## Assertions
Our mission is making sure that everyone has access to free and effective methods of curing addiction.
our mission
make sure everyone has access to free and effective addiction cessation
starting with pornography, then nicotine, alcohol, and others
because pornography is already quietly destigmatised
and because easypeasymethod.org gives us a proven foundation to build on
it is the widest funnel into Peaceful Foundation
what we aim for
an engaging website
reliable, open-source methods
a foolproof strategy for spreading them everywhere
the philosophy underneath
addiction is a state of mind, not a moral failing
we can cure the world of it
not by force, but by making the resources impossible to miss
these methods are more effective because they treat addiction as a state of mind
how we see the goal
"curing the world of addiction" sounds abstract
so we break it into demographics and regions
it becomes achievable when you treat it as a chart that covers everyone
the two approaches coalesce
grassroots approaches make sure everyone knows
institutional change creates resources applicable for many different people
institutions within different regions cross-pollinate
the result: it becomes impossible not to know that free and open source addiction cessation materials exist
our methods are
redundant
scalable
actionable
online and offline
open
cannot be co-opted
main aim
go to quiteasily.org to quit addictions for free
has free addiction cessation resources that work
### Approaching widespread addiction cessation
our aim
reach everyone
people who want to quit
people struggling
people who don't know they want to quit yet
people already quit
grassroots ambassadors
spread resources locally
reach out to institutions
one person reaches hundreds
right positioning
right tactics
internet helps
huge reach
not reliable
could be censored
could have problems
real life action where possible
fail-safe
tidal wave
impossible to stop
methodology
bottom-up and top-down simultaneously
every region
everywhere
two approaches play off each other
synergy
complement each other really well
different demographics
subject matters we deal with
some don't want to be doing them
we reach all of them
grassroots volunteers reaching to institutions
only one small part
creates tidal wave anyway
#### Grassroots
bottom-up
ambassadors
who they are
people who've already quit addiction through QuitEasily resources
or people supporting others who want to quit
or people who simply want to help spread what works
everyone everywhere is directly or indirectly touched by addiction
people who follow generalised instructions
distributed actions that don't need individual coordination
not individualised tasks
not coordinated teams
just consistent action
what they do
put up posters
send messages
send letters
whatever matches their context
what it doesn't require
huge coordination
working together on specific things
us managing individual tasks
what it does require
people being consistent
following instructions
taking initiative
how it works
we create tasks for demographics
young people spread one way
older people another
Discord users one way
religious community members another
generalised instructions
best ways for that group
people pick it up themselves
wander into assignments
get prompted
choose what fits
onboarding
initial contact
answer questions
interests
demographics
skill sets
just general sense of where they fit
not rigid placement
first task
generalised
anyone could do it
examples
make a meme
put up a poster
just show effort and consistency
no progression system required yet
deeper engagement
after they complete first task
they've shown commitment
then
get to know them further
create list of things they perform
explore other avenues
community demographic in Discord
assign things
or whatnot
#### Volunteers and Registered Volunteers
running accounts
for different demographics and regions
countless different interests and regions to reach
accounts shown on their Peaceful Passport
track who is running social media accounts
disavow accounts that go off the mark
reputation reduces likelihood of misuse
add passport nod inside a piece of content
rather than putting ID in bio
harder for platforms to censor
peaceful passport
#### Registered Volunteers
running official peaceful foundation accounts
same accountability via passport
disavow if they go off message
liasing with experts or organisations
coordinating people
more specialised tasks beyond putting up posters
making individualised posters for different demographics
creating instructions that other ambassadors can follow
reaching out via email as part of Peaceful Foundation
builds reputation for widespread discussion
liasing with experts or organisations
registered volunteers take on formal outreach
track who reaches out to which organisations
report back on responses and implementations
#### Institutions
understanding the entire thing through the lens of a tree diagram
top down and structually
start with a country
institutions within that country
who want to stop pornography
who want to help people quit
institutional reach
how they got to those positions
expand upwards to region
but tree diagrams overlap
demographics between different things
network of networks
impossible to fully conceptualise
yet the spread is unstoppable
stop it in one institution
countless others remain
we're all part of institutions
countless already support it
countless will spread it
make it easy for institutions
they know people who might benefit
mailing lists
youth volunteers
men's groups
women's groups
parents groups
anyone really
they spread it to those groups
no heavy onboarding
no "getting on board"
just benefit from free materials
benefit from calmer members
#### Regions
regions, cultures and safety
safety considerations vary by region
Singapore: putting up posters could be a big deal
most developed countries: not a big deal
do not advocate where putting up posters is illegal or dangerous
the de-anonymisation test
if someone were completely de-anonymised, would there be a legal or prominent cultural issue
apart from social stigma
even in repressed countries, usually not an issue
but some cultural places where speaking out would be a huge issue
leave agency with the person
we do not want to cause issues in their lives
hexagon anonymisation system
built into the system architecture
if safety concerns in an area, anonymise impact to a 1000km hexagon
progressively smaller as conditions allow
1000km: anonymises to wider region
10km: anonymises to area
1km: possibility of de-anonymisation
not allowed for people under 18
culture about pornography is shifting
everyone is affected by it
over time it becomes less stigmatising
tracking poster placement
point of diminishing returns
do not keep putting up posters where they already exist
non-eco-friendly
how we track
people refer to where they put up a poster
photo of the placement
smartphone web app authenticates location
spoofing is possible but has diminishing returns
if spoofing is discovered, many proofs get called into question
not worth it for a small task
map of actions
self-report where actions are done
grassroots actions and top-down actions shown in parallel
cross-reference and cross-link
not forcing it on people
not a game
access if they want it
proving poster placement
proof inside discord
ticketing tool
another validation system
safety is our main concern
induct people through action
authenticate by what they do
example: put up a poster in a bathroom
self-report location or verify placement through photo metadata, and location privacy granularity based on location
safety is built into the architecture
we do not want anyone to come to harm
grateful for volunteers but don't want them in danger
negative experiences reflect on Peaceful Foundation as a whole
### Chart
chart turns the institutional outreach into an achievable and completable thing
measuring outreach
track who has been reached
avoid double-ups
one archdiocese reaches many parishes
don't waste time where outreach already happened
actual effective outreach
registered volunteer liaises with interested people within organisation
track responses and implementations
estimate organisational reach
spreadsheet approach
confidence scores
based on intersecting demographics
one contact covers many sub-organisations
turns into an achievement game
and because everyone has a passport, we can follow up if needed
immunising the public
account for cultural differences
very few places where speaking out is problematic
Saudi Arabia has a national pornography addiction programme
get people to anonymously reach out to regional influencers
state-run structures can carry the message
without putting individuals at risk
#### Charting regions
commonalities between institutions within regions
religious organisations, sports, structures that persist regionally
open to anything, find intersects we haven't considered
confidence scores
measure downstream effects
check resonance between organisations
don't double up outreach
remove from map if already reached
mark sub-organisations as completed
if a diocese sends materials to mailing list, mark all parishes completed
same for archdiocese
