Chan Boards

Anonymous forum boards, or so called “chan” boards, are becoming increasingly popular. Chan boards enable anonymous posts on topics ranging from finance to travel and anything in between. This type of post offers anonymity in a sense that the posters identity cannot be readily associated with the words they type.

These platforms have been around since the early days of Internet usage; however, their user base has grown exponentially over the past five years as many people like having an online presence without compromising their privacy. Posting anonymously on a chan board also removes any preconception that comes with owning an established profile on social media. Thus its many users seek comfort in engaging in conversations without risking public judgement.

These types of sites are often used for self expression in certain controversial topics such as politics or religions where one would not feel comfortable expressing their views using an identifiable account. They also find use when asking technical questions or when giving advice about topics where revealing your identity may bring ridicule or other negative feedback that could affect your reputation and future opportunities.

Chan boards are equipped with different levels of moderation – depending on which platform you are posting, it can go from almost none (on 4chan) to strict guidelines enforced by appointed moderators and staff members such as found in Reddit or EndChan. Moderation prevents hate speech and offensive language while keeping conversations within a safe, albeit anonymous zone where all viewpoints should be heard equally regardless of who is typing them out.
Users decide whether they want to contribute under their own made up username or stay completely anonymous which allows them to post uninhibitedly without fear of reprisal. Overall, this makes it easier for people to engage with each other ensuring a more open discussion among participants surrounding controversial topics the world wide web has to offer – without lingering effects our more identifiable public accounts often bring along with them for choosing opinionated stances on matters sensitive in nature.