Since its founding in 2003 by Christopher "moot" Poole, 4chan has operated on a policy of near-total anonymity and minimal moderation. This "Wild West" environment made it a breeding ground for various subcultures but also attracted individuals posting illegal material.
: Rumors that many such threads are actually "honeypots" set up by the FBI or other agencies to log the IP addresses of anyone who clicks on the images. 4chan Cp Thread
: A major FBI investigation into a "dark web" site (Playpen) eventually revealed links to users on clearnet sites like 4chan who were sharing links to illegal repositories. Since its founding in 2003 by Christopher "moot"
Some threads focus on actual utility, sharing text blocks that contain: Software Lists: 4chan Cp Thread