confirmation and receipt tracked
the entire action becomes a completable thing
grassroots and institutional functions complement each other
replicable approach in every country
track which places have had outreach
account for cultural differences
very few places where speaking out is problematic
Saudi Arabia has a national pornography addiction programme
get people to anonymously reach out to regional influencers
system where volunteers track outreach and responses
estimate organisational reach
registered volunteer liaises with interested people within organisation
spreadsheet approach
downstream effects: one archdiocese reaches many parishes
turns into an achievement game
measure receptiveness of different demographics based on content
### Posters
we will ask people to put up posters
broadly speaking
the most effective and accessible approach for everyone everywhere
apart from regional or cultural safety concerns
the posters look like this:
<poster image here>
parts of the posters:
#### Quick Response Code
qr code with poster object referral link
unique identifier per poster
expires after a time
we are not storing them forever
tracking most effective posters
regional level only, not specific demographics
#### Toilet.network
bathroom message board
anonymous guest book
people can write little haikus and notes
map it through different apps
not a social media platform
no engagement or ranking
local anonymous message board within communities
people post about whatever they want
not just addiction cessation
reduces stigma about the problem significantly
makes the campaign not solely dependent on addiction
normalises the conversation
when people visit they see
campaign gaining velocity around the world
other people in their local community responding
destigmatises through anonymous shared experience
reputation through Peaceful Passport
another road into Peaceful Passport
participate in other Peaceful Foundation campaigns
just in the background
#### Peaceful Passport
what it is
a 10-digit anonymous identifier created during onboarding
generated from a passkey on the ambassador's device
links the poster to the person who put it up
without revealing who they are
pseudo-anonymous by default
prevents campaign co-option
proves people did what they say they did
but doesn't expose identity
what the ID number does on a poster
personalises the poster to the ambassador who printed it
anyone can look up the ID and see verified actions
generalised location, not exact address
two-way verification: poster ↔ passport ↔ public record
if someone sees a bad poster, they can check who claims it
if it's fraudulent, the real holder can disavow it
this immunises the movement against impersonation and abuse
without needing surveillance or real names
#### Meme or Something
large repository of poster designs
people can create and customise their own
use a meme from coomer.org
pre-vetted memes appropriate for posters
or remix their own poster
QR code tracking shows which designs work best in which locations
we can suggest effective designs to people
but people have flexibility to do what they want
ink-efficient designs
memes edited to not require huge amounts of ink
ink markups are extreme — we don't want to burden volunteers
environmentally friendly
people can also create desk printables or alternative formats
makes it easier to put up posters
you don't run out of ink quicker
#### quiteasily poster directory
on website
##### Making Their Posters Theirs
poster flow
pick a poster
authenticate from a pass key on their device
creates an ID number for the poster
import a meme
from coomer.org or other meme directories
or link manually retrieved media
putting up posters
peaceful passport integration
directory of posters
authenticating and then putting passport ID number on it
qr on posters
ID tracking link
confirming placement
upload proof to web portal
video zooming out on the poster
location window is generous
other ambassadors moderate completion through consensus
easiest way: through people reacting to discord message
moderate all posters
doesn't really matter if fakes
reasonable amount of effort
they're really only cheating themselves
it trains us to recognise them better
after confirmation
verification appears on their Peaceful Passport
also on the public map
#### Recognising ambassadors putting up posters
people get a peaceful passport that openly sits in the background when they go through the poster creation tool, or through any other peaceful foundation project as an onramp
when generating posters for printing
pops their peaceful passport number onto the poster
people putting them up
authenticating people doing the task
people upload their completion proof to web portal
other ambassadors moderating completion through consensus
easiest way: through people reacting to discord message
people who have already done the task verify other people doing it
weighted through avian ranking system
people can (within reason) veto any suspicious things for review
amount of hexagon
different cultures
for instance, you can't promote the content in india
incidental from other campaigns
mentioned in calm college
risk profiles
1km
there is a possibility you might be deanonymised at this level
but curing pornography
this is not allowed for people under 18
10km
anonymises to area
1000km
anonymises people to wider region
two-way verification through passport ID
anyone can check the ID number on a poster
see what actions that passport has performed
verified: this person put up a poster in this hexagon
generalised location on the public website
not down to a specific address
sort of fact-checking for the public
if someone puts up a hateful or fraudulent poster
check the passport number
if they didn't put it up, they can disavow it
immunises the movement against impersonation
if someone copies a poster from elsewhere
"I didn't put up that poster"
fraudulent creation goes against the ethos
less advantage to fraud because people immediately check
marking a place completed
at some point no posters will be needed
if people are saturated with the message, removing posters can be more effective
ambassador efforts better spent elsewhere
we don't want a consumptive promotion strategy
### Website
when people visit the website, what do they see?
two main objectives
create easy jumping-off points to addiction cessation resources
open source resources from the community
starting with pornography
inherently terrible and common addiction
common denominator for different demographics
other addictions below
aged resources from Reddit
many good effort posts from long ago
not talking about Jack
people put a lot of effort into writing big things
Reddit karma system buries older posts
new posts get more attention as community grows
older high-quality content gets lost
curate and preserve the best of them
make them accessible to people who can't use Reddit
Creative Commons or freely accessible licensing
for the love of the game
spread as far as possible
books, videos, resources, Reddit posts
combine most effective methodologies
find resources all around the internet
mirror and allow people to improve them
create new resources
graphics, editing, social media content
synthesise into better resources through writing
see which resources are most effective
show that other people are making it
community activity and participation is visible
open source from the community
people see that others are taking part
builds momentum and trust
the site itself serves as both map and record
left side → clear, scrollable overview on how to quit easily
concise resources, notes, and explanations
serves as the base reference for all local actions
right side → interactive global map
shows live poster placements and campaign activity
each scan or action lights up a hex or region
initially colour-coded by country
shades deepen with activity volume and verified contributions
over time integrates with hexagons.world
enables seamless transition from country-level to local hex-level tracking
each country page functions as a living wiki
outlines what’s been tried
documents which approaches work best for that culture and context
shows current actions and how decisions evolved
creates a simple, practical record of what people have learned
#### Open-source addiction cessation resources
aim: create the best meta-resource possible for addiction cessation
open source and Creative Commons resources
freely accessible to everyone
books, videos, resources, Reddit posts
for the love of the game
finding old resources
using the researching skill stream for deep dives
find the most effective resources people can explore online
Reddit has many good aged resources
effort posts from long ago
buried by karma system as communities grow
new posts get more votes than old ones
quality content gets lost over time
curate the best into accessible formats
people who can't use Reddit still need help
parents, general public
everyone is affected by addiction
dark patterns in Reddit comment system
Reddit is designed to keep people on the site
social media is addictive itself
we don't want people scrolling through resources
we want them to find what they need and move on
creating new resources
