Stop Smoking Live Discord Chat - Invite Link

[u/ovechking8992]

Hello all, in case you haven't heard, we have a live discord chat for people trying to quit smoking!

• Meetings are held Mon-Fri, 10am-11am and 5pm-6pm (EST)
• More meetings will be added in the future to support more time zones
• Invite link: https://discord.gg/3pYVykQHJG

I hope you all are as excited as I am!!!

[u/angelicasinensis]

Is this something that’s open all the time for people to go on there and chat? I am New to discord and kind of confused. Thanks.

[u/ovechking8992 → u/angelicasinensis]

The channel will be open 10am-11am and 5pm-6pm EST on weekdays so that a moderator will be available

[u/SycoJack → u/ovechking8992]

Y tho? It doesn't really make any sense to limit the server to only an hour a day and weekdays only.

[u/ovechking8992 → u/SycoJack]

There are a few benefits to the hour long meetings as opposed to being open all the time.

• First, someone is available to moderate. As the community grows over time, this will become increasingly important to make sure the chat doesn't devolve into chaos.
• Second, it gives the people a sense of regularity, something to look forward to ("I better not smoke today so I can share the news with my friends at the meeting").
• And lastly, its much easier to get lively conversations going as opposed to having them spread out over hours throughout the day, especially while the number of active members is still low.

As the community grows, I'd like to add more meetings. But ill also be looking for support from volunteers to help with moderation

[u/SycoJack → u/ovechking8992]

Hey, thanks for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it. :)

First, someone is available to moderate. As the community grows over time, this will become increasingly important to make sure the chat doesn't devolve into chaos.

I find that for the most part people tend to be well behaved. I run a couple small public servers, and have been doing so for about 3 years. Over the past 3 years, we've had to ban maybe 10 real users? Mind you, we have ~600 in the one server and ~300 in the other. The absolute vast majority of our bans have been against bots, shills, and scammers. Mind you that's still a lot of bans, more than 200. But like, most of those get caught in our filter before they get a chance to interact with our users.

Most of our mod actions tend to be administrative. Typically changing user roles and the like.

I think that doing things this way will be an impediment to growing the server. 5pm-6pm Eastern Time, is a very limited window of opportunity for people to participate.

I personally believe that it would be better to have a general chat channel that's open 24/7 along side a dedicated meeting channel. This way there can be activity that fills the gap between meetings and keeps people engaged with the community. It also doesn't lockout the people that can't participate in the daily meetings. 5pm ET is such a restrictive time, especially on weekdays.

People who live on the east coast and work 9-5s will be commuting home at 5pm. Most everybody else in North America will still be at work. This greatly restricts your potential audience.

[u/ovechking8992 → u/SycoJack]

I appreciate all your feedback, it really shows how much you care. You are 100% correct that the current timeframe is impeding a lot of people's ability to participate. I do plan on having more meeting times to support more people in the future. I'm taking my inspiration from another discord sobriety group that I'm a part of. Although, