Encyclopedia Dramatica - Revision history

LuaGunsX at 02:11, 11 June 2026

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	The site was created as a parody of Wikipedia, with users encouraged to contribute humorous and satirical content about internet culture and memes. However, the site soon developed a reputation for crude humor and controversial content, including personal attacks on individuals, and content deemed racist, sexist, and homophobic. In 2011, the site was shut down by its original creators, but it was later revived by anonymous volunteers who wanted to keep the site alive. Over the years, ED became notorious for its aggressive trolling and harassment campaigns against individuals and online communities, including 4chan, Tumblr, and social justice movements.		The site was created as a parody of Wikipedia, with users encouraged to contribute humorous and satirical content about internet culture and memes. However, the site soon developed a reputation for crude humor and controversial content, including personal attacks on individuals, and content deemed racist, sexist, and homophobic. In 2011, the site was shut down by its original creators, but it was later revived by anonymous volunteers who wanted to keep the site alive. Over the years, ED became notorious for its aggressive trolling and harassment campaigns against individuals and online communities, including 4chan, Tumblr, and social justice movements.

	The site is also connected to a school shooting, when 21-year old William Atchison (known ~~online~~ as AlGore on ~~the wiki~~, ~~who was also a administrator~~) would shoot up the [[wikipedia:Aztec High School\|Aztec High School]] on December 7th, 2017, causing 3 deaths (including William).		The site is also connected to a school shooting, when 21-year old William Atchison (known as "AlGore" (who had admin perms on ED), "FuckYou" on [[wikipedia:Kiwi Farms\|Kiwi Farms]], "Vance Stone", and "Couch Cuck") would shoot up the [[wikipedia:Aztec High School\|Aztec High School]] on December 7th, 2017, causing 3 deaths (including William, the perpetrator). AlGore was well known for making articles about shootings on ED.

	ED's content continued to evolve, incorporating increasingly offensive and shocking material, such as graphic images, explicit sexual content, and gore. Despite its controversial content, the site gained a significant following and became a popular destination for those seeking edgy and taboo humor. ED has continued to attract controversy, with critics accusing the site of promoting hate speech, cyberbullying, and other forms of harmful online behavior. However, some online communities see the site as a platform for free speech and a place to share offensive humor and satire. Despite numerous legal actions and controversies, ED continues to operate under various domains and servers.		ED's content continued to evolve, incorporating increasingly offensive and shocking material, such as graphic images, explicit sexual content, and gore. Despite its controversial content, the site gained a significant following and became a popular destination for those seeking edgy and taboo humor. ED has continued to attract controversy, with critics accusing the site of promoting hate speech, cyberbullying, and other forms of harmful online behavior. However, some online communities see the site as a platform for free speech and a place to share offensive humor and satire. Despite numerous legal actions and controversies, ED continues to operate under various domains and servers.

LuaGunsX at 22:56, 5 June 2026

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			\|description= Encyclopedia Dramatica is a Wikipedia-adjacent site created by Sherrod DeGrippo, and has went over 15 revisions (including new owners) since it's creation in 2004. It is well known for hosting shock content, hate speech, offensive material, pornography, and even screamers.
	}}		}}
	{{Achtung\|THIS WAS THE FÆTURED ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2021!}}		{{Achtung\|THIS WAS THE FÆTURED ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2021!}}

LuaGunsX at 19:39, 5 June 2026

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	===History===		===History===
	Encyclopedia Dramatica was founded in 2004 by a group of internet trolls who sought to create a database of popular online memes, catchphrases, and other cultural phenomena within online communities. Initially, the website focused on tracking and documenting the activities of various internet subcultures, including [[wikipedia:Anonymous (hacker group)\|Anonymous]], [[4chan]], and other imageboards. However, over time, the website evolved into a platform for offensive and derogatory content, with articles that ridiculed and mocked various individuals and groups. The site was created as a parody of Wikipedia, with users encouraged to contribute humorous and satirical content about internet culture and memes. However, the site soon developed a reputation for crude humor and controversial content, including personal attacks on individuals, and content deemed racist, sexist, and homophobic. In 2011, the site was shut down by its original creators, but it was later revived by anonymous volunteers who wanted to keep the site alive. Over the years, ED became notorious for its aggressive trolling and harassment campaigns against individuals and online communities, including 4chan, Tumblr, and social justice movements.		Encyclopedia Dramatica was founded in 2004 by a group of internet trolls who sought to create a database of popular online memes, catchphrases, and other cultural phenomena within online communities. Initially, the website focused on tracking and documenting the activities of various internet subcultures, including [[wikipedia:Anonymous (hacker group)\|Anonymous]], [[4chan]], and other imageboards. However, over time, the website evolved into a platform for offensive and derogatory content, with articles that ridiculed and mocked various individuals and groups.