graphics, editing, social media content
people synthesise into better resources through writing
see which resources are most effective over time
editing and artistry streams
remix and turn resources into accessible formats
get them into the hands of as many people as possible
includes online content and adapted formats
collaborative process — cite what people have made
key resources
easypeasymethod.org
Flying Eagle method
other forks and adaptations
community-made resources
wiki for collective knowledge
finding community posts online
little wikis for accessible reference
but my parents can't use Reddit
for the love of the game
people doing it because they want to help as many people as possible
creates good vibes across campaigns
not a gamified system
just creating the best meta-resources possible
people can still sell services or link to their own resources
we host the resource and link to their indie web presence
people can contact them for questions
we just want the best resources possible
Creative Commons licensing
so people can remix them further
put them into other things
no restrictive licenses
maximum spread
the most effective methodologies
researching skill stream does deep dives
finds the most effective resources for people to explore
collates them into accessible formats
people should not be defined by addiction
we don't want people stuck constantly researching resources
or deep diving into trying to understand addiction
there's not much meaning to be found in addictive substance
people find meaning outside of it
other campaigns help with this
part of why we have learnstuff.today, calm.college, reasonable.diet
people build a life beyond addiction
#### Map
map of all poster placement
shows how many people have participated in the campaign
knowing when to halt outreach
posters become annoying when everyone already knows
better to spend efforts elsewhere
applies to organisations, schools, religious groups
mark locations as completed if they respond
whether supportive or not
remove uncertainty, avoid overwhelming people
ultimately QuitEasily leads to broader local community activity
not just Peaceful Foundation
people get more active in their communities in general
#### Metrics
percentages of the world
massive estimate refined over time
percentage using pornography at any given moment
percentage aware of the campaign
actual actionable data points
progressively refined over time
content effectiveness
measure how many people reached by different outreach approaches
social media interactions
log what different creations got
track effectiveness of all content we create
measure reach by different outreach approaches
which content resonates with which demographics
refine over time
data becomes more accurate as we learn
#### quittingaddictioniseasy.org
//> this bit is a little tongue and cheek
// a simple website
// nothin' engaging :)
we're just gonna have this one as a backup domain :^)
### Approach
#### Ambassadors
the onboarding process feels pretty natural
led through it step by step
background Peaceful Passport authentication
create a passkey
poster selection already has their ID number on it
multiple inlets to help out
through the website
through a wizard at the end of a resource
people want to help even if not affected by addiction
our aim is to get as many people to help sharing addiction cessation resources as possible
ambassadors can also do customised outreach based upon demographics
region and safety considerations first
customise by age and background
what they might enjoy doing for outreach
based on who they are and where they are
different demographics need different approaches
we cover this in detail below
whereas with volunteers
through onboarding we can get to know people
what they're interested in
where they might have fun reaching out
curing their local world of addiction
Ambassadors joining quiteasily
anonymous by default
pseudo-anonymous in practice
ID number associated with Discord if active in community
prevents campaign co-option
proves people did what they say they did
the experience leads you through how to help
QuitEasily acts as the first and most accessible campaign under Peaceful Foundation
it’s the entry point where people can join something that works immediately
every action — placing a poster, sharing a meme, writing a note — links into the Peaceful Passport
this creates a reliable pattern of small steps
people doing something real
and others seeing it
it builds a foundation of trust and participation that later projects depend on
a light way for people to take their first step
users can make a Peaceful Passport when they print or share a poster
it adds a small ID number that personalises their poster
it shows they contributed without needing to show who they are
after they place the poster
they can log proof in the Discord
others quietly confirm it
and that’s enough to build reliability
avoids image generation by using short video proof
consensus mechanism: people who have done it verify others
anti-abuse comes later
if fakes discovered, many proofs called into question
not worth the effort for a small task
people only cheating themselves
it isn’t surveillance
it’s just a simple way to show “I did this”
so people can trust each other when working together later
core approach
our messaging revolves around the simplest reliable action: putting up posters
people pause long enough to read them
the QR code leads straight to help
starting with pornography works because people know exactly what it refers to
poster-based outreach doesn’t rely on timing or algorithms
it is always there when someone needs it
what posters do
they give a clear next step
the QR code leads directly to quiteasily
people can act privately
each poster creates data:
scans
locations
passport logs
this builds the global map
##### Doing
public placement
bathrooms, hallways, libraries, gyms, venues
places where posters blend in naturally
volunteers can print anywhere:
home printers
campus printers
copy shops
poster placement is low-risk and anonymous
publicity content
short clips show:
how to put up a poster
where posters work well
how to use masking tape safely
these are guides, not hype
letters
for different demographics and organisations
addiction cessation organisations in local community
church groups, religious organisations
cool imam or community leader
messages people feel comfortable sharing
memes and shareable content
created for different demographics
stories, clips, humour, edits
chainmail format
genuinely helpful or funny
play on current trends or create new ones
difficult to censor in direct messages
leads from letters into broader content creation
guides for how to accomplish different things
how this ties back to Passport
each poster has a passport-linked ID
logging it creates a verified action
useful for future campaigns
##### Recognising
posters
proof uploaded to web portal
short video zooming out on poster
location window is generous
avoids image generation issues
other ambassadors moderate completion through consensus
easiest: reactions to Discord message
people who have done it verify others
anti-abuse comes later
if fakes discovered, many proofs called into question
not worth the effort for a small task
people only cheating themselves
letters to different organisations
same way as poster recogntion
we can provide templates
people can also upload their own letters that they wrote for creating better approaches over time
take a photo of the place that they delivered the letter to while holding the unfolded letter in frame
creating and posting content
creating
posting memes to coomer.org
log in with Peaceful Passport
verifies they were the first to create it
SHA-1 or image analysis for unique content
first one made the thing
recognition and clout for creating original content
SHA-1 other pieces of content
posting
record when they did something on socials
able to track which accounts identify as peaceful foundation
informally linking to their socials
ultimately socials is finicky
could get banned
hateful messages and such
"why don't you have a passport?"
sus
:|
not just sus
if someone succumbs to hate it's not about that, man
peaceful passport
all of these have an ID number
recording the posts they made as being ambassadors for peaceful campaigns
#### Immunising culture
immunising the public against hate and vitriol
conversations about pornography inevitably get caught up in subcategories
people needlessly criticise each other, shame leads to hatred
this is not conducive to calm recovery
the :| smile
when someone says something obviously not the vibe
not shutting down criticism or learning, just a small signal — "dude, really?"
as in: "hmm, what's going on here?"
"we're all living in the same world as you"
"dude, really"
a nudge without judgement that keeps the movement calm
as more people quit, conversations become easier
it becomes background noise, not worth fighting over, just a thing people move past
the smile lives in the meme section and everywhere else it is needed
### Memes
> You have to stop thinking that you're in charge and start thinking that you're having a dance. We used to think we're smart [...] but nobody is smarter than the Internet.
