8chan Tells Congress How It Dealt With Recent Shooting Manifestos

The transcript discusses a hearing about 8 Chan's handling of extremist content during mass shootings. It details the site's response to manifestos, including the Christchurch and El Paso incidents, and the subsequent improvements in takedown processes. The transcript also covers law enforcement interactions and future plans to prevent illegal content, including a tool to halt new posts during emergencies.

What was the initial response time for removing the Christchurch Shooting Manifesto from 8 Chan?

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour

• 3 hours

• 12 minutes

How did 8 Chan improve its response to extremist content after the Christchurch incident?

• By shutting down the site temporarily

• By increasing server capacity

• By adding more global volunteers

• By hiring more moderators

What was the removal time for the Poway Manifesto on 8 Chan?

• 1 hour

• 12 minutes

• 3 hours

• 45 minutes

How many law enforcement requests did 8 Chan comply with through August 2019?

• 10

• 25

• 56

• 100

What tool was proposed to prevent new posts during emergencies on 8 Chan?

• A switch to prevent new posts

• A user verification system

• An AI moderation tool

• A content filter