			The site was created as a parody of Wikipedia, with users encouraged to contribute humorous and satirical content about internet culture and memes. However, the site soon developed a reputation for crude humor and controversial content, including personal attacks on individuals, and content deemed racist, sexist, and homophobic. In 2011, the site was shut down by its original creators, but it was later revived by anonymous volunteers who wanted to keep the site alive. Over the years, ED became notorious for its aggressive trolling and harassment campaigns against individuals and online communities, including 4chan, Tumblr, and social justice movements.

			The site is also connected to a school shooting, when 21-year old William Atchison (known online as AlGore on the wiki, who was also a administrator) would shoot up the [[wikipedia:Aztec High School\|Aztec High School]] on December 7th, 2017, causing 3 deaths (including William).

	ED's content continued to evolve, incorporating increasingly offensive and shocking material, such as graphic images, explicit sexual content, and gore. Despite its controversial content, the site gained a significant following and became a popular destination for those seeking edgy and taboo humor. ED has continued to attract controversy, with critics accusing the site of promoting hate speech, cyberbullying, and other forms of harmful online behavior. However, some online communities see the site as a platform for free speech and a place to share offensive humor and satire. Despite numerous legal actions and controversies, ED continues to operate under various domains and servers.		ED's content continued to evolve, incorporating increasingly offensive and shocking material, such as graphic images, explicit sexual content, and gore. Despite its controversial content, the site gained a significant following and became a popular destination for those seeking edgy and taboo humor. ED has continued to attract controversy, with critics accusing the site of promoting hate speech, cyberbullying, and other forms of harmful online behavior. However, some online communities see the site as a platform for free speech and a place to share offensive humor and satire. Despite numerous legal actions and controversies, ED continues to operate under various domains and servers.

	==Leadership History==		==Leadership History==
	*'''Sherrod DeGrippo (A.K.A Girlvinyl): 2004-2011''' - The founder of Encyclopedia Dramatica and didn't like how the site she wanted to use for live journal drama was becoming what it was. Eventually shut down the site and turned it into OhInternet. Lasted about two years before it was shut down in 2013.		*'''Sherrod DeGrippo (A.K.A Girlvinyl): 2004-2011''' - The founder of Encyclopedia Dramatica and didn't like how the site she wanted to use for live journal drama was becoming what it was. Eventually shut down the site and turned it into OhInternet. Lasted about two years before it was shut down in 2013.

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	After that, the site moved domain extensions plenty of times from [[Wikipedia:.rs\|.rs]] to [[Wikipedia:.se\|.se]] to [[Wikipedia:.ch\|.ch]], and many others, usually because the owners were either being arrested or banned for different reasons.		After that, the site moved domain extensions plenty of times from [[Wikipedia:.rs\|.rs]] to [[Wikipedia:.se\|.se]] to [[Wikipedia:.ch\|.ch]], and many others, usually because the owners were either being arrested or banned for different reasons.

	The wiki also has an article on screamers, which links to this very wiki<ref>~~edramatica.com/~~Screamer</ref>.		The wiki also has an article on screamers, which links to this very wiki<ref>{{EDDomain\|Screamer}}</ref>.
	==Background==		==Background==
	[[File:Encyclopedia-dramatica1.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The homepage of encyclopediadramatica.com.]]		[[File:Encyclopedia-dramatica1.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The homepage of encyclopediadramatica.com.]]

LuaGunsX: most likely false; could not find anything about it on ED

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most likely false; could not find anything about it on ED

