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Warning: The top archive contains unmoderated language, slurs, and arguments about eugenics (tragically common in industrial subculture during the 90s). Reading it requires a strong stomach and a historical lens. Do not mistake the archive for an endorsement. the cannibal cafe forum archive top

A 400+ post thread titled: "Is there a moral difference between writing about cannibalism and depicting it in shock video?" This thread showcased the forum at its most philosophical. Users argued from positions of ethics, art history (citing de Sade and Bataille), and trauma psychology. The "top" posts in this thread are those that received "karma points" or "likes" (depending on the forum version) for being exceptionally well-argued, even when defending indefensible fictional positions. "I hardly know what to expect

Despite its shutdown, the Cannibal Cafe Forum Archive continues to serve as a cautionary tale about the limits of free speech on the internet and the challenges of policing online communities. It also highlights the complexities of online subcultures and the darker aspects of human nature that they can sometimes reveal. Do not mistake the archive for an endorsement