May 27, 2011
Researchers at MIT have been investigating the world of 4chan- the online forum populated and popular with young males. In the study they uncovered some facts about the lifespan of threads on the site. 3.9 minutes was the average based on their calculation. This is obviously an extreme example of...
February 1, 2011
Christopher Poole has already made a name for himself with 4chan, the site that generates huge male traffic because of the freedom and anonymity it provides its users.He's now onto his next venture, Canvas, which applies some of his core learning about the target in a different space.Canvas, is as...
August 25, 2010
Technology Review has a great article that gets inside the world of 4chan and its founder Christopher Poole to reveal a world where anonymity is prized, anything goes and there is no history. It's a place where the ugly side of the web that many want to censor is free and rampant and is in many...
Influx Insights is the blog of BSSP's Influx Strategic Consulting Division. Up and running since 2004, the blog covers branding and the related areas of trends and technology.
