The Chaddy

Gigacha.de is a small-web imageboard that positions itself as a "comfy" and self-improvement-focused alternative to the larger, more chaotic imageboards like 4chan. It is part of the modern "Boutique Chan" movement. 1. Key Dates and Registration Domain Registration: The domain gigacha.de was registered on June 22, 2021. First Wayback Machine Capture: The first snapshot was recorded on July 20, 2021. Launch: The site launched in late June 2021. It was created during a surge in the "Small Web" movement where users were looking for specialized, smaller communities that utilized modern imageboard software (like LynxChan) rather than the aging infrastructure of older sites. 2. What is the site? Gigacha.de is an anonymous imageboard that emphasizes a "higher quality" of discussion and a cleaner aesthetic. The "Comfy" Philosophy: Unlike many boards that thrive on irony or aggression, Gigacha.de leans into the "comfy" (comfortable) subculture. It encourages hobbies, self-improvement, and aesthetic appreciation. Technical Build: It is built using LynxChan, a modern imageboard engine that allows for a more responsive user interface and better mobile compatibility than traditional boards. German Hosting: The .de TLD indicates it is hosted in or registered through Germany, though the primary language of the board is English, serving an international audience. 3. What does the name mean? The name is a portmanteau of a popular internet meme and the standard imageboard suffix: Giga-Cha: Short for GigaChad, the viral meme representing an ultra-masculine, idealized version of a man. In the context of the site, it refers to the "Chad" ethos of self-improvement, fitness, and mental well-being. De: The country code top-level domain for Germany (Deutschland). Gigacha: Effectively translates to "The Giga-Channel" or "The Chad-Channel." It signals that the board is intended for "Chads"—or those striving to be—who want a more refined space to post. 4. History and Community Context Gigacha.de gained popularity within the "fit-lit" (fitness and literature) and "slow web" communities. It serves as a hub for people who enjoy the anonymous format but want to avoid the "slop" (low-quality content) associated with larger boards. It is often grouped with sites like Shemmy.lol and Yakui.moe as part of a network of "aesthetic" imageboards that prioritize site design and specific subcultural vibes. Images from 1-2026

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The Shemmy – Dead

Shemmy.lol is a modern, niche imageboard that belongs to the "Small Web" and "Webcore" movement. It is part of a cluster of interconnected personal sites and community boards that prioritize a retro, artistic, and often "glitchy" aesthetic. 1. Key Dates and Registration Domain Registration: The domain shemmy.lol was registered on July 10, 2023. First Wayback Machine Capture: The Internet Archive first captured a snapshot of the site on July 20, 2023. Launch: The site officially launched in July 2023. It was created as a dedicated space for the "Shemmy" community, which had previously existed across other small imageboards and Discord servers. 2. What is the site? Shemmy.lol is an anonymous imageboard (utilizing LynxChan software) that serves as a hub for artists, "webcore" enthusiasts, and fans of the "Shemmy" character. The Mascot: The site is centered around "Shemmy," a stylized, white, cat-like creature mascot. This character is a staple of a specific corner of the internet that blends 1990s digital nostalgia with modern surrealist art. Culture: The site is known for being a "comfy" and creative space. While it follows the anonymous format of traditional imageboards, it is significantly smaller and more focused on sharing original art, CSS customizations, and niche music (like breakcore or vaporwave). The "Small Web" Connection: It is frequently linked to other sites like yakui.moe and soyjak.party (though with a very different aesthetic), forming part of a network of users who prefer independent, community-run platforms over mainstream social media. 3. What does the name mean? Shemmy: This is the name of the creator’s persona and the site's mascot. The name itself is a whimsical, made-up moniker typical of the "weirdcore" or "cute-core" internet subcultures. lol: The .lol top-level domain is a popular choice for personal or community-driven projects that don't take themselves too seriously and want to signal a sense of humor or playfulness. Shemmy.lol: Effectively translates to "The Shemmy Community Site." 4. History and Context While the site itself is relatively young (launching in 2023), the "Shemmy" subculture has been active for several years prior on platforms like Neocities and various "Boutique Chans." The site represents the "professionalization" of this small subculture—moving from a single page on a hosting service to a fully-featured, independent imageboard. It is often cited as one of the most visually interesting modern imageboards due to its custom CSS and focus on user-generated art. images from 1-2026

