.
>Why use it as opposed to other forums?
It's more interactive and fun/carefree. Other places take the internet too seriously. 4chan is the antithesis of that, which somehow leads to very intriguing thoughts amidst a sea of absolutely terrifying levels of filth.
>What's your age/profession?
31 - IT Tech/Amateur Radioman
>What are your motivations and hobbies?
I run an online radio show and manage/create for Esfores. My aspirations are to create a bigger radio show and move into the world at large with my friends right along with me! I'd also like to have a family of my own one day.
>Where and through what types of device(s) do you usually access 4chan?
Normally work/home/public computer, but I will use my phone from time to time to monitor certain threads.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 08 Sep 2017 05:16:57 No.378157 Report

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>>376767
1. 90% use is /a/ for /a/ related news and obscure recs.
2. Total anonymity coupled with the huge barrier to entry effectively eliminating actual stupid people. That and occasional mindgames. Basically the format and its various implications. Also the fact that I literally never take anything I read on this website seriously helps. It's sad thinking people come here for genuine discussion, though the success of that probably varies board by board. I always prep a 1,000 ft mental concrete wall between me and this website.
3. See 2. It's all about the anonymity. I sometimes fantasize about writing a formal analysis of this sort of format and the type of interaction it exhibits. Maybe in the future.
4. 19/College
5. Anime/Manga/TV/Film/Music.
6. Phone

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 08 Sep 2017 05:25:19 No.378160 Report

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>>376767
>Why do you use 4chan?
Because it's a pretty good all purpose site for everything from trading to video games, to fitness.
Also nothing like /m/ exists anywhere else in any english speaking website.
>What interests you about 4chan?
anonymity
>Why use it as opposed to other forums?
Answered above
>What's your age/profession?
24/Military
>What are your motivations and hobbies?
Cooking, archery, animu, working out
>Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
I mostly only get on it on my desktop, I'll browse it on my phone if I'm waiting in line or something, but I really dislike browsing on mobile.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 08 Sep 2017 06:29:59 No.378176 Report

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>>376767
- Why do you use 4chan?
>basically to find neat new pictures, read interesting threads, come for a laugh, weirdly enough scroll through porn, dont fap here though. finally, 4chan cheers me up when im feeling rough, anxious, hollow or bored.

- What interests you about 4chan?
>/a/, /c/, /w/ recently, heavy on /b/, /o/, /wg/ and /k/, sometimes /x/ if i wanna be spooped.

- Why use it as opposed to other forums?
> I love the depravity of it all. we're so unfiltered here. just raw anons.

- What's your age/profession?
> 22, I work at dealership.

- What are your motivations and hobbies?
> motivation to become an autoshop owner as my career choice, spurred me in continuing my college education for a business degree backup first and will slowly move into trade school for auto. I live, breath, and love cars, and I have two of my own that I love to wrench on, race, and the occasional mountain drive.

- Where and through what types of device do you usually access 4chan?
>always pc, no patience for mobile layout. Just rather veg out on the comp.

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