2ch

:This article is about the Japanese forum. See 2CH for the Sydney radio station.

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2channel (2?????, pronounced "ni-channeru", 2ch for short) is the largest Internet forum in the world. With over 10 million visitors every day (as of 2001), it is gaining significant influence in Japanese society, approaching that of traditional mass media such as TV, radio and magazines.

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2ch was opened in 1999 by Hiroyuki Nishimura, known simply as "Hiroyuki" (????). Today, most moderation on the forum is done by a voluntary group, self-elected and picked from 2ch users. 2ch itself is non-commercial and run by banner

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advertisement fees and support from a hosting service company that provides specially priced inexpensive UNIX hosting.

2CH: :This article is about the Japanese forum. See 2CH for the Sydney radio station....

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