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/b/: The Random Anonymity Culture And A New Direction For Anonymous Paperback – July 21, 2010

by Mint Lily Chebet-Bouchard (Author)

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This book is a detailed analysis and manifesto for the internet subculture known only as /b/. It highlights the many aspects of its members, detailing their activities (trolling, hacking, CP, DDoS attacks, religious scrutiny, and their massive influence on modern culture). "/b/" offers the current problems with its platform and undertakings, while also considering its positive aspects on the search to freedom and power-in-anonymity. It is written from the perspective of a /b/tard, who, while espousing /b/'s power, is critical of tendencies /b/ relates to. With the immense amount of disapproval of /b/ from so many organizations, and its members vowing to keep it a secret, the controversial nature of this study will not be ignored.

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Product Details

Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 21, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1453718362
ISBN-13: 978-1453718360
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.3 x 7.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 1.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,175,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

Currently studying at UC Berkeley, Mint has been fascinated with underground internet culture for many years now. Allowing herself to become a "/b/tard", Mint believes it holds crucial information as to how society is going to develop in the future. /b/ is Mint's first published work.

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36 of 44 people found the following review helpful

Can't believe I bought this

By Pissed on July 24, 2010

Format: Paperback

This is one of the worst pieces of "Literature" I have ever had the displeasure of reading. The entire thing looks as though it was copied off Wikipedia. Constant grammar errors, lack of a plot, and furthermore, lack of any commentary, make this an incredibly dull read.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK

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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful

Not worth the paper it is printed on

By M. Metzger on July 24, 2010

Format: Paperback

Wow this is horrible. I am not even sure why this book was published. For example on pg 15 on the second "paragraph" (if you can call it that) it states "The problem with internet is obscuring accidentally the whole thing." What was that? I don't even know, it happens alot in this book.

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23 of 32 people found the following review helpful

A good Read!

By Mickey Mantle on July 26, 2010

Format: Paperback

This book was amazing! I could not believe how much I learned about "anonymous" and this place called /b/. I Learned about all their outrageous antics and shenanigans they get into. I couldn't believe how much fun these guys have like helping kids sort out their problems and fighting against those dirty pedophiles! They even save animals lives! I can't wait to show my 13 & 10 year old this wonderful placed subtly named /b/! They will learn good values about life making my job as a parent even easier.

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful

What

By Feelin'Fine on July 25, 2010

Format: Paperback

How can you constitute a collection of "fictionalized" chat logs as a book? This 'Literature' has no analysis, view point, counter point, stance, or any type of cohesive backing. I didn't understand what I was reading or why. There was no clarification; there was only a over-dramatized header and a string of chain letter posting that has been on the internet for the last 10 years. It seems like the author just wanted to make some money off of a controversial subject. Summary: It is a collection of garbage and spam; don't buy.

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14 of 20 people found the following review helpful

THIS BOOK IS FULL OF BALL JUICE

By Fuzychiapet on July 26, 2010

Format: Paperback

This is the most influential book since Mein Kampf. It will change the world and all people who live in it. However, I am giving it a low rating because the book I received was printed on the dreams of innocent children. Now, I'm not saying that I care so much for children, but if they didn't dream, they would wake up more easily when I breathe heavily over them while I watch them sleep.

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12 of 17 people found the following review helpful

Because You Can't Rate Zero

By Azula on July 24, 2010

Format: Paperback

Only two kinds of people will be interested in this book.

1. Conspiracy theorists who will buy it to be paranoid.
2. The people the author betrays and who know what to do.

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9 of 13 people found the following review helpful

Brilliant but Terrible

By N. Thompson on July 24, 2010

Format: Paperback

Brilliant work of trolling to actually get this published.

Terrible thing to waste time actually reading.

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Kazmaka

What a disapointment. The author shows a striking lack of knowledge for the topic he is writing about and presents it in a tone that is nothing but labourous to read. Read more

Published on November 9, 2011 by Kazmaka

Trash

Obviously written by someone who has no clue what they're talking about. It sounds like the author did his research through media reports and some light browsing of b. Read more

Published on November 9, 2011 by P Barlow

A whole lotta nope.

nope.jpg nope nope nope. A nope. This is where nopes are born. Cancer, etc. This is not a book. Author should be ashamed. People actually buy this and it's sad.

Published on October 20, 2011 by Jambo Jimbly

Balance

The majority of the 1-star reviews have never read the book, /b/ is just butthurt that their secrets are being aired. Ignore them, this book is good.

Published on September 14, 2011 by D. McAloon

Why?

The plot was a vehicle for the visuals. The innocence and brilliance of youthful perception. A love letter to our world and what is in it.

Published on September 3, 2011 by Wull

If I could rate it lower I would

This book is completely Biased towards the fact that any people who /b/rowse don't have to be radical extremists. Read more

Published on March 6, 2011 by Mr. Tunney

Amazing

Quite possibly one of the most influential books written this century, this is a must-have.