## Alternatives ### An uncensorable coordination and notification system for ambassadors core problem if main coordination platforms (Discord, etc.) get taken down, volunteer coordination is severely hampered campaign scalability depends on reliable ambassador communication browser notification fallback lightweight, opt-in browser notifications allow direct prompts to volunteers and supporters links to toilet.network model but stripped to essentials — no complex infrastructure decentralised backup coordination if centralised services are lost, point people to a secondary, less-centralised alternative e.g., an XMPP server that still allows volunteer coordination at scale volunteers subscribe once and remain reachable even if primary channels disappear what this counters censorship of centralised platforms and community hubs not domain takedowns, but loss of Discord, Telegram, or similar coordination tools allows rapid redirection of the volunteer network without rebuilding from scratch ### Could just not do coomer.org core risk coomer.org carries reputational and cultural risk due to edgy, irony-laden meme content audience can attract trolls, culture warriors, and bad-faith actors why it exists humour destigmatises the issue effectively generates some revenue and gives the community a place to communicate moderate financial contribution — not a huge revenue raiser, so winding down remains viable mitigation through culture risks are reduced by strong cultural factors and Peaceful Foundation oversight set the tone with a clear ethos rather than allowing random, unguided posting being immersed in the meme culture provides grip and early warning on shifting trends immunises the community against irony poisoning by shaping direction deliberately why not simply abandon uncontrolled external communities could emerge and frustrate the broader campaign a self-run space, even slightly edgy, is easier to steer than a splinter community compared to leaving the cultural space entirely, coomer.org offers more control and visibility ### Advertising on porn sites or fringe platforms reach people where addiction actually happens could use the artistry, computers and influencing groups gamify the creation of advertisements to what is most liked or effective possible to automate this process using an API too cost-per-mile (CPM) = cost per 1,000 impressions mainstream ads → $1–$10 CPM fringe / adult platforms → $0.03–$0.08 CPM → 100,000 impressions ≈ $5 → 2 million ≈ $100 measure clicks + countries, scale what works #### Online explicit sites likely happy to take our money as a fool and his money are soon parted choosing niche sites that host animated or drawn material ethical reasons reduces risk of trafficking or non-consensual content supports independent artists a good metric might be the use of explicit-friendly, privacy-conscious networks exceedingly rare, but possible through self-serve demand-side platforms (DSPs) look for networks that respect Do Not Track headers and minimise data retention but a good metric should also be cheap and effective, too. targeting low adblock environments mobile traffic dominant developing and emerging regions in their own language Hindi, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish developed countries on these platforms wouldn't actually be that expensive around the same price or cents more link to easypeasymethod.org or quiteasily.org easypeasy is open source and creative commons donation form includes optional tick box as some people may find such an idea very funny stop doing it after a time so as not to incentivise explicit advertising networks advertising lines "here for you after the post-nut numb" “free, open-source help to quit. no shame.” “feel nothing? you can fix that.” “it’s not your fault — it’s withdrawal.” "we don't track you online... or do pop-ups." "70,000 people quitting monthly." or, testimonials from those who’ve already quit. tone calm, factual, and kind #### 4channel.org ~$0.05 CPM cheapest way to reach college-educated men in developed countries demographic overlaps heavily with porn use, gaming, and STEM fields high English literacy, strong meme culture, low advertising noise target NSFW boards with 2D / drawn content go directly to where pornography is being consumed strictly avoid boards with real people / photographic content eliminates risk of inadvertently supporting trafficking or non-consensual material boards with animated or drawn material only advertise in the moment — "here for you when you're done" → quiteasily self-serve advertising platform allows direct targeting by board, country, and device no deep tracking — only impressions, clicks, and spend simple analytics = clean A/B testing can test tone, phrasing, and meme style by board or region ad types board-specific tailored to each board's tone and humour individualise ads per board — never push the same ad everywhere drawn / animated boards → post-release clarity, humour, self-awareness general NSFW → direct, minimal, no-shame framing country-specific local landmarks, language, or memes shows cultural awareness without pandering general neutral, meme-like, minimal text seasonal No Numb November, World Spine Day, Eradication of Poverty Day creates organic tie-ins with global events