One of 8chan's service providers is reportedly banning the site from its network; the news comes after its founder called for the site to be shut down in the wake of multiple mass shootings linked to 8chan
Brennan founded 8chan as a response to 4chan, which he felt had become too restrictive, as a place that supported free speech of any kind.
Hours later in Dayton, a gunman wearing body armor and carrying extra magazines opened fire in a popular nightlife area, killing nine and injuring at least 26 people.
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