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	==Background==		==Background==
	[[File:Encyclopedia-dramatica1.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The homepage of encyclopediadramatica.com.]]		[[File:Encyclopedia-dramatica1.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The homepage of encyclopediadramatica.com.]]
	Encyclopedia Dramatica is an online wiki-style website that was founded in 2004 by Sherrod DeGrippo, also known as "Girlvinyl." The website is known for its intentionally provocative and offensive content, which parodies internet culture and memes and satirizes individuals, subcultures, and internet phenomena. The articles on the site are often written in a comedic and sarcastic tone, with a focus on vulgarity and obscenity. The website covers a wide range of topics, including video games, internet personalities, social and political issues, and other aspects of online culture. The site has several sections dedicated to trolling, flame wars, and doxing. It also features graphic images, hate speech, and shock humor, which have led to the site being blocked in some countries and universities. Additionally, Encyclopedia Dramatica has been criticized for its treatment of individuals and groups, which some view as cyberbullying and harassment. Despite this controversy, the site has a dedicated following, with many users contributing to the site's content and community. Over time, the site has faced various legal issues and has been shut down and restarted several times. In 2011, the site was temporarily shut down due to a cease-and-desist letter from the Australian Communications and Media Authority. In 2013, the site was seized by the FBI as part of an investigation into the hacking group LulzSec. The site has also been banned by various internet service providers and countries. Encyclopedia Dramatica has inspired numerous spin-offs and imitators, including the similar site "OhInternet," which was also created by Sherrod DeGrippo. Despite the controversies surrounding the site, it continues to operate and has maintained a significant following among users who enjoy its edgy humor and controversial content.		Encyclopedia Dramatica is an online wiki-style website that was founded in 2004 by Sherrod DeGrippo, also known as "Girlvinyl." The website is known for its intentionally provocative and offensive content, which parodies internet culture and memes and satirizes individuals, subcultures, and internet phenomena. The articles on the site are often written in a comedic and sarcastic tone, with a focus on vulgarity and obscenity. The website covers a wide range of topics, including video games, internet personalities, social and political issues, and other aspects of online culture. The site has several sections dedicated to trolling, flame wars, and doxing. It also features graphic images, hate speech, and shock humor, which have led to the site being blocked in some countries and universities. Additionally, Encyclopedia Dramatica has been criticized for its treatment of individuals and groups, which some view as cyberbullying and harassment. Despite this controversy, the site has a dedicated following, with many users contributing to the site's content and community. Over time, the site has faced various legal issues and has been shut down and restarted several times. The site has also been banned by various internet service providers and countries. Encyclopedia Dramatica has inspired numerous spin-offs and imitators, including the similar site "OhInternet," which was also created by Sherrod DeGrippo. Despite the controversies surrounding the site, it continues to operate and has maintained a significant following among users who enjoy its edgy humor and controversial content.

	===History===		===History===
	Encyclopedia Dramatica was founded in 2004 by a group of internet trolls who sought to create a database of popular online memes, catchphrases, and other cultural phenomena within online communities. Initially, the website focused on tracking and documenting the activities of various internet subcultures, including [[wikipedia:Anonymous (hacker group)\|Anonymous]], [[4chan]], and other imageboards. However, over time, the website evolved into a platform for offensive and derogatory content, with articles that ridiculed and mocked various individuals and groups. The site was created as a parody of Wikipedia, with users encouraged to contribute humorous and satirical content about internet culture and memes. However, the site soon developed a reputation for crude humor and controversial content, including personal attacks on individuals, and content deemed racist, sexist, and homophobic. In 2011, the site was shut down by its original creators, but it was later revived by anonymous volunteers who wanted to keep the site alive. Over the years, ED became notorious for its aggressive trolling and harassment campaigns against individuals and online communities, including 4chan, Tumblr, and social justice movements.		Encyclopedia Dramatica was founded in 2004 by a group of internet trolls who sought to create a database of popular online memes, catchphrases, and other cultural phenomena within online communities. Initially, the website focused on tracking and documenting the activities of various internet subcultures, including [[wikipedia:Anonymous (hacker group)\|Anonymous]], [[4chan]], and other imageboards. However, over time, the website evolved into a platform for offensive and derogatory content, with articles that ridiculed and mocked various individuals and groups. The site was created as a parody of Wikipedia, with users encouraged to contribute humorous and satirical content about internet culture and memes. However, the site soon developed a reputation for crude humor and controversial content, including personal attacks on individuals, and content deemed racist, sexist, and homophobic. In 2011, the site was shut down by its original creators, but it was later revived by anonymous volunteers who wanted to keep the site alive. Over the years, ED became notorious for its aggressive trolling and harassment campaigns against individuals and online communities, including 4chan, Tumblr, and social justice movements.

