Few of the users of the networks have heard, much less know about such a new trend as the imageboard. Many do not even suspect the existence of such forums. And some, using them, are not aware of what they are called. Therefore, being on one of them, one should not be surprised at the tactlessness of any anonymous users.
What is an imageboard?
So, if we decompose this term into its constituent parts, two roots can be distinguished: “image” (image - picture) and “board” (board - board). It turns out - “a picture on a board”, or “a board of images”. What does it mean?
Imageboard is one of the many types of forums that offers users a convenient exchange of pictures and photos. Just like in other social networks, people can post messages and attach images to them. Most often, such forums do not oblige users to register, so anyone can write a post anonymously. All image boards have a similar construction, where all headings (boards) are sorted by topic. The user is left to select a topic of interest to him and see other people's posts or lay out his own.
Concepts used in image boards
To freely use such a forum and feel in the subject, you need to understand the slang that is used there.
The most common concepts that an imageboard uses are:
- Thread This is the name of the answer branch. Its length can be limited and have a message limit.
- Bump - raising the thread.
- Vin (vinrar) - approval of a specific message or the whole thread.
- Wipe - sending a large number of monotonous messages with the goal of deliberately clearing the imageboard.
- Fail . This is the name of the negative rating, which is attributed to the user due to his unsuccessful actions.
Communication style
Imageboard is a forum that has gained popularity among users, since everything that happens here is anonymous. No one is afraid that he will be identified and convicted of this or that action. Communication here can be on absolutely any topic. Users are given freedom of expression.
You can get a ban in the imageboard only for violation of laws established in the country. For example, for child porn and violence propaganda. The rest is all permitted. Even a discussion of homosexuality. This allows users to relax and express their not-so-good thoughts.
Short story
Imageboards were founded in Japan. That is why many modern forums are dedicated to Japanese culture. Manga and anime have gained great popularity. The first Polish image board is called "Tentaklchan." He appeared in 2005. After some time, the popularity of anonymous communication reached Western countries. "Fortan" is the first and most popular English imageboard to date. The richest in terms of anonymous communication is the culture of England, where there are a huge number of such forums.
Russian image boards began to appear in 2005. The first forum was called the “Fine Guest Book Service” and failed. But it took about six months, and the epic image board “Dvach” was created. This time the forum achieved almost the same popularity as foreign image boards.
Domestic imageboards
Anonymous forums have their own classification. They are divided into small, closed and news imageboards, as well as there are ovchany, borax, catalog and archive.
Small imageboards of Russia:
- Erlach - made for a classic chat, completely anonymous.
- Tuzach is a radio in which users download music on their own. It is a semi-anonymous chat with pictures.
- Zadroch is a forum for those who like to draw or want to learn.
- VKchan - created on the basis of the popular VKontakte network.
- Skochan is an anonymous forum.
- "Pony.ch" - dedicated to the pony.
- "Horochan" is a small forum with a focus on kindness and anime.
- Imageboard is a regular forum created in 30 minutes.
- Channel Thirteen is a forum of paranormal topics and others.
Large Russian-language image boards:
- Dvach is the very first Russian anonymous forum to receive legendary popularity.
- "Ychan" - was created for the purpose of normal communication, but very soon it became the same as the others.
- "Sucker" - a form with a small moderation, attracting mainly schoolchildren.
- Mailruch is the most populous forum that was created as an attempt by the Russian Fortan.
- "Dvatirech / Abuchan" is the largest imageboard to date.
It is worth noting that most imageboards are currently closed. Those who are interested can find and see them in the archives. Many existing forums require registration, and some are even paid. After all, do not forget that the imageboard is the freedom of both users and moderators. Therefore, before attending such forums, it is worth considering whether there really is a need for such communication. And is it worth it to drop to the level of immorality that reigns on them.