>
> -- Gabe Newell
As someone who grew up on the internet -- I'm happy I did, but I wish that I didn't.
the internet can be kind
it sounds foolish to ask
but it can be
memes as transformation
could be a profound moment of transformation
can't dictate anything
not your army
but a friendly world is possible
the coomer meme
probably the most effective addiction cessation campaign
cut short from lack of moderation
#### coomer.org
we propose coomer.org
a simple hub for memes about porn culture
points people back toward quitting resources
keeps everything searchable
takes the form of either the "old format" of memes
the most liked memes have a messageboard attached
people can donate about the image that is the 'top'
and people can collectively vote for the topic to discuss as the OP
voting method:
select all that you like
and, select one favourite
site is lightweight
image-first
no pressure
video optional, as a small fee for sustainability
no algorithm
memes are shown in simple order
new, rising, or tagged
no hidden ranking system
no engagement optimisation loops
people understand why they are seeing something
this removes the "pull" feeling of endless scrolling
and replaces it with light browsing
gamified, but visible
the system clearly shows:
what costs money
what boosts visibility
what changes placement
no dark patterns
no disguised incentives
people can play with it knowingly
fun without pressure
the interface feels playful
reactions
messages
small boosts
but nothing demands attention
you can leave at any time without friction
donations are part of the experience
not hidden behind guilt
not framed as obligation
just another interaction layer
like reacting or posting
ethical framing
people are not treated as extractable attention
the system does not try to maximise time-on-site
it stays lightweight by design
it is allowed to be "not addictive"
##### Scrolling Memes
scrolling is simple and predictable
a vertical feed of images
messages appear between memes
short, human notes
not ads in disguise
clearly from other users
weighted by donation
small donations still appear
briefly
occasionally
larger donations stay visible longer
or appear higher
this creates a gradient, not a winner-takes-all system
weighted depreciation
every message fades over time
even large ones
new messages replace old ones naturally
this prevents permanent dominance
empty slots exist
clear gaps where messages could be
not every space is filled
this makes the system feel breathable
claiming a slot
a logged-in user can take a space
attach a short message
choose how much to support it
live message bar (bottom)
all messages pass through a horizontal stream
slow at first
then more active with usage
feels like a quiet news ticker
speed adapts to attention
more users → faster flow
less users → slower, readable pace
optional visibility
users can hide the message bar
through cumPlus+ or any donation
the default remains visible
because it is part of the culture layer
result
the feed feels alive
but not overwhelming
people see others present
without being pushed to react
##### Anonymous Imageboard
meme storage is shared
images are referenced, not duplicated
common memes reused across posts
this keeps storage small and efficient
glacial storage for transient content
time-sensitive memes
current events
short-lived formats
moved to cold storage over time
the core library stays clean
uploading remains easy
users can upload directly
or link to an existing version
often a higher-quality version is found automatically
the site becomes a useful archive
searchable meme formats
tagged and reusable
not just disposable content
anonymous posting
no visible identity
no profile building
post IDs
each post gets a unique ID
stable within a thread
not reused elsewhere
thread-local identity
you exist only inside that thread
no carryover reputation
no cross-thread tracking
passport linkage (quiet)
identity exists only at the system level
for moderation and safety
never exposed to users
result
people speak freely
without building persona
content matters more than identity
##### Donations
three parallel systems
subscription
credit
attention
they interact
but do not collapse into one metric
no single "score" defines a user
###### CumPlus+
simple subscription layer
low cost
accessible
removes friction
hides message bar
cleans up interface
adds light status
discord role
minor identity signal
not required to participate
core experience stays free
###### Coom (credits)
flexible unit of support
bought or earned
used to:
boost messages
highlight posts
interact with the feed
scales smoothly
small or large contributions both matter
###### Attention
time and interaction as currency
earned by:
scrolling
engaging
staying present
used to:
influence which posts surface
shape discussion direction
satirical layer
points back to reality
time is the real cost
gently encourages stepping away
result
money exists
but does not dominate
time exists
but is made visible
the system stays balanced
##### Coomer.org and Memes
tagging system
crowdsourced tags
mobile: swipe to categorise into buckets
desktop: arrow keys or 1-9 to select tags
reactions
double-tap to react
swipe or hold for different reaction types
reactions can be defined by users
a generalised meme platform
not limited to one topic
porn culture is the entry point
the structure supports everything
directory of formats
memes are tagged by structure
template
style
context
people can find and reuse formats easily
better than social feeds (in this context)
no algorithmic distortion
no forced virality
content appears as it is
infinite scroll ("the old meme format")
continuous but calm
no sudden interruptions
no injected "recommended" content
hosting efficiency
no heavy ranking computation
no constant recompute
static and cheap to serve
sponsored messages
appear at predictable intervals
every few posts
clearly marked as user-supported
people can react
turning them into content
not just ads
videos ("the new meme format")
optional layer
not default
require small payment
covers real cost of serving video
higher quality experience
smoother playback
better encoding
ethical framing
usage is tracked transparently
cost is tied to actual resource use
result
memes remain the core
video is additive, not dominant
the platform stays light
##### Interacting
commenting
thread-based
contextual to each meme
comments on images and posts
anonymous by default
no persistent identity
reduces performance pressure
passport-linked (internally)
all activity tied to a hidden identity
enables moderation without exposure
questions of the day
surface naturally from attention
not assigned top-down
voting mechanism on what to discuss for each image
topics last for three days
background discussion builds over 24 hours
topics emerge
through interaction
through what people engage with
result
conversation feels organic
not directed
### Creative works
our aim is to create or collate the best addiction cessation resources possible and make them freely available to everyone.
