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| − | '''Imgur''' is a free [[emerging media]] photo-sharing website used to share pictures with friends, along with posting images on message boards and blogs. It was founded by Alan Schaaf. It is very similar to [[Reddit]] or Digg. It provides an anonymous uploading. Only your IP address is kept for legal matters. There is a removal request for images for copyrighted material, harassment, spam, gore, [[pornography]], or anything that looks like pornography. <ref>www.imgur.com/removalrequest</ref> | + | '''Imgur''' is a free [[emerging media|emerging media]] photo-sharing website used to share pictures with friends, along with posting images on message boards and blogs. It was founded by Alan Schaaf. It is very similar to [[Reddit]] or Digg. It provides an anonymous uploading. Only your IP address is kept for legal matters. There is a removal request for images for copyrighted material, harassment, spam, gore, [[pornography]], or anything that looks like pornography. <ref>www.imgur.com/removalrequest</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:56, 7 December 2011
Imgur is a free emerging media photo-sharing website used to share pictures with friends, along with posting images on message boards and blogs. It was founded by Alan Schaaf. It is very similar to Reddit or Digg. It provides an anonymous uploading. Only your IP address is kept for legal matters. There is a removal request for images for copyrighted material, harassment, spam, gore, pornography, or anything that looks like pornography. [1]
History
Imgur was launched in February 2009 by an undergraduate student, Alan Schaaf, from Ohio University. After being unimpressed by the common Reddit social media site, Alan created Imgur as a simple interface with unique image uploading and editing characteristics.
Imgur is used to pass along jokes, awareness, interesting ideas, and share beautiful image.
Usage and Statistics
After being launched February 2009, on average, Imgur currently has about 15, 000 views per hour. [2]
News
It has been reported that Irish arms of telcom has begun to censor Imgur along with other social networking sites like Reddit because of a lack of accountability and transparency. Three strikes policy has been implemented, with just accusations, no solid proof is necessary. [3]
References
- ↑ www.imgur.com/removalrequest
- ↑ www.imgur.com/stats
- ↑ http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/o2-ireland-begins-web-censoring/07731
- ↑ www.imgur.com/faq
