8kun is an imageboard website that branched off from 8chan after 8chan went offline in 2019. It aims to allow users to express themselves freely with minimal interference.
8kun is an imageboard website that was created in 2019 after its predecessor, 8chan, went offline. It was founded by Jim Watkins, who also owned 8chan, and was intended to be a free speech alternative to 8chan.
Like 8chan before it, 8kun allows users to post images and texts to various boards dedicated to different topics. It is mostly made up of user-created boards about topics ranging from politics and news to hobbies and interests. The site aims to allow users to express themselves freely with minimal interference from moderators.
However, 8kun has also attracted controversy as some boards have contained illegal or unethical content. The site has struggled to find hosts and services due to its association with 8chan and the perception that it enables extremism. Supporters see it as an essential platform for free speech, while critics argue it goes too far in allowing harmful content.
Since its launch, 8kun has remained a small community compared to sites like 4chan or Reddit. But it retains an influence in some online circles due to its hands-off policies regarding offensive speech and misinformation.