instructional videos and the like
the media bucket
easily accessible and indexable
SHA hash or similarity tagging between pieces
credit on work appears in Peaceful Passport
collaboration tags
no infighting about credit
hosting
cloudflare bucket initially
decentralised storage over time
keep costs low
user experience
upload media
tick boxes for different assets to download
remix into other things
aims of creative works
create or collate the best resources possible
create the best ways of getting them known
these two aims work in tandem
upload to quiteasily repository
allow collective modification
hash and refine over time
clout in Peaceful Passport for contributions
artists collaborate without extreme structure
people just contribute things
creativity serves multiple purposes
resources that are easily shareable
instructional videos
things that can be remixed into new forms
the entire artistry thing complements itself
#### Writing
creating new resources
scripts for videos
guides and explanations
collating existing resources
refining writing to be clearer
organising them in the wiki and resources directory
personalising outreach
adapting writing to different demographics
making it easier for people to participate in campaigns
creating guides and things
#### Drawing
all visual art
graphic design
painting
manga or manhwa
design in general
no ranking system for art
different work styles deserve different approaches
big bucket of art
outreach teams pull from it as needed
request useful pieces
deposit useful pieces
any piece can push the campaign or integrate into other media
packages of art for different demographics
collectives or nests
larger scale projects
people work together
encompassing sketching, painting and the like
#### Music
expression across projects
people direct their music towards different aspects of projects
infinite types: instrumentals, remixes, rap, lyrics
collectives
rap battles
meta debates
instrumental beats and contests
creative expressions of trends
remix culture
no strict requirements
understand the campaign and see where your art fits
creative exercise given the specification
upload and discuss with others
#### Video
collaboration infrastructure
store resources relatively cheap
cloudflare or storage bucket initially
takes a bit of time to download
decentralised storage over time
cut down project costs
show finished videos on the website using mux
people can also show where they posted it using metrics
#### Editing
synthesises previous artistry into edited media
collaborative process
cite what people have made
editing is the invisible art
makes people feel things
refine the process to enable artistry
communication
how to communicate the message behind quiteasily and peaceful foundation
how to communicate addiction cessation methods effectively
#### Sharable media
between people in group chats
direct messages
very difficult to censor
one person dropping a piece of media can reach many
play on current trends or create new ones
chainmail format
not entirely unsolicited
people find it genuinely helpful or funny
different pieces of media for different demographics
##### Discord Servers
###### Dropping a Link
drop in meme channels or write-ups
relevant resources or writing applicable to the situation
sharing inside discords
###### Moderators and Admins
if a server is ideologically aligned
reach out to administrators or moderators
get resources added to pinned messages or resource channels
especially in self-improvement channels
where the material fits naturally
if a person is already a moderator or admin
they can pin or share the link directly
no extra friction
just a helpful resource in the right place
it can grow from there
one person sharing what helped them, others see it and follow
the core idea: people sharing because it genuinely helped
### Social media content
difficult to post on social media
addictions we combat are stigmatised
not censorship resistant
algorithms limit reach of external links
advertisers avoid stigmatised topics
social media differs by country
inherent risk for people who stand up and speak out
can be seen as coordinated attacks
previously happened with easypeasy method
no orchestration, just mass linking by people freed from addiction
people can post in any style they enjoy
no scripts
no pressure
EasyPeasy is Creative Commons
so they can remix freely
influencers
as people start discussing it more broadly
influencers naturally want to pick up on the trend
we make it easy for them
give them resources and materials
they put their own spin on it
authenticity spreads further than scripts
if something is really taking off
we can amplify without controlling
let it grow organically
intervene only to support
social media differs by country
cultural stigma varies
what works in one place may not in another
we adapt tone and format accordingly
not one-size-fits-all
algorithms can shift against us
if many people start posting
platforms might suppress reach
this is why we don't rely solely on social media
it is a channel, not the foundation
ranking reach and resources
automatically detecting mentions
track when QuiteEasily or EasyPeasy is mentioned online — Reddit, Twitter, Instagram, anywhere
see the reach of each post: views, interactions, general vibe
was it rage bait or self-improvement
who posted it — are they part of Peaceful Foundation or independent (both are valuable)
tracking using a spreadsheet
central scraping or self-reported posts
how many social media impressions overall
in which demographics
how it has been spreading
can post in any style they enjoy
no scripts
no pressure
EasyPeasy is Creative Commons
so they can remix freely
content patterns
nobody knows what goes viral
one of the best easypeasy posts ever was a Mio Honda meme
so we don’t overthink it
people post what feels natural
influencing cohort
people who enjoy posting publicly
clips, humour, stories, edits — whatever suits them
artistry + editing cohort
designers, editors, animators
they tidy, remix, or strengthen what influencers make
keep everything calm, friendly, and human
all cohorts
upload outputs to a central gallery
linked to their Passport
so provenance is clear
and volunteers can see what’s working
effectiveness tracking
each post can link to a Passport entry
this gives a light sense of origin
and helps surface what resonates
the gallery highlights:
posts that spread far
formats that get reused
templates that cross cultures
tracking using a spreadsheet
look at all posts people have self-reported
or automatically detect mentions online — Reddit, Twitter, Instagram, anywhere else
see the reach of each individual post: views, interactions, general vibe
what was the general vibe — rage bait or self-improvement
who posted it — are they part of Peaceful Foundation or independent (both matter)
we learn from all of it
track total social media impressions by demographic over time
more information lets us respond to threats and adapt before problems grow
tone and guardrails
same gentle norms as the memes section
edgy is fine
hostility isn’t useful
the “:|” fallback stays in place
a small nudge without judgement
structural resilience
we don’t rely on algorithms
content spreads because people choose it
no central enforcement
just a shared vibe and provenance
people posting in their own cultures
in their own styles
### Outreach
volunteers liaise with organisations
find interested people within organisations
interested in sharing addiction cessation materials with downstream members
prefer registered volunteers
track outreach
volunteers have skin in the game
prevent abuse
email addresses under peaceful.foundation domain
hosted by peaceful foundaton using Stalwart mail server
able to see ID numbers reaching out to organisations sent from our mail server
add a signature via the server when an email is sent that is always down the bottom of every email for the recipient to report bad behaviour
training for outreach to different organisations
wiki pages for each of the different demographics
catalogueing how to go about things and what works
#### Groups
demographics
ambassadors can make content that targets different demographics
based on characteristics and lived experience
a mother worried about her child
completely different approach than a young person seeking self-improvement
different cultural demographics
different frames, different tones
different pieces of media for different people
people discuss the book in Facebook groups or community spaces
this is good
organic conversation in places people already trust
we target different organisations in a chart-based approach
minimal effort required from them
just make them aware
if they don't want to spread resources
that is fine
no pressure
move on
#### Organisations
why we liaise with organisations
minimal effort required from them
just make them aware
show how other organisations have shared materials
if not interested, that is fine
registered volunteer acts as liaison
coordinates with them
looks different in every organisation
driving the change is a small thing
find an interested person within the organisation
track outreach
volunteers use Peaceful Foundation email signatures
quiteasily email address
audit follow-through
check if local organisers know about it
high confidence that it filters through
positive impact on the organisation
types of organisations
umbrella bodies
sports groups
athletes perform better when they sleep well and are focussed
many coaches already talk about reducing screen time
these environments have high densities of young people
they’re ideal for spreading clear, practical messages
example: Australian soccer World Cup coach got athletes off their phones
high-stress youth and young-adult environments
medical students, residents, demanding degrees
people coping with long hours and pressure
they use numbing habits for relief
these groups already talk about wellbeing and burnout
so introducing quitting resources feels natural
why these organisations matter
they already have communication channels
they already talk about performance and mental clarity
quiteasily fits neatly into that framing
child safety organisations
they see the harms caused by pornography and related behaviours
using EasyPeasy / QuitEasily as a free option helps them support adults quietly
trafficking organisations
they work on the supply side
EasyPeasy / QuitEasily can help with the demand side
without moralising
just practical clarity
family organisations
they see strain from alcohol, porn, and phone addiction
quitting resources help reduce pressure inside homes
cheap printables can be handed out at events or shared online
family violence / domestic violence organisations
they deal with the downstream effects of alcohol and pornography constantly
offering clear quitting materials doesn’t replace therapy
but gives people a stable next step
framing is gentle:
quitting helps reduce volatility
increases self-control
and supports safer homes
addiction cessation organisations
many groups already help with alcohol, nicotine, gambling, screens
most of their clients overlap with ours
we approach with respect:
they understand lived experience we don’t
we offer:
open resources
printables
non-shaming methods
and we learn from their feedback
each of these demographics, within a country or region, can be the outreach focus for a registered volunteer
bridge into experts section
these organisations connect naturally with clinicians and researchers
