4chan Before The Incident

4chan, like every site of comparable popularity, used to be a really good place for hobbyists and still is in some boards. But then The Incident (2016 election) happened

A screenshot of a post discussing how 4chan was once a good community for hobbyists before the 2016 election changed its reputation. The joke is a nostalgic and ironic reference to the site’s political transformation and controversial culture. EN: A screenshot of a post discussing how 4chan was once a good community for hobbyists before the 2016 election changed its reputation. The joke is a nostalgic and ironic reference to the site’s political transformation and controversial culture.

• @gentoomemes / 21587 2026-08-04