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| /3/ || 3DCG || ...for 3D modelling and imagery. || January 25, 2010 || An old version of /3/ was created on January 19, 2005, but was deleted between May 12 and June 6, 2005. | | /3/ || 3DCG || ...for 3D modelling and imagery. || January 25, 2010 || An old version of /3/ was created on January 19, 2005, but was deleted between May 12 and June 6, 2005. | ||
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| /a/ || Anime & Manga || ...dedicated to the discussion of Japanese animation and manga. || November 8, | | /a/ || Anime & Manga || ...dedicated to the discussion of Japanese animation and manga. || November 8, 2004 || Until April 8, 2006, /a/'s topic was known as Anime. | ||
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| /aco/ || Adult Cartoons || ...for posting western-style adult cartoon artwork. || October 1, 2015 || | | /aco/ || Adult Cartoons || ...for posting western-style adult cartoon artwork. || October 1, 2015 || | ||
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| /adv/ || Advice || ...for giving and receiving advice. || January 25, 2010 || | | /adv/ || Advice || ...for giving and receiving advice. || January 25, 2010 || | ||
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| /an/ || Animals & Nature || ...for posting pictures of animals, pets, and nature. || January 19, 2005 || Initially founded as /n/ - Nature & Wildlife. On April 8, 2006, /n/'s topic was changed to News, and the existing /n/ board became /an/ - Animals & Nature. | | /an/ || Animals & Nature || ...for posting pictures of animals, pets, and nature. || January 19, 2005 || Initially founded as /n/ - Nature & Wildlife. On April 8, 2006, /n/'s topic was changed to News, and the existing /n/ board became /an/ - Animals & Nature. | ||
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| /gd/ || Graphic Design || ...for graphic design. || March 18, 2013 || | | /gd/ || Graphic Design || ...for graphic design. || March 18, 2013 || | ||
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| /gif/ || Adult GIF || ...dedicated to animated adult GIFs and WEBMs. || February 26, 2005 || Initially founded with the topic Animated GIF. | | /gif/ || Adult GIF || ...dedicated to animated adult GIFs and WEBMs. || February 26, 2005 || Initially founded with the topic Animated GIF. Unclear when the change to the current topic was made, but most likely occurred with the creation of /wsg/ on June 5, 2012. | ||
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| /h/ || Hentai || ...for adult Japanese anime hentai images. || October 2, 2003 || | | /h/ || Hentai || ...for adult Japanese anime hentai images. || October 2, 2003 || | ||
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| /int/ || International || ...for the exchange of foreign language and culture. || January 25, 2010 || | | /int/ || International || ...for the exchange of foreign language and culture. || January 25, 2010 || | ||
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| /jp/ || Otaku Culture || ...for discussing Japanese otaku culture. || February 20, 2008 || Until February 20, 2010, /jp/'s topic was known as Japan/General. | | /jp/ || Otaku Culture || ...for discussing Japanese otaku culture. || February 20, 2008 || Until February 20, 2010, /jp/'s topic was known as Japan/General. | ||
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| /lit/ || Literature || ...for the discussion of books, authors, and literature. || January 25, 2010 || | | /lit/ || Literature || ...for the discussion of books, authors, and literature. || January 25, 2010 || | ||
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| /m/ || Mecha || ...for discussing Japanese mecha robots and anime, like Gundam and Macross. || | | /m/ || Mecha || ...for discussing Japanese mecha robots and anime, like Gundam and Macross. || before August 16, 2004 || | ||
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| /mlp/ || Pony || ...dedicated to the discussion of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. || February 16, 2012 || | | /mlp/ || Pony || ...dedicated to the discussion of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. || February 16, 2012 || | ||
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| /pol/ || Politically Incorrect || ...for discussing and debating politics and current events. || October 23, 2011 || A previous version of /pol/ existed as /new/ (News), created on January 25, 2010 and deleted on January 17, 2011. | | /pol/ || Politically Incorrect || ...for discussing and debating politics and current events. || October 23, 2011 || A previous version of /pol/ existed as /new/ (News), created on January 25, 2010 and deleted on January 17, 2011. | ||
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| /pw/ || Professional Wrestling || ...for the discussion of professional wrestling. || February 12, 2021 || | | /pw/ || Professional Wrestling || ...for the discussion of professional wrestling. || February 12, 2021 || | ||
