Chris Poole interviewed at Web 2.0 Summit 2011
summary
4chan turns eight and traces its design to Futaba Channel, an imageboard template adapted for English speakers; growth is steady and organic with volunteer moderation and a minimalist ruleset. The claim that 4chan is the most accountable place on the web rests on sociocultural barriers and persistent behavior not real-name registration. Argues for prismatic identity: use Facebook Connect for authentication but allow pseudonyms, and warns that mass mobilizations online follow old mob dynamics more than simple tech causes.
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chapters (5)
- 0:00Introduction and background
- 1:45Lessons on online communities
- 3:09Anonymity and identity online
- 6:37Future of online identity
- 8:24Community dynamics and responsibility
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