	ED's content continued to evolve, incorporating increasingly offensive and shocking material, such as graphic images, explicit sexual content, and gore. Despite its controversial content, the site gained a significant following and became a popular destination for those seeking edgy and taboo humor. In 2017, ED was acquired by the Cheezburger Network's website, ''OhInternet''. The new owners attempted to clean up the site's content and make it more appealing to a wider audience, but it's not the same as the original ED we knew before. Eventually, OhInternet shut down the site and redirected the domain to a new website called Lulz.net. ED has continued to attract controversy, with critics accusing the site of promoting hate speech, cyberbullying, and other forms of harmful online behavior. However, some online communities see the site as a platform for free speech and a place to share offensive humor and satire. Despite numerous legal actions and controversies, ED continues to operate under various domains and servers.		ED's content continued to evolve, incorporating increasingly offensive and shocking material, such as graphic images, explicit sexual content, and gore. Despite its controversial content, the site gained a significant following and became a popular destination for those seeking edgy and taboo humor. ED has continued to attract controversy, with critics accusing the site of promoting hate speech, cyberbullying, and other forms of harmful online behavior. However, some online communities see the site as a platform for free speech and a place to share offensive humor and satire. Despite numerous legal actions and controversies, ED continues to operate under various domains and servers.

	==Leadership History==		==Leadership History==

LuaGunsX at 02:04, 28 March 2026

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	The site's content is often directed at individuals or groups who are perceived as belonging to internet subcultures, such as furries, bronies, and other fandoms. Encyclopedia Dramatica also frequently targets people involved in online drama or controversies and has been known to publish personal information, harass individuals, and engage in cyberbullying. Throughout its existence, Encyclopedia Dramatica has been a source of controversy, with many criticizing the site for its offensive content and harmful behavior. The website has been shut down and restarted several times due to legal issues and other problems, and has been banned by various internet service providers and countries. Despite these challenges, the site continues to operate and has gained a significant following among users who appreciate its edgy humor and controversial content. The website's creators and users have defended the site's content as a form of free speech and a response to what they perceive as [[Wikipedia:Political correctness\|political correctness]] and [[Wikipedia:Censorship\|censorship]] in mainstream online communities. However, others argue that the site's content promotes hate speech, harassment, and cyberbullying and that it has caused harm to individuals and communities. The site's influence on internet culture and its role in online controversies have made it a subject of interest and analysis by scholars, journalists, and other observers of digital media.		The site's content is often directed at individuals or groups who are perceived as belonging to internet subcultures, such as furries, bronies, and other fandoms. Encyclopedia Dramatica also frequently targets people involved in online drama or controversies and has been known to publish personal information, harass individuals, and engage in cyberbullying. Throughout its existence, Encyclopedia Dramatica has been a source of controversy, with many criticizing the site for its offensive content and harmful behavior. The website has been shut down and restarted several times due to legal issues and other problems, and has been banned by various internet service providers and countries. Despite these challenges, the site continues to operate and has gained a significant following among users who appreciate its edgy humor and controversial content. The website's creators and users have defended the site's content as a form of free speech and a response to what they perceive as [[Wikipedia:Political correctness\|political correctness]] and [[Wikipedia:Censorship\|censorship]] in mainstream online communities. However, others argue that the site's content promotes hate speech, harassment, and cyberbullying and that it has caused harm to individuals and communities. The site's influence on internet culture and its role in online controversies have made it a subject of interest and analysis by scholars, journalists, and other observers of digital media.
			[[File:WhatPort80.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|WhatPort80 in January 2010]]
	The wiki [[hosts]] many infamous [[shock site\|shock pages]] including [[Offended]], [[The Pain Series\|Kittens, and Puppies]], and [[Reporting Un-Islamic Content]]. Many articles on this wiki contain shock images such as [[Goatse]], [[Blue Waffle]], and [[Lemon Party]] among many others, as well as numerous other gruesome images. Encyclopedia Dramatica is known for having something vulgar/disturbing on almost every page. The reason why æ is used as its mascot is that, according to the site, it's "confusing and mysterious like ED itself." Encyclopedia Dramatica has moved domains many times during its life. It was established in December 2004 at ''encyclopediadramatica.com'' and was originally meant to document dramatic happenings on [[Wikipedia:LiveJournal\|LiveJournal]], but instead quickly became associated with [[4chan]] and Anonymous. In 2011, ~~the site moved~~ to a safe-for-work website called "OhInternet", which also closed the same year.		The wiki [[hosts]] many infamous [[shock site\|shock pages]] including [[Offended]], [[The Pain Series\|Kittens, and Puppies]], and [[Reporting Un-Islamic Content]]. Many articles on this wiki contain shock images such as [[Goatse]], [[Blue Waffle]], and [[Lemon Party]] among many others, as well as numerous other gruesome images. Encyclopedia Dramatica is known for having something vulgar/disturbing on almost every page. The reason why æ is used as its mascot is that, according to the site, it's "confusing and mysterious like ED itself." Encyclopedia Dramatica has moved domains many times during its life. It was established in December 2004 at ''encyclopediadramatica.com'' and was originally meant to document dramatic happenings on [[Wikipedia:LiveJournal\|LiveJournal]], but instead quickly became associated with [[4chan]] and Anonymous. In 2008, a safe-for-work version of Encyclopedia Dramatica was launched, which was known as '''WhatPort80''' which had a flashy interface<ref>{{EDDomain\|WhatPort80}}</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20100104135442/http://www.whatport80.com/Main_Page</ref>. Eventually, in 2011, WhatPort80 and Encyclopedia Dramatica were purged and redirected to a safe-for-work website called "OhInternet", which also closed the same year.