experimentation loop run multiple ad variants simultaneously track impressions, clicks, CTR per board or country compare visual tone → humour, seriousness, simplicity choose next set based on clear CTR improvement eventually self-tunes to highest engagement scale and saturation total monthly ad inventory across 4chan is relatively small entire site can be bought out for a modest sum (low five figures) buying the full inventory for a month creates ubiquity → users see different variants repeatedly exposure range → 8x to 24x per regular visitor captures both casual and heavy users allows countless variations of ads individualised by board, region, or meme format shows visible effort → earns respect from users becomes a cultural event in itself people notice and discuss the campaign the ad itself becomes part of 4chan's content CTR likely rises through repetition + novelty ads perceived as "something interesting going on" rather than intrusion campaign tiers light → selected NSFW boards (2D / drawn content only) medium → all NSFW boards (2D / drawn content only) full → site-wide saturation for one month (Work-Safe + NSFW) all variants tested simultaneously consolidate CTR data → determine most effective tone per demographic all traffic directed to calm, simple landing pages measure only clicks and language-region public stats and community contest make CTR and engagement statistics public frame ad creation as a community contest community submits ad variants winners determined by real-world CTR performance rapid iteration based on immediate feedback motivates participants with visible, measurable impact ### Irony poisoning within coomer.org Edgelord meme culture attracts young men effectively, but it also attracts irony-poisoned people, culture warriors, and people who treat the material as hater fuel rather than comedy. Once that audience is inside the tent, they influence tone, volunteer culture, and media framing. The "soft redirection" and "judo move" responses to attacks assume good faith Peaceful Passport gating require some form of prior campaign participation or IRL action to earn posting rights people can remain anonymous, but must demonstrate real-world involvement first creates a reputational threshold rather than open anonymous access raises the barrier for bad actors while preserving privacy for genuine participants early warning through verification because it is our own platform, we have full leeway to verify and moderate Peaceful Passport lets us identify patterns of co-option before they spread can observe who is consistently acting in bad faith allows direct, private intervention — "hey, what's going on here?" cultural immunisation link back to the cultural factors and ethos defined earlier passport-based reputation ensures the most passionate contributors have the voice keeps the space from drifting into hateful or irony-poisoned territory not about excluding anonymity, but about amplifying aligned participants ### Posters don’t spread people ignore bathroom posters, or they’re removed quickly anonymity still feels too awkward → low participation shift focus to memes and digital assets that travel more easily host online poster-generator → lowers barrier (no need to print) pivot toward sticker campaigns (cheaper, harder to remove) ### Memes flop memes fail to resonate, or audience finds them cringe repurpose memes as conversation starters in Discord or Reddit lean on humour but link to personal stories + quitting testimonials expand into short videos or TikTok-style videos or edits ### Religious outreach stalls toolkits ignored by youth pastors, leaders don’t pass them on stigma too high in Hindu or Muslim communities work with secular NGOs or student mental health groups instead frame pornography under broader wellbeing / loneliness campaigns adjust message → less “porn-free congregation,” more “healthy community” ### Low volunteer energy ambassadors burn out or don’t follow through confusion around tasks stalls participation simplify → one clear action at a time, not a menu or progression system rotate responsibilities, add light gamification (e.g., “streaks”) encourage micro-actions → liking, sharing, quick DM invites ### Message gets drowned out too many anti-porn campaigns already (Fight the New Drug, Exodus Cry) → message blends in emphasise distinction → no willpower, no shame, free, open-source pivot framing toward “quitting easily” → lifestyle improvement, not moral crusade cross-link with Reasonable.Diet + LearnStuff.Today for positive alternatives ### Partnerships or media fallback #### Organisations collaborate with NGOs, universities, health bodies if grassroots doesn’t scale #### Influencers partner with figures like Daniel Principe, Laila Mickelwait self improvement #### YouTubers self-improvement channels open to free quitting methods #### Media Framing find experts to lend credibility in mainstream press Catholic, Christian, and Muslim media in smaller countries → podcasts, YouTubers, radio #### Outreach Method personal videos or voice messages to influencers and faith leaders community “bombardment” campaigns (opt-in, no pressure) #### Expert Letters targeted letters to national experts → open doors to schools + youth groups frame in both public-interest and profitability terms