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But conversations hosted here have also influenced stock prices, rallied support for philanthropic causes, organized massive synchronized dance routines, prevented terrorism and driven people to their deathbeds. On one level, it serves as a fun, informative place for people to read product reviews, download software and compare everything from the size of their poop to quiz show answers. This single site has more influence on Japanese popular opinion than the prime minister, the emperor and the traditional media combined.

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Vodafone said while blocking requests normally came from the courts or law enforcement agencies 'this was an extreme case which we think requires an extraordinary response'. The ban on 4chan was lifted a few hours later. Optus and Vodafone declined to name which domains they blocked but the same platforms also failed to load on their networks on Tuesday afternoon. Watch the latest news on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >

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