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> Sure, it's anonymous. But the short-term nature means that the prime objective when posting something is to get replies. So you get some troll bait or other
by snerbles 10y ago
> Sure, it's anonymous. But the short-term nature means that the prime objective when posting something is to get replies. So you get some troll bait or other things sure to get replies.
This can be traced to updates to 4chan's post linking system that highlight replies to your post with a (You). Like upvotes, (You)s are a feedback signal of attention.