2channel

2channel (2ちゃんねる, ni channeru?, 2ch for short) is a Japanese textboard. In 2007 there were 2.5 million posts made every day. Launched in 1999, it has gained significant influence in Japanese society, comparable to that of traditional mass media such as television, radio, and magazines. As of 2008, the site generates revenue upwards of ¥100 million per year for its founder Hiroyuki Nishimura. It is legally operated under Packet Monster Inc., a company based in Telok Ayer, Singapore.