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The Historical Context of Patrick Rothfuss and the 7chan Interaction

"In 2012, Patrick Rothfuss, the acclaimed author of The Name of the Wind, participated in a rare and controversial Q&A session on the imageboard 7chan. This event remains a significant moment in fantasy literature history, representing a direct, uncurated interaction between a high-profile author and one of the internet's more peripheral subcultures. The interaction was notable because Rothfuss provided a "timestamp" photo—a picture of himself holding a handwritten sign—to prove his identity to the skeptical community. While the thread has long since been archived or lost due to the volatile nature of imageboards, it continues to be discussed..."

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