8kun Zoo, also known as 8chan's /pol/ board or simply "Zoo," refers to a specific section of the imageboard website 8chan. Launched in 2003 by Christopher Poole, 8chan was designed as a platform for users to anonymously share images and engage in discussions on various topics. Over time, the site evolved, and different boards were created to cater to specific interests.
The history of the zoo is inextricably linked with the history of internet moderation. In August 2019, 8chan was effectively de-platformed after the El Paso Walmart shooting, where the perpetrator posted a manifesto on the site. Cloudflare dropped 8chan, and its founder, Jim Watkins, eventually relaunched it as 8kun.
8kun Zoo, also known as 8chan's /pol/ board or simply "Zoo," refers to a specific section of the imageboard website 8chan. Launched in 2003 by Christopher Poole, 8chan was designed as a platform for users to anonymously share images and engage in discussions on various topics. Over time, the site evolved, and different boards were created to cater to specific interests.
The history of the zoo is inextricably linked with the history of internet moderation. In August 2019, 8chan was effectively de-platformed after the El Paso Walmart shooting, where the perpetrator posted a manifesto on the site. Cloudflare dropped 8chan, and its founder, Jim Watkins, eventually relaunched it as 8kun.