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| /qa/ || Question & Answer || ...for question and answer threads. || January 22, 2015 || Created as an unlisted temporary board for Christopher Poole's (moot) final Q&A livestream. The board remained as an unlisted board until October 23, 2017. | |||
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| /qst/ || Quests || ...for grinding XP. || April 27, 2016 || | | /qst/ || Quests || ...for grinding XP. || April 27, 2016 || | ||
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| /t/ || Torrents || ...for posting links and descriptions to torrents. || December 16, 2003 || Originally created with a torrent tracker. On January 25, 2004, the board and the tracker were taken down as the tracker strained the server. The board returned on February 19, 2004 with no tracker. | | /t/ || Torrents || ...for posting links and descriptions to torrents. || December 16, 2003 || Originally created with a torrent tracker. On January 25, 2004, the board and the tracker were taken down as the tracker strained the server. The board returned on February 19, 2004 with no tracker. | ||
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| /tg/ || Traditional Games || ...for discussing traditional gaming, such as board games and tabletop RPGs. || February 15, 2007 || | | /tg/ || Traditional Games || ...for discussing traditional gaming, such as board games and tabletop RPGs. || February 15, 2007 || | ||
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| /tv/ || Television & Film || ...dedicated to the discussion of television and film. || April 8, 2006 || | | /tv/ || Television & Film || ...dedicated to the discussion of television and film. || April 8, 2006 || | ||
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| /u/ || Yuri || ...for yuri hentai images. || | | /u/ || Yuri || ...for yuri hentai images. || before February 28, 2004 || | ||
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| /v/ || Video Games || ...dedicated to the discussion of PC and console video games. || October 9, 2004 || | | /v/ || Video Games || ...dedicated to the discussion of PC and console video games. || October 9, 2004 || | ||
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| /vg/ || Video Game Generals || ...dedicated to the discussion of PC and console video games. || February 16, 2012 || Despite the identical meta description with /v/, /vg/ is for discussing video games in generals so that the board is not flooded with discussion of one game. | | /vg/ || Video Game Generals || ...dedicated to the discussion of PC and console video games. || February 16, 2012 || Despite the identical meta description with /v/, /vg/ is for discussing video games in generals so that the board is not flooded with discussion of one game. | ||
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| /vip/ || Very Important Posts || ...for Pass users. || October 1, 2015 || Only users with a 4chan Pass can post on the board | | /vip/ || Very Important Posts || ...for Pass users. || October 1, 2015 || Only users with a 4chan Pass can post on the board. | ||
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| /vm/ || Video Games/Multiplayer || ...dedicated to the discussion of multiplayer video games. || August 21, 2020 || | | /vm/ || Video Games/Multiplayer || ...dedicated to the discussion of multiplayer video games. || August 21, 2020 || | ||
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| /con/ || Conventions || September 29, 2013 || October 8, 2013 || Created for the 10th Anniversary 4chan panel at AWA. | | /con/ || Conventions || September 29, 2013 || October 8, 2013 || Created for the 10th Anniversary 4chan panel at AWA. | ||
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| /dis/ || Discussion || April 30, 2004 || | | /dis/ || Discussion || April 30, 2004 || Unknown || Text board hosted on software made by Shii. | ||
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| /fap/ || Fashion & Photography || April 1, 2017 || April 1, 2017 || Merger of /fa/ and /p/ for 2017 April Fools' Day. | | /fap/ || Fashion & Photography || April 1, 2017 || April 1, 2017 || Merger of /fa/ and /p/ for 2017 April Fools' Day. | ||
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| /fur/ || Furry || April 1, 2005 || April 3, 2005 || Honeypot board created for April Fools' Day 2005 to attract furries. Upon the board's deletion, every single user that had ever posted there was banned for three months. | | /fur/ || Furry || April 1, 2005 || April 3, 2005 || Honeypot board created for April Fools' Day 2005 to attract furries. Upon the board's deletion, every single user that had ever posted there was banned for three months. | ||
