4chan refuses UK fines, citing US law

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4chan will refuse to pay daily fines imposed by the UK's Ofcom for non-compliance with the Online Safety Act. A lawyer for 4chan stated that UK safety laws do not apply to the US-based company, calling Ofcom's investigation an "illegal campaign of harassment." 4chan, known for anonymous users and controversial content, believes US law protects it from foreign penalties and plans to seek relief in US courts if necessary.


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