Going /k/ommando: Gun Culture in Fringe Online Communities
Journal: Proceedings of the International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media
Year: 2025

The increasing frequency of mass shootings in the United States has become alarmingly common, prompting discussions about gun control. While gun control in the US involves complex legal issues, cultural factors---particularly ``gun culture''---play a significant but often overlooked role. Although the role of social media in shaping culture is well-documented, the intersection of gun culture and fringe online communities, like 4chan, remains unclear. This gap is particularly concerning given the