How to Never Post on 4chan Again

What is 4chan?

4chan is a simple image-based bulletin board where anyone can post comments and share images. 4chan's collaborative-community format was inspired by one of the most popular forums in Japan, Futaba Channel. Different boards are dedicated to different topics, from Japanese anime, manga, and culture to videogames, music, and photography. Users do not need to register an account before participating in the community.

How do I access the boards?

In order to access the full site, you must first read and agree to the terms of the disclaimer. To access the disclaimer simply click any board and a dialogue will appear. Your response will be cookied so you'll only need to do this once (providing you don't clear your cache/cookies afterwards). If you wish to browse the site using frames, visit /frames.

What should I know before I post?

Users are encouraged to participate actively in our community, but only after they have familiarized themselves with the rules and this FAQ. Breaking the rules may result in post deletion, a temporary ban, or in some cases, permanent banishment. Understand the rules before you begin posting!

How do I post anonymously?

To post as "Anonymous", simply do not fill in the [Name] field when submitting content. Information such as your personal IP address is viewable only to the administrators, and is not made publicly available.

Can I register a username?

No user registration process is available. If you're worried about somebody impersonating you, consider using a tripcode to help validate your identity.

Must I post an image?

To start a new thread, you must upload an image. 4chan is primarily an imageboard after all! When replying to an already existing thread, no attachment is required.

Can I reply with an image?

Yes. To reply to a thread with an image of your own, click the [Reply] link and fill in the post box as you normally would, making sure to specify an image for attachment.

How do I quote somebody?

To quote a portion of text, simply place a pointer (">") in front of the text you wish to highlight (ex. ">This is a quote"). To link to and highlight an entire post, place two pointers in front of its unique post number (ex. ">>210981"). Cross-linking to another 4chan board is also possible, by placing three pointers before a board letter, followed by a post number (ex. ">>>/x/1208196").

If you're using our inline extension, simply click the post number you'd like to reference and it will bring up a Quick Reply window for you to write your response in. Highlighting text and then clicking the post number will quote the selected text.

Can I mark a submission as a spoiler?

Only certain boards allow you to mask plot-spoiling content. To mark your image as a spoiler, check the [x Spoiler Image?] box before submission. Spoilerizing text makes it unreadable to others until they mouse over it. To spoilerize a comment, place [spoiler] tags around the text you wish to hide (ex. "[spoiler]SPIKE DIES![/spoiler]"). Misuse of these tags may result in a ban.

How do I use a "tripcode"?

Tripcodes can help verify a user's identity to others, and are a type of pseudo-registration. To use a normal tripcode, place a hash mark ("#") followed by a word or short phrase after what you've entered into the [Name] field (ex. "User#password"). Upon submission, the server will generate the hash unique to that particular word or phrase. The previous example would display " User !ozOtJW9BFA" after being posted.

Important note: A tripcode is generated only using the text entered after the hash mark. Your entered name, IP address, cookie information, etc. do not affect the output. Normal tripcodes are not secure, and can be cracked with relative ease. For a more secure solution, see secure tripcodes.

What is a "secure tripcode"?

A secure tripcode can be generated by placing two hash marks in the [Name] field, as opposed to one as with a normal tripcode (ex. "User##password"). Secure tripcodes use a secret key file on the server to help obscure their password. The previous example would display " User !!rEkSWzi2+mz" after being posted.

What is a capcode?

A capcode is a way of verifying someone as a 4chan team member. Normal users do not have the ability to post using a capcode. A moderator capcode will display " ## Mod " after their name. Similarly, the administrator capcode displays " ## Admin ". Often times, a moderator will post as " Anonymous ## Mod " in order to keep their identity secret (which is policy). Janitors do not receive a capcode.

Note: Icons will always appear alongside a capcode, and will display a tooltip that says "This user is a/the 4chan Moderator/Administrator" upon mousing over them. If there is no icon/tooltip, the poster is an impersonator.

What is "sage"?

Entering "sage" (by itself) into the [Options] field while replying will cause the thread not to bump to the top of the page. Contrary to popular belief, a sage is not a downvote, and should not be used as one. "sage-bombing" or announcing that you've saged a thread may result in a ban.

How can I be returned to the board index after I post?

In August 2012 the default behavior of posting was changed. Upon posting users are redirected to their post instead of the board index. To enable the legacy behavior of being returned to the board index after posting, enter "nonoko" into the [Options] field.

Can I use nonoko and sage at the same time?

Yes, enter "nonokosage" into the [Options] field.

How do I report posts?

Reporting posts for review is extremely encouraged, as it helps us remove rule breaking and/or illegal content faster. To file a report, click the "▶" button to the right of the post number to expand the post menu, and then select the "Report post" option. A confirmation dialogue will pop up and ask if the post you are reporting is a rule violation, spam, or if it contains illegal material. Be sure to mark this appropriately! Fill out the captcha, and then click on the Submit button.

Important note: Submitting intentionally false reports may result in a ban. This policy is in place to discourage abuse of the system; it is not meant to dissuade users from submitting legitimate reports.

How do I delete my own post(s)?

When you submit a post, a password cookie is automatically set that will allow you to delete your post should you choose to. As long as your browser retains this cookie, you will be able to delete posts made using it. To delete your post(s), check the box in the upper lefthand corner of the specific post(s) you wish to remove, and scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the [Delete] button on the right. Checking the [x File Only] box will cause only the image to be deleted, leaving the comment untouched. Note that some boards and threads (ex. stickies) do not allow a user to delete their posts.

Why won't my thread bump?

All threads have a set bump limit (varies board to board). When this limit is reached, a thread will no longer "bump" to the top of the board, causing the thread to descend through the pages until it is bumped off of the last page and pruned. This method of post-limiting, while sometimes inconvenient, assures that content is kept fresh on the boards.

What does "work safe" mean?

"Work safe" is defined as "content that is safe for viewing in the average working environment." Boards that default to the Yotsuba B or Burichan (blue) theme are to be considered work safe. Posting content that is not suitable for this environment may result in a ban. The goal behind enforcing this rule is to keep the cleaner sections of the site accessible to those in restricted viewing situations.

My post disappeared! Where'd it go?

Threads expire and are pruned by 4chan's software at a relatively high rate. Since most boards are limited to ten pages, content is usually available for only a few hours or days before it is removed. Most times, the post was probably pruned automatically, however in some cases it may have been removed by a moderator or janitor. We ask that users refrain from reposting material that they believe to have been deleted by the moderators.

Can I retrieve an old post/image?

No. Content that has expired is removed from our servers. Please do not contact us requesting content that has been pruned, for it is impossible for us to assist you. Instead, try placing a request on the /r/ board.

Can you help me contact a specific user?

No. Unless a user elects to include an e-mail address or other contact information in their post, there is no way to contact that user privately. More details regarding our storage of personal information can be found here.

How can I find the source of an image?

Google Image Search and iqdb are great resources to identify the source of an image. You can access these services using our inline extension by clicking the "▶" button to the right of a post containing an image, and then selecting "Image search". Remember: Posting requests for source information on the boards may get you banned—use /r/ for all requests.

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Source: https://www.4channel.org/faq

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