so they become accidental bridges into the expert network
the goal is coherence, not hierarchy
you can give each of these demographics, within a country or region, as the outreach focus for a registered volunteer
bridge into experts section
these organisations connect naturally with clinicians and researchers
so they become accidental bridges into the expert network
the goal is coherence, not hierarchy
#### Experts
create a small, loose network of people who already help others
clinicians
therapists
psychologists
researchers
wellbeing professionals
society for different professions
this isn’t a formal group
no titles, no pressure
no formal identity
no obligation
just a coordination layer
helping good methods reach the right people
facilitate spaces for them to work together
applied testbed
even small changes can make a big difference
synthesise most effective ways of maintaining large-scale longitudinal addiction cessation
within different demographics
a network of experts and communities from different perspectives
why experts matter
why wouldn’t you want experts in the field on something like this
this isn’t a medical body or a formal consortium
no titles, no pressure
how this network forms
volunteers reach out kindly
to people already speaking on addiction or wellbeing
or anyone whose work aligns with clarity, attention, or youth health
we offer:
free materials
open data
no commitments
benefits for experts
they gain:
more reach
motivated volunteers who help spread good material
connections with other experts globally
what the network does
keeps messaging accurate and non-shaming
advises on local sensitivity
reviews small guides and posters
points us to the right groups and entry points in each country
link with supportive organisations
experts often already work with DV groups, youth services, and NGOs
linking everyone gently makes things more coherent
why we need experts for schools + universities
institutions trust clinicians and researchers more than volunteers
expert framing turns “random outreach” into “wellbeing support”
which opens doors
national clustering
in each country, small circles of experts can chat quietly if they want
no obligation
no formal identity
they share what works in their context
help volunteers avoid common mistakes
cross-country knowledge
what works in one country often transfers to another
experts comparing notes helps refine tone and materials everywhere
volunteer ↔ expert workflow
volunteers gather local insight
experts refine it
volunteers take the next step
this loop keeps everything grounded
#### Religious groups and organisations
interfaith organisations
best demographic for outreach
common rallying point across faiths
find interested people who are receptive to spreading the message
if religious people agree on one thing
that is a powerful move
youth groups
less stigmatised than approaching the full structure
affected by the problem directly
pornography affects young people heavily
interested people emerge naturally
disproportionate impact for their age
helpful for everyone around them
university youth groups
even better reach
students go to different parishes, churches, mosques
not limited to one congregation
natural bridge to broader organisation
more reach than a single place of worship
one enthusiastic student connects across campuses
religious people are not immune to addiction
many struggle quietly with pornography because it conflicts with their beliefs
this tension often creates guilt and self-stigma, which prevents seeking help
our goal is to dissolve that shame entirely
to make it normal for people of faith to talk about recovery without judgment
to keep the message neutral, logical, and compassionate — never moral or religious
EasyPeasy and QuitEasily are secular, open-source methods
their collaboration with faith groups is about compassion, not conversion
shared aim → to help as many people as possible reclaim attention and wellbeing
our approach combines both local and national engagement
local → reach through personal relationships and small trusted groups
national → connect with those already speaking publicly about the issue, or with interfaith NGOs that promote recovery at scale
in every country, the goal is to identify one or two genuine interested people within each major faith who can carry the message further
the goal is not control, but connection — giving people what they need to help others
we believe that this is inevitable.
many demographics are already interested in addiction cessation.
while peaceful foundation is not a religious organisation, a simple way of explaining this is that there are:
- a billion muslims
- two billion anglo-Christian faiths
- a billion hindus in India, who's government has already legislated against pornography
- four billion women
- and eight billion people
who are directly and indirectly impacted by pornography.
so, everyone.
##### Local Outreach
ambassadors can have resources and suggestions about best people and places to approach
generalised instructions, not specific to each organisation
church or Imam in local community
reduce risk for outreach
anonymous flyer in organisation
reach out to youth group leader
people looking out for them, helping if confused
make sure the person is comfortable
generate resources, give to someone, send message, share resources
individualise to different faiths
consider cultural differences
make sure people are safe and participating in a way that suits them
most people excited to help because they've been freed from addiction themselves
national outreach
institutions within demographic reach many people
place of worship encompassed by larger structure
focus on interfaith groups
registered volunteers create best approaches for national scale
one person inside an institution can reach an entire country
downstream benefits
organisations housed inside institutions
the religious outreach approach begins with one person sharing what helped them
it might start with a small youth group, a quiet conversation after a service, or a message to someone they trust
the first step is simple — begin where you already belong
share calmly, without pressure
let people explore it in their own way
a volunteer might
bring a few printed guides to their youth group
hand a letter to a local leader
reach out to a community or interfaith group
or leave posters quietly in places where people will see them
each small step builds another path for others to follow
from there, it grows on its own
a youth leader might bring it to their group
a volunteer might share it with a local interfaith organisation
or someone might take it to a regional or national level
it moves through circles of people who care enough to pass it on
every person who takes part becomes an ambassador
not for an organisation, but for the idea itself
that recovery is something anyone can talk about, and anyone can start
it doesn’t need structure or permission
if you see a space to help, you take it
if you know someone who could use it, you share it
as more people do this, the reach expands
a youth leader shares it across nearby groups
a student connects clubs across campuses
a priest or imam mentions it in a newsletter
and someone else decides to send it further — maybe to a national or regional network
each person’s effort makes the next one easier
as more people take part, circles begin to connect
youth groups, campus clubs, community spaces, and local faith gatherings
each one reaching out, sometimes overlapping, sometimes leapfrogging
a youth leader might pass it to another group across town
a student might share it with a campus fellowship
a small community might link with an interfaith council
and someone in that network might introduce it to an entire region
the outreach expands not by planning, but by natural connection
each circle widening another, like ripples meeting on the same water
the outreach isn’t bound by structure
it grows from initiative, not instruction
people connect across faiths and borders to share what works
over time it becomes a shared project
a quiet collaboration between people who care about the same thing
the more it spreads, the more natural it becomes
stories travel between countries and communities
one volunteer’s message becomes another’s starting point
a network of small actions linking together
no central control, no hierarchy — just people helping each other
it turns into a calm, steady movement
each person carrying the same idea forward in their own way
##### Support and Feedback
making it easy for people to reach out within their organisation
who to approach
men's groups
plenty of men affected directly
women's groups
women affected indirectly through partners and family
women affected directly too — both matter
the right person makes the difference: a cool young Imam, not old Uncle Imam
willing to take a stand, normalise the conversation, because it affects everyone
self-vet and self-evaluate: consider what groups you have access to
regional student groups, group chats, friends
discussions with friends are often the first step — natural and trusted
light guidance for every faith: who can I reach out to, showing the possibilities
make it really easy
each ambassador or volunteer receives:
light guidance if they want it
free materials
a calm space to share what works
and the knowledge that they’re part of something wider
##### Christian
reach through existing community spaces
youth ministries
campus fellowships
men's and women's groups
find volunteers who are already part of these spaces
so the message feels normal
at universities
reach Christian clubs or ministries with short guides
national level
find pastors or creators discussing discipline or wellbeing
offer simple kits they can share
aim: calm normalisation
when leaders talk about recovery gently, others follow
message can be sent via messaging app or group chat
feels human even if from an organisation
tailored for youth group leaders
action items to evaluate and share resources
Kenya
##### Catholic
the Catholic Church has a lot of structure
archdiocese → diocese → parish
only need to find one person in the chain
a priest, a lay leader, or a student
a single introduction can ripple through a country
show Catholic ambassadors how to use the structure they're already part of
broaden their horizons
leverage points: youth group leader, student organisations
wiki page for Catholic ambassadors
iterate based on what works
use the structure already in place
archdiocese → diocese → parish
find one person in the chain
a priest, a lay leader, a student
a single introduction can ripple through a country
Catholic student associations
are strong starting points
reach out with short open letters + free materials
countries
Asia
Philippines
America
Mexico
Brazil
Poland
Colombia
Peru
Ecuador
Europe
Poland
Ireland
Portugal
Africa
DR Congo
##### Islam
many young Muslims reach out privately
the need is huge
Saudi Arabia is one of the only places with a state-run porn addiction programme
focus on dignity, clarity, and private improvement
these themes already resonate deeply
find imams, teachers, or influencers speaking about balance or discipline
offer them neutral, simple guides
students in Muslim associations can share booklets quietly
emphasise quitting as:
clarity
strength
private self-respect
not moral correction
self-vet and self-evaluate the best places to outreach
don't do it blind
consider what groups you have access to
regional student groups, group chats, etc.
