Why is 4Chan so controversial? The online message board clashing with Ofcom

The UK’s Online Safety Act has led to age verification requirements for adult content sites, prompting 4chan to resist compliance, labeling it as “foreign censorship.” The platform faces a £20,000 fine and potential further penalties from Ofcom for non-compliance, while also being investigated for hosting illegal content amid its notorious reputation for extreme material and conspiracy theories.

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