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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Stop Posting” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21101 of the collection, and the 55th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Stop Posting” meme mean?
This format captures the feeling of annoyance caused by conversational clutter. It translates the urgent desire for the other person to cease their unwanted interventions. The dominant emotion is frustration mixed with a desperate plea for calm. It is used to signal that a discussion thread is derailing or repeating uselessly.
Where does the “Stop Posting” meme come from?
The term appears on October 21, 2005, on the Subchat forum. User Flatbush41 uses it to ask another member to stop posting on AIM. This expression traditionally stems from forum and Usenet group usage. Historically, it served to stop spam or subject hijacking. The visual format later developed into a series of animated GIFs. These images show subjects grimacing or pleading intensely. Massive distribution occurred on platforms like 4chan, FARK, Newgrounds, and eBaumsworld. A specific GIF circulated significantly starting late 2008. However, the exact identity of the character remains unknown. Similarly, the video source has not been definitively identified by researchers.
- 2005First documented textual occurrence on the Subchat forum on October 21.
- 2008Significant circulation of the associated animated GIF across various internet platforms.
How to use the “Stop Posting” meme
- Reply to an off-topic comment in a technical thread with this GIF to mark your disagreement.
- Use it when someone repeats the same question endlessly in a chat room.
- Express your weariness at a cascade of useless replies on a social network.
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The “Stop Posting” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 73/100 · #55 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Stop Posting” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Stop Posting comes out of the Memes World series 71 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Stop posting meme origin?
The phrase dates back to October 21, 2005, on Subchat. The popular animated GIF has circulated since late 2008, but its exact visual source remains unknown.
Who is the stop posting character?
The identity of the character in the GIF is undocumented. Sources simply indicate it is an era-specific image used to express frustration.
What does stop posting mean?
It means asking someone to stop publishing. It is a humorous response to off-topic, spammy, or excessively repetitive messages.
How do I get the Stop Posting meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Stop Posting” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Stop Posting card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Stop Posting | Know Your Meme · reaction memes ➡️ @VideoReacts on X · That's Enough Internet for Today | Know Your Meme · checked on October 12, 2026.
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