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| /g/ || Guro || October 9, 2003 || November | | /g/ || Guro || October 9, 2003 || November 15, 2004 || Temporarily closed around March 28, 2004, later revived during the year, then deleted permanently. The current topic for /g/ is Technology. | ||
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| /game/ || Games || before August 16, 2004 || Unknown || Text board hosted on software made by Shii. | | /game/ || Games || before August 16, 2004 || Unknown || Text board hosted on software made by Shii. | ||
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| /mtv/ || Video Killed The Radio Star || April 1, 2017 || April 1, 2017 || Merger of /mu/ and /tv/ for 2017 April Fools' Day. | | /mtv/ || Video Killed The Radio Star || April 1, 2017 || April 1, 2017 || Merger of /mu/ and /tv/ for 2017 April Fools' Day. | ||
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| /n/ || News || April 8, 2006 || February 19, 2008 || Replaced by /n/ (Transportation). | | /n/ || News || April 8, 2006 || February 19, 2008 || Replaced by /n/ (Transportation). | ||
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| /outsoc/ || Outdoor Socialization || April 1, 2017 || April 1, 2017 || Merger of /out/ and /soc/ for 2017 April Fools' Day. | | /outsoc/ || Outdoor Socialization || April 1, 2017 || April 1, 2017 || Merger of /out/ and /soc/ for 2017 April Fools' Day. | ||
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| /q/ || 4chan Feedback || August 8, 2012 || September 18, 2013 || Until August 11, 2013, /q/'s topic was known as 4chan Discussion. | | /q/ || 4chan Feedback || August 8, 2012 || September 18, 2013 || Until August 11, 2013, /q/'s topic was known as 4chan Discussion. | ||
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| /q/ || Questions || March 1, 2004 || March 2-8, 2004 || Listed on the board list as /q/ - EMERGENCY DISCUSSION, likely due to moot asking for emergency donations to pay the server bill. | | /q/ || Questions || March 1, 2004 || March 2-8, 2004 || Listed on the board list as /q/ - EMERGENCY DISCUSSION, likely due to moot asking for emergency donations to pay the server bill. | ||
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| /qb/ || Quebec || April 1, 2021 || April 2, 2021 || Joke board created for the Rakening on April Fools' Day 2021. Users with rakes attached to their posts are banned to /qb/ for the day. | | /qb/ || Quebec || April 1, 2021 || April 2, 2021 || Joke board created for the Rakening on April Fools' Day 2021. Users with rakes attached to their posts are banned to /qb/ for the day. | ||
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| /r9k/ || ROBOT9000 (old) || February 20, 2008 || January 17, 2011 || | | /r9k/ || ROBOT9000 (old) || February 20, 2008 || January 17, 2011 || | ||
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| /rs/ || | | /rs/ || Rapidshare || September 5, 2007 || after April 7, 2014 || | ||
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| /sm/ || Shota/Male || September 8, 2004 || October 31, 2004 || Moved to not4chan.org on November 5, 2004. | | /sm/ || Shota/Male || September 8, 2004 || October 31, 2004 || Moved to not4chan.org on November 5, 2004. | ||
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| /ss/ || Straight/Shota || April 8, 2006 || Unknown || Hosted on not4chan.org. | | /ss/ || Straight/Shota || April 8, 2006 || Unknown || Hosted on not4chan.org. | ||
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| /sug/ || Suggestion || April 30, 2004 || | | /sug/ || Suggestion || April 30, 2004 || Unknown || Text board hosted on software made by Shii. | ||
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| /tl/ || Torrents/Loli || before December 1, 2004 || February 20 | | /tl/ || Torrents/Loli || before December 1, 2004 || after February 20, 2005 || Likely hosted on not4chan.org. | ||
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| /vint/ || International Vidya || April 1, 2017 || April 1, 2017 || Merger of /int/ and /v/ for 2017 April Fools' Day. | | /vint/ || International Vidya || April 1, 2017 || April 1, 2017 || Merger of /int/ and /v/ for 2017 April Fools' Day. | ||
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| /yg/ || Yogurt || April 8, 2006 || Unknown || Hosted on not4chan.org. | | /yg/ || Yogurt || April 8, 2006 || Unknown || Hosted on not4chan.org. | ||
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| /z/ || ZOMG NONE!!1 || | | /z/ || ZOMG NONE!!1 || October 9, 2004 || November 1, 2004 || A user-moderated board based on SomethingAwful's FYAD, allowing users to vote on its mods. After deletion, it was replaced with "OH NO THE BOARD IS GONE" and the legendary Beedick image. It was eventually completely removed on June 10, 2015. | ||
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[http://shii.bibanon.org/shii.org/knows/4chan.html Everything Shii Knows] has an article on 4chan. | [http://shii.bibanon.org/shii.org/knows/4chan.html Everything Shii Knows] has an article on 4chan. | ||