message to younger imam
porn is actually commonly discussed
find imams who are more connected with youth
message to friends
discussions with friends
muslim associations
countries
Malaysia
Indonesia
##### Hindu
Indian government has legislated against pornography and blocked it
but that doesn't really do anything
decentralised religion
might spread better through online content or campaign uptake
destigmatise through indirect means like the coomer meme
in India, not appropriate to discuss pornography directly
intergenerational stigma: anyone who spoke out would be laughed at
so social media content about pornography is ineffective
if posted, it would need to be from external accounts and not about pornography directly
people simply would not share it
better to seed through other projects: learnstuff.today, calm.college, reasonable.diet
complement each other — people find the means through alignment, osmosis over time
people know it is part of Peaceful Foundation, another campaign leads them there
addiction cessation happens within realm of other campaigns
Peaceful Foundation aligned campaigns: learnstuff.today, calm.college, reasonable diet
people find the means through alignment
auxiliary demographics
women's organisations
numerous cases of sexual assault
pornography is a contributing factor
feminist organisations can speak out
more social license to address the issue
family organisations
strain inside homes
natural advocates for reducing harm
critically evaluate outreach methods
circles of influence
what is relevant for friends
many men behind closed doors discuss pornography with friends
reach through distributed networks
temple youth groups
cultural collectives
university societies
find volunteers or influencers already talking about:
focus
mental balance
wellbeing
frame quitting as part of clarity and mindfulness
work with NGOs already active in wellbeing
##### Buddhist
Buddhist themes align naturally with clarity and letting go
analysis of thought itself to quit
approach monks, meditation teachers, or youth groups gently
provide small, respectful guides
slot into existing mindfulness programmes
main objective: reach national Buddhist and interfaith bodies with free materials
doesn't matter if they certify things
they might create better resources or meditation guides
process of letting go, balancing thoughts, not letting them define the person
collaborate with people already doing spiritual teachings
Buddhists have a wiki page for outreach into other organisations
Buddhist themes align naturally with clarity and letting go
approach monks, meditation teachers, or youth groups gently
provide small, respectful guides
these can slot into existing mindfulness programmes
reach national Buddhist and interfaith bodies with free materials
each person adapts the message in their own way
we support, not direct
every culture already has people trying to help
by empowering them gently
the message becomes rooted locally
as more interested people appear
the network of care expands across countries and faiths
and recovery becomes normal
something calm people help each other with
rather than something hidden or shameful
and because outreach has a passport, we can follow up if needed
### Demographics
content performance within demographics
memes, social media, Reddit, clicks
lived experience reports from the ground
requires some statistical analysis
over time, create better ways of reaching different demographics
no discrimination based on demographics
most effective resources for the job
refine best approaches and best use of volunteer time
volunteers appropriate for formal contact with organisations
content people made within a country and how it performed in metrics
#### Countries
country-level conceptualisation
structures within a country: government, religion, demographics, media
these permeate across the country — all people fit into a demographic somewhere
institutions and people overlap, and they overlap between countries too
a religious organisation in one country has presence in others
health organisations span multiple nations — getting them to share materials multiplies reach
getting a government that blocks pornography to share addiction cessation resources
blocking page links to free materials
if someone forgets to turn their VPN off, they hit the blocking page
we can work with governments to redesign that page: "everyone is going through this, we understand"
link to free materials in countries that block it — often religious contexts, so the framing fits naturally: compassionate, not judgmental
health department makes actionable change
pornography causes depression and anxiety — easily citeable on government level
negative health outcomes governments already spend money to solve
this is a low-cost intervention, extraordinarily low cost
just put materials in different places — hey, just heads up
open source addiction cessation materials, not dissimilar from other programmes, but without making people consider themselves addicts
experts stand up and say it's a mental health crisis
this gives experts ability to speak out, create actionable outcomes
government response with support from previously reached experts
local experts and health data — 100% the case
government + experts + health department, all pointing in the same direction
#### Organisations
tracking responses and implementations
parent and child relationships
not referring to children literally — umbrella organisation and its sub-organisations
parent has relationship with child organisations
reach out to a large organisation, with same effort reach every child organisation within it
better than reaching small organisations individually
confidence scores based on intersecting demographics within each organisation
mark sub-organisations as completed
if a diocese sends materials to mailing list, mark all parishes completed, same for archdiocese
confirmation and receipt tracked, uncertainty is gone
we don't want to enforce — if they reply and don't want to do anything, it's still a tick, move on, no pestering
remove from map when reached
#### Journalism
news reporting in the country
grounded approach, not inflammatory
stories about sex trade, child exploitation
which outlets are covering it
do stories get the coverage they deserve
indicator of public sentiment
journalists exposing dangers of addictions
de-stigmatising the issue
free press is important for democracy
#### Institutions
institutions and their responses or implementations
just need a reply, not their support
if they reply and don't want to do anything: it's still a tick
uncertainty is gone, we don't want to enforce
know when to disagree
if one institution is on board, make downstream assumptions
don't waste time or bother them
tick off how things filter through communities
upstream assumptions and such
#### Politics
politicians can simply support addiction cessation
respond to public health crisis
not just sex liberation framing, actual political and governmental response
keep it out of hands of children — kids are smart and get around blocking measures, blocking doesn't work, education does
educating young people: pornography is a genuinely causal factor for anxiety and depression
this is a really big public health issue, often unaddressed
youth mental health funding could target this
low cost intervention, extraordinarily low cost
put materials in schools
notes to GPs: "discuss with your patients" — without judgment, without stigma, but it is really substantial
for GPs as well — many doctors use pornography as perceived stress relief (keyword: perceived, not actual relief, just a numbing habit)
for citizens: make sweeping estimates of how many people know about materials, based on chart and demographics
percentage who would know if they wanted to quit
fill gaps where people don't have access
free and open source materials as a small front line and open response
relevant social issues to their demographic
different policies and procedures
policies on pornography and addiction: what they've implemented
cost of lost productivity, marital strife, extreme negative mental health outcomes from sexual abuse and such
colossal amount of lost productivity — when you think about it, insane scale
