The internet is a vast and diverse space, and while it has brought people together in countless positive ways, it also harbors some of the **most toxic forums** imaginable. These platforms, often lurking in the darker corners of the web, have gained notoriety for fostering environments where hate speech, harassment, and extreme ideologies thrive. One of the most infamous examples is **4chan's /b/ board**, a place where anonymity reigns supreme, and the lack of moderation allows for unfiltered, often disturbing content. It’s a breeding ground for offensive humor, trolling, and even the spread of harmful ideologies. Another notorious platform is **8kun** (formerly 8chan), which has been linked to the proliferation of extremist content and conspiracy theories. This forum has been associated with several real-world tragedies, as its users often engage in radicalization and the glorification of violence. The lack of oversight and the platform's commitment to free speech, no matter how harmful, have made it a magnet for some of the internet's most dangerous individuals. Reddit, while generally more moderated, has also hosted its fair share of toxic communities. Subreddits like **r/incels** (before being banned) and **r/The_Donald** (prior to stricter moderation) became infamous for fostering misogyny, racism, and political extremism. These spaces often started as niche communities but grew into echo chambers where harmful ideologies were normalized and amplified. What makes these forums particularly dangerous is their ability to **normalize toxicity**. Users often feed off each other's negativity, creating a feedback loop that escalates harmful behavior. The anonymity provided by these platforms further emboldens individuals to say things they would never dare to in real life, leading to an environment where empathy and accountability are virtually nonexistent. While the internet has the potential to be a force for good, these toxic forums serve as a stark reminder of its darker side. They highlight the importance of moderation, accountability, and the need for platforms to take responsibility for the content they host. Without these safeguards, the internet risks becoming a haven for the worst aspects of human behavior.
What does Goat Matrix have to do to make this list? https://goatmatrix.net/
do you think it's a toxic forum? because I don't think so
I think that the people who participate in these places are the way they are. dont get me wrong, that dont make them "right". but i think a racist person is racist, regardless of if they have a community of other racist people to do what ever racist people do amongst themself. Point is its silly to think that by banning these communities you are making the world less (fill in the blank with whatever). All you are doing is forcing them to find somewhere to inter-commune. Its a waste of time to try and eliminate these places on the internet and it does not cause the participants to reform once they dont have a place to spew their crap. They will remain the way they are. You are better off spending your time in other ways. I think you really brought it up with he anonymity point. Its true, people would be less likley to talk if they knew it would be simple to track it back to them. they could be putting their jobs at risk and whatnot. But this just shows my point. a racist person is still racist, even if they are secretive about it in public, the anonymity lets them speak what they think without worrying about repercussions. This proves that the only thing the site does is let them talk about their (fill in the blank). The site does not make them racist, its just an output. Just because they arent racist in public, dont mean their not racist, only they they... idk, suppress it? And the site lets them speak however they wish. Its better to find what these people dont like about whatever their toxicity is focused towards and try to understand why they are the way they are so it can be addressed rather then going after sites with no mods, or platforms that promote hate. try to solve the problem, not just take away their ability to be open.
Yes, free speech doesn't work for communities. There is always some form of speech that members find intolerable. In my case, I find stupidity intolerable and I only ban people for repeated moronic posts. I don't care about what viewpoint people have. In my case, I find modern scum far more toxic than Nazis, and I say this as someone who had most of my family wiped out in the Holocaust. Modern scum not only have the absolute worst beliefs imaginable, but they are also too stupid to be able to express themselves coherently.
I would like to know from you which are the best forums in your opinion
https://forum.mennonet.com/
for me it is and always will be reddit >:( It's become a total joke