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'''TheWolfWeb''', also known as '''TWW''' or T-dub, is an unofficial [[message board]] for [[North Carolina State University]] (NCSU), created by Jacob Morgan (CrazyJ). TWW was the prototype for the "party in college" message boards, which provide an [[online community]] for a number of universities across the country. It was also a source of the codebase for [[TheCollegeWeb]] but is not part of that network despite the similarity of all of those sites to TWW. |
'''TheWolfWeb''', also known as '''TWW''' or T-dub, is an unofficial [[message board]] for [[North Carolina State University]] (NCSU), created by Jacob Morgan (CrazyJ). TWW was the prototype for the "party in college" message boards, which provide an [[online community]] for a number of universities across the country. It was also a source of the codebase for [[TheCollegeWeb]] but is not part of that network despite the similarity of all of those sites to TWW. |
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| ⚫ | It serves as a source of local ([[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]], NC) news, as frequently posting members of the message board will provide both eyewitness accounts and frequent updates on events in the area, ranging from vehicle accidents to on-campus crime and suicide events. It has also been significant in transmitting many [[Internet memes]] through the NCSU student body.(notably the terms [[pwnt]], [[Internet slang|bwn]], and [[Internet slang|FDT]]). |
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On February 26, 2004, News 14 Carolina, now known as [[Spectrum News North Carolina]], was subject to a prank by members of TheWolfWeb when it was discovered that the system used to report closings and delays for businesses, schools, and churches for inclement weather put submissions on the air without review. Members of the message board exploited this fact to make fictitious business ranging from referencing [[All Your Base Are Belong To Us]] to containing lewd or obscene references be listed on the air during the channel's winter weather coverage. After the exploit gained national attention, many news stations, News 14 Carolina included, implemented or enhanced their verification and vetting processes for listing closings and delays as to avoid a repeat of the incident. |
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| ⚫ | It serves as a source of local ([[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]], NC) news, as frequently posting members of the message board will provide both eyewitness accounts and frequent updates on events in the area, ranging from vehicle accidents to on-campus crime and suicide events. It has also been significant in transmitting many [[Internet memes]] through the NCSU student body.(notably the terms [[pwnt]], [[Internet slang|bwn]], and [[Internet slang|FDT]]). |
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On June 16th 2016, the site went down suddenly and was down for approximately eight hours. When it returned, ownership announced that the site was underwater and could possibly be shut down in a matter of days. |
On June 16th 2016, the site went down suddenly and was down for approximately eight hours. When it returned, ownership announced that the site was underwater and could possibly be shut down in a matter of days. |
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TWW does not yet have a mobile app or mobile interface. |
TWW does not yet have a mobile app or mobile interface. |
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==See also== |
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* [[News 14 Carolina]] |
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==References== |
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TheWolfWeb, also known as TWW or T-dub, is an unofficial message board for North Carolina State University (NCSU), created by Jacob Morgan (CrazyJ). TWW was the prototype for the "party in college" message boards, which provide an online community for a number of universities across the country. It was also a source of the codebase for TheCollegeWeb but is not part of that network despite the similarity of all of those sites to TWW.
It serves as a source of local (Raleigh, NC) news, as frequently posting members of the message board will provide both eyewitness accounts and frequent updates on events in the area, ranging from vehicle accidents to on-campus crime and suicide events. It has also been significant in transmitting many Internet memes through the NCSU student body.(notably the terms pwnt, bwn, and FDT).
On February 26, 2004, News 14 Carolina, now known as Spectrum News North Carolina, was subject to a prank by members of TheWolfWeb when it was discovered that the system used to report closings and delays for businesses, schools, and churches for inclement weather put submissions on the air without review. Members of the message board exploited this fact to make fictitious business ranging from referencing All Your Base Are Belong To Us to containing lewd or obscene references be listed on the air during the channel's winter weather coverage. After the exploit gained national attention, many news stations, News 14 Carolina included, implemented or enhanced their verification and vetting processes for listing closings and delays as to avoid a repeat of the incident.
On June 16th 2016, the site went down suddenly and was down for approximately eight hours. When it returned, ownership announced that the site was underwater and could possibly be shut down in a matter of days.
However, the users are rallying to help the site out, and the ownership has stated that the site will be "for the foreseeable future".
TWW does not yet have a mobile app or mobile interface.