In the special argot of 4chan request forums, 'porn' is called rule 34, Pr0nz. One dictionary of neologisms claims that Rule 34 'began appearing on Internet postings in 2008.' Īs Rule 34 continued spreading on the Internet, traditional media began reporting on it. A 2009 Daily Telegraph article listed Rule 34 as third of the 'Top 10' Internet rules and laws. A 2013 CNN story said Rule 34 was 'likely the most famous' Internet rule that has become part of mainstream culture.
On November 14, 2018, a Twitch streamer celebrated turning eighteen by posting a video to Twitter in which he looked up Rule 34 pictures.