a better response is needed, not just blocking (kids get around it)
but if a government speaks out: "we just want to educate young people" about impacts, not just on sex but mental health in general
really good outcome, really really good, golden — social issues politicians can support easily
if politicians don't want to: that's fine, we don't want to pester them
#### Governments
good policies on pornography and addiction
what they've implemented
educating young people: pornography is a genuinely causal factor for anxiety and depression
really big public health issue, often unaddressed
youth mental health funding could include this
low cost intervention, extraordinarily low cost
just put materials in different places — hey, just heads up
open source addiction cessation materials, not dissimilar from other less effective programmes, but without making people consider themselves addicts
relevant social issues to their demographic
different policies and procedures
cost of lost productivity, marital strife, extreme negative mental health outcomes from sexual abuse and such
colossal amount of lost productivity — when you think about it, insane scale
a better response is needed, not just blocking (kids get around it)
but if a government speaks out: "we just want to educate young people" about impacts, not just on sex but mental health in general
really good outcome, really really good, golden
#### Citizens
sweeping estimate of how many people know about free addiction cessation materials
based on the chart and demographics
percentage of population who would know if they wanted to quit
statistical analysis of reach
we can't control if people quit
but we can estimate how many are aware of the resources
broad scale estimates
calculations based on all the different data points
how many people we've reached through outreach
turns into a problem we can tackle
run-on effects to other statistics we track
measurable, actionable data points
### Addiction cessation within local communities
addiction as a symptom of deeper problems
people numbing themselves because they feel society has left them
the person on the street believes society has kicked them to the curb
through other Peaceful Foundation campaigns
create a more human world over time
stories of charity and compassion
free food kitchens, clinics, support structures
readable resources that require no money
best approaches through support structures
sweeping estimate of how many people know about free addiction cessation materials within different regions and communities
based on the chart and demographics
percentage of population who would know if they wanted to quit
fill gaps where people don't have access to information
Peaceful Foundation volunteers in a hexagon
tendency for people to be against addiction
measured on the ground through charts
don't double up posters where everyone already knows
don't pollute minds or environment with unnecessary printing
training for volunteers
outcome independent
don't jam it down people's necks
find interested people within organisations
liaise with peaceful foundation
make them aware of resources, see if we can create things together
homelessness shelters: people might be addicted to substances
send cheaply copied printed books if useful
readable on phones but paper is a better experience
liaise in the most effective ways
#### Active citizens
active citizens drive change within local communities
can do it themselves with resources
targeted approach without bureaucratic nightmare
someone spearheads change
part of other Peaceful Foundation campaigns
provide for local communities
addiction is a symptom of a problem
what programmes have worked well in other places
advocate towards local council or communities
#### Councils
local governments provide resources and funding
mirror or allow organisations to feed people
coordinate effectively
job is mainly to get out of the way
provide resourcing for active citizens and local organisations
fund effective means of change
allow uninhabited spaces to become shelters or community health clinics
community pooling of resources to help the most people
de-stigmatise the issue
everyone faces it directly or indirectly
taxpayers prefer programmes that work
lower rates, greater transparency, more contributing
#### Local organisations
know the people they're helping
more effectively treat addiction and social problems
more volunteers because they know active citizens
more funding if they run effective campaigns
alleviate contributing factors like poverty
different approaches work for different people
substitution or other methods
chemical dependencies require different treatment
more data to work with
more de-stigmatised and supportive environment
intersects with councils and active citizens
ambassadors outreach to different demographics in local community
follow instructions from wiki
generalised instructions for different demographics
post content or make people aware
structures present in one location could be present in another
### A slow and turning tide
curing the world of addiction is achievable
we already have effective methodologies
create better and more accessible methods over time
getting them to everyone through multi-structured approaches
groundswell of people joining makes it inevitable
we are much more effective when not doubling our efforts
creating better methods over time
if people don't want to read books, remix into other formats
screen addiction, other frameworks
more people free from addiction creates more lived experience
creating a happier world makes it easier
the tide is turning
it doesn't have to be slow
each person creates a snowball
getting them to everyone
#### Resolving other addictions
create or open-source resources for nicotine, alcohol, gambling, screens
work with clinicians to make proprietary methods free
the knowledge should be commons
coaching and specialised help can still cost money
but the core method must be free
for the person who did not know they wanted to quit until they found it
#### Plain packaging campaigns
move beyond scare tactics
scare tactics never work
what works is making people think
make packaging prompt thought instead of fear
"what do you love about smoking?"
"what do you do when you're bored?"
start where plain packaging has already taken hold
Australia did it first
countries in Africa
Eastern European countries
places with existing plain packaging laws are the best starting points
work with health departments
create conversations about public health
measure outcomes through government smoking rates
track how many people are smoking before and after
see the effectiveness of campaigns over time
translate resources for each country
make them really accessible
work with government to publicise open source resources
not diverting from existing efforts
complementing and strengthening them
model for the world
if it works there, it can work anywhere
#### An idea for a local printing press
in communities where cessation is taking root
many people won't know about resources
accessibility is a barrier
reading on a screen isn't fun for everyone
fund cheap printouts of open-source booklets
smartphone-sized booklets
easy to carry, easy to share
pay local printing shops directly
support local businesses
print on mass at low cost
volunteers distribute them where gaps remain
in different places around the community
reading on paper feels more real than a screen
people are more receptive to it
paper is a better experience than scrolling
distribute where gaps remain
not just existing materials
new effective open source materials created through widespread collaboration
the feeling of it all
it is doable, achievable, and inevitable
as long as we want it
each person creates a snowball
together they become a tide
down the line
after open sourcing of other effective resources
reading things on an lcd screen is unpleasant
although we can do audiobooks and such
in every language, for every resource
also tho, reading is cool.
printing things around the world
local copy shops
cheapest printing
recyclable paper
leaving in bathrooms and such
different community resources and such
Verifying the integrity of a decentralised printable book
safety
verifying words are in the right spots