that you're a loyal member who joined before 2011.

9gag reposts stuff from the internet. same as funnyjunk.

however 9gag watermarks stolen content and claims it as their own, all this with the purpose to when said content is shared in social networks. People automatically assume the content originated from 9gag. This creates more traffic to the website, and that increases the site's overall monetary value.

Go on 9Gag and read the comment section. It should clear it up.

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