On my really optimistic days I think of the internet as this magical place where people from all over the world can come together and do things that are simply not possible without near instant access to vast amounts of data. On the days that are slightly less optimistic than that I see the internet
If anyone knows the secret to building a vibrant and unpredictable community, it must be Christopher Poole. He founded 4chan, a breeding ground for lively discussion, animated GIFS, and political coups that provided a simple, organized way to harness the best and worst of the internet simultaneously