	After that, the site moved domain extensions plenty of times from [[Wikipedia:.rs\|.rs]] to [[Wikipedia:.se\|.se]] to [[Wikipedia:.ch\|.ch]], and many others, usually because the owners were either being arrested or banned for different reasons.		After that, the site moved domain extensions plenty of times from [[Wikipedia:.rs\|.rs]] to [[Wikipedia:.se\|.se]] to [[Wikipedia:.ch\|.ch]], and many others, usually because the owners were either being arrested or banned for different reasons.

	The wiki also has an article on screamers, which links to this very wiki.<ref>edramatica.com/Screamer </ref>		The wiki also has an article on screamers, which links to this very wiki<ref>edramatica.com/Screamer</ref>.
	==Background==		==Background==
	[[File:Encyclopedia-dramatica1.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The homepage of encyclopediadramatica.com.]]		[[File:Encyclopedia-dramatica1.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The homepage of encyclopediadramatica.com.]]

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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	*'''[[:Category:Encyclopedia Dramatica\|Encyclopedia Dramatica Category]]'''		*'''[[:Category:Encyclopedia Dramatica\|Encyclopedia Dramatica Category]]'''
	<font color=yellow><u>NOTE</u>: The following website contains extremely [[:Category:Graphic content\|graphic content]]!</font>		<font color=yellow><u>NOTE</u>: The following website contains extremely [[:Category:Graphic content\|graphic content]] and [[:Category:Pornography\|pornography]]!</font>
	* {{EDDomain}}		* {{EDDomain}}

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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	*'''[[:Category:Encyclopedia Dramatica\|Encyclopedia Dramatica Category]]'''		*'''[[:Category:Encyclopedia Dramatica\|Encyclopedia Dramatica Category]]'''
			<font color=yellow><u>NOTE</u>: The following website contains extremely [[:Category:Graphic content\|graphic content]]!</font>
	* {{EDDomain}}		* {{EDDomain}}

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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	*'''[[:Category:Encyclopedia Dramatica\|Encyclopedia Dramatica Category]]'''		*'''[[:Category:Encyclopedia Dramatica\|Encyclopedia Dramatica Category]]'''
			* {{EDDomain}}
	* Encyclopedia Dramtica frequently changes hosts and owners due to the website's content and management. A quick web search will show many mirrors of the website, and Screamer Wiki does not recognize any version at the current moment to be "official."

	{{Dramatica}}		{{Dramatica}}

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	[[Category:Shock sites]]		[[Category:Shock sites]]
	[[Category:Gore]]		[[Category:Gore]]
			[[Category:Goatse]]

