Justin Ling🆒️Mar 29, 2023

Since last year, I've been obsessed with teasing apart who really owns — and finances — 4chan.

Well, I finally cracked it. https://www.wired.com/story/4chan-good-smile/

Show threadneatchee
@justinling what the actual fuck, Good Smile is a 30% stakeholder in 4chan??? Fuck them, that's insane. I'm inclined to burn anything I own from them.
Mar 30, 2023 at 6:20amWeb
Show threadAmi AngelwingsMar 30, 2023

@neatchee yeah it came out in 2022 and 2021 but the reporting wasn't totally solid, this confirms it... I'd already stopped buying things from them no matter how tempting...

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hollywood-business-4chan-1235017475/

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/05/who-owns-4chan/

Hollywood's Curious 4Chan Connection

A legal battle over a 'Stranger Things' drive-in event has revealed Hollywood's business dealings with a Japanese merchandise company that has anime roots, sells sexually suggestive dolls and partially owns an alt-right social media hub.

The Hollywood Reporter
Show threadMar 30, 2023

@ami_angelwings @neatchee what

The

Fuck

Show threadGen X-WingMar 30, 2023

@neatchee @justinling Would be nice if they would sell that stake outright. I.e. it would be nice if buyers would let them know that’s what they want.

Then we’ll know if they agree with the crap, or if it was a stupid investment.

Also better to sell at low prices than burn. That way it takes sales (and value) away from them.