Christopher Poole
Christopher Poole, known by his online alias 'moot', is the founder of 4chan, an influential yet controversial imageboard launched in 2003. At just 15 years old, he created the platform as a digital forum for anonymous discussions, drawing inspiration from Japanese imageboards. Over the years, 4chan became a breeding ground for internet memes and a significant force in online culture, but it also gained notoriety for hosting extreme content and facilitating various controversies. Poole's role in shaping the platform's unique environment of anonymity and impermanence has marked him as a notable figure in the evolution of internet culture.
Born on Oct 01, 1988 (36 years old)
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Mr. Cottle met Christopher Poole, who would go on to create 4chan and was known as 'moot', on an internet forum called Something Awful.
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Christopher Poole, known by the nickname moot, founded the platform 4chan at the age of 15.
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