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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

A giant hamster, a £520k fine, and a battle for regulation: What happens next in Ofcom’s fight with 4chan?

When Ofcom imposed a fine totalling £520,000 on US-based online forum 4chan earlier this year for failing to protect children from pornography and illegal content, the company’s lawyers simply replied with a picture of a hamster.

“Mr Whiskers looks forward to your confirmation decision, which will be shredded and used to line his enclosure upon receipt,” Preston Byrne, who represents 4chan, wrote.

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