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	The site's content is often directed at individuals or groups who are perceived as belonging to internet subcultures, such as furries, bronies, and other fandoms. Encyclopedia Dramatica also frequently targets people involved in online drama or controversies and has been known to publish personal information, harass individuals, and engage in cyberbullying. Throughout its existence, Encyclopedia Dramatica has been a source of controversy, with many criticizing the site for its offensive content and harmful behavior. The website has been shut down and restarted several times due to legal issues and other problems, and has been banned by various internet service providers and countries. Despite these challenges, the site continues to operate and has gained a significant following among users who appreciate its edgy humor and controversial content. The website's creators and users have defended the site's content as a form of free speech and a response to what they perceive as [[Wikipedia:Political correctness\|political correctness]] and [[Wikipedia:Censorship\|censorship]] in mainstream online communities. However, others argue that the site's content promotes hate speech, harassment, and cyberbullying and that it has caused harm to individuals and communities. The site's influence on internet culture and its role in online controversies have made it a subject of interest and analysis by scholars, journalists, and other observers of digital media.		The site's content is often directed at individuals or groups who are perceived as belonging to internet subcultures, such as furries, bronies, and other fandoms. Encyclopedia Dramatica also frequently targets people involved in online drama or controversies and has been known to publish personal information, harass individuals, and engage in cyberbullying. Throughout its existence, Encyclopedia Dramatica has been a source of controversy, with many criticizing the site for its offensive content and harmful behavior. The website has been shut down and restarted several times due to legal issues and other problems, and has been banned by various internet service providers and countries. Despite these challenges, the site continues to operate and has gained a significant following among users who appreciate its edgy humor and controversial content. The website's creators and users have defended the site's content as a form of free speech and a response to what they perceive as [[Wikipedia:Political correctness\|political correctness]] and [[Wikipedia:Censorship\|censorship]] in mainstream online communities. However, others argue that the site's content promotes hate speech, harassment, and cyberbullying and that it has caused harm to individuals and communities. The site's influence on internet culture and its role in online controversies have made it a subject of interest and analysis by scholars, journalists, and other observers of digital media.
			[[File:WhatPort80.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|WhatPort80 in January 2010]]
	The wiki [[hosts]] many infamous [[shock site\|shock pages]] including [[Offended]], [[The Pain Series\|Kittens, and Puppies]], and [[Reporting Un-Islamic Content]]. Many articles on this wiki contain shock images such as [[Goatse]], [[Blue Waffle]], and [[Lemon Party]] among many others, as well as numerous other gruesome images. Encyclopedia Dramatica is known for having something vulgar/disturbing on almost every page. The reason why æ is used as its mascot is that, according to the site, it's "confusing and mysterious like ED itself." Encyclopedia Dramatica has moved domains many times during its life. It was established in December 2004 at ''encyclopediadramatica.com'' and was originally meant to document dramatic happenings on [[Wikipedia:LiveJournal\|LiveJournal]], but instead quickly became associated with [[4chan]] and Anonymous. In 2011, ~~the site moved~~ to a safe-for-work website called "OhInternet", which also closed the same year.		The wiki [[hosts]] many infamous [[shock site\|shock pages]] including [[Offended]], [[The Pain Series\|Kittens, and Puppies]], and [[Reporting Un-Islamic Content]]. Many articles on this wiki contain shock images such as [[Goatse]], [[Blue Waffle]], and [[Lemon Party]] among many others, as well as numerous other gruesome images. Encyclopedia Dramatica is known for having something vulgar/disturbing on almost every page. The reason why æ is used as its mascot is that, according to the site, it's "confusing and mysterious like ED itself." Encyclopedia Dramatica has moved domains many times during its life. It was established in December 2004 at ''encyclopediadramatica.com'' and was originally meant to document dramatic happenings on [[Wikipedia:LiveJournal\|LiveJournal]], but instead quickly became associated with [[4chan]] and Anonymous. In 2008, a safe-for-work version of Encyclopedia Dramatica was launched, which was known as '''WhatPort80''' which had a flashy interface<ref>{{EDDomain\|WhatPort80}}</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20100104135442/http://www.whatport80.com/Main_Page</ref>. Eventually, in 2011, WhatPort80 and Encyclopedia Dramatica were purged and redirected to a safe-for-work website called "OhInternet", which also closed the same year.

	After that, the site moved domain extensions plenty of times from [[Wikipedia:.rs\|.rs]] to [[Wikipedia:.se\|.se]] to [[Wikipedia:.ch\|.ch]], and many others, usually because the owners were either being arrested or banned for different reasons.		After that, the site moved domain extensions plenty of times from [[Wikipedia:.rs\|.rs]] to [[Wikipedia:.se\|.se]] to [[Wikipedia:.ch\|.ch]], and many others, usually because the owners were either being arrested or banned for different reasons.

	The wiki also has an article on screamers, which links to this very wiki.<ref>edramatica.com/Screamer </ref>		The wiki also has an article on screamers, which links to this very wiki<ref>edramatica.com/Screamer</ref>.
	==Background==		==Background==
	[[File:Encyclopedia-dramatica1.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The homepage of encyclopediadramatica.com.]]		[[File:Encyclopedia-dramatica1.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The homepage of encyclopediadramatica.com.]]