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13chan – Dead

Specific historical information about https://13chan.net/ such as its exact founding date, wasn't readily available in the search results. However, based on the site's own description, 13chan presents itself as a personal image-based bulletin board focused strongly on user privacy and freedom. Its most distinguishing feature compared to a site like 4chan is its primary operation as a Tor hidden service, meaning users typically need the Tor Browser to access it, emphasizing anonymity and making it harder to trace. 13chan.net Imageboards Here is the list of imageboards found on 13chan.net, as of 5-4-2025: /g/ - Technology /x/ - Paranormal /a/ - Anime & Manga /pol/ - Politically Incorrect /b/ - Random /v/ - Video Games /h/ - Hentai Marked dead 9/2025 - Service Suspended

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Soyjak.party

Soyjak.party, (or just "The party") is an imageboard dedicated to the creation, posting, and sharing of soyjaks. As the site has grown, its expanded to encompass many other topics as well. Please read the rules before posting. Serving 6,547,382 posts!Soyjak.st (the current domain for Soyjak.party, also known as The Sharty) is a major anonymous imageboard dedicated to the "Soyjak" meme culture and serves as the primary spiritual successor to 4chan’s defunct /qa/ (Question & Answer) board. 1. Key Dates and Registration Original Launch: The site was first launched as soyjak.party on September 20, 2020, by a pseudonymous 4chan user known as Soot. Current Domain Registration (soyjak.st): The .st domain was registered on September 26, 2024. The community migrated to this TLD (and others like .soy) following various hosting and domain stability issues with the original .party extension. First Wayback Machine Capture: While the original site has captures dating back to late 2020, the first captures for the soyjak.st URL appeared in October 2024, shortly after the domain was activated. 2. What is the site? Soyjak.st is a "Boutique Chan" that focuses almost exclusively on the creation, iteration, and "variant" posting of Soyjaks (MS Paint-style edits of the Wojak meme). The /qa/ Refugee Crisis: The site saw a massive influx of users in late 2021 after 4chan's administration permanently closed the /qa/ board. These users brought with them a specific, fast-paced, and highly ironic posting style known as "Soyspeak." Ownership History: The site has changed hands several times, often marked by community drama. Ownership transitioned from Soot (founder) to Kuz (2022), then to Doll (2023), Froot (August 2023), and is currently managed by an administrator known as Quote. Culture: The site is known for its highly insular slang (e.g., "gem," "coal," "chud," "brimstone") and a philosophy of "total soyjak victory." It has gained notoriety for its involvement in various internet "raids" and its antagonistic relationship with mainstream social media. 3. What does the name mean? Soyjak: A portmanteau of "Soy" (referring to the "soy boy" pejorative for a perceived lack of masculinity) and "Wojak" (the original Polish internet character). It refers to the specific caricatures of over-excited or distraught men used to mock modern internet consumers. st: The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for São Tomé and Príncipe. Like many niche sites, it was likely chosen for its brevity and availability as a "safe" harbor for controversial content. The Sharty: A common community nickname for the site, which is a portmanteau of "Soyjak" and "Party." Screenshot from 7-20-2022 Marked dead 8-16-2023 marked back 12-24-23 screenshot below: Homepage from 1-2026

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22Chan – Dead

22Chan was made as an alternative to 4chan by people who were tired of the endless pornposting and low quality content. The current list of boards is below: /all/ - Overboard /a/ - Anime & Manga /b/ - Random /cre8/ - Art & Creativity /meta/ - Meta /mu/ - Music /server/ - Server /vg/ - Video Games /www/ - Internet History & Culture /yu/ - Feelings /sewers/ - Sewers /f/ - Flash /mp3/ - MPEG Audio Layer-3 News on 4/19/22, the owner is shutting down the site. Discussion on livechan sounds promising that it will be relaunched soon so I will keep it listed on AllChans for now. The /b/ is still working today. The rest look to be 404. screenshot of 22chan on 4/28/2022 Marking as dead 11-30-2022 It has been going to a cloudflare 404 page for a few weeks now. RE-added 5-5-23 screenshot above is from this date. 12-12-23 screenshot 5-4-2025 screenshot

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