After the collapse of 8chan, the "Zoo" community fragmented. Some moved to the "Dark Web," while others migrated to 8kun (8chan's successor) or smaller, private encrypted forums.
: How removing infrastructure (hosting/DDoS protection) is more effective at dismantling harmful communities than simple content moderation. The "Splinternet" zoo 8chan
The history of the internet is peppered with subcultures that test the limits of free speech and social norms. Among the most controversial of these is the "Zoo" community, which found a long-standing, lawless home on the imageboard . After the collapse of 8chan, the "Zoo" community fragmented
8chan’s "volunteer-only" moderation style meant that as long as the board owner didn't see a problem with the content, it remained live. De-platforming and the Fall of 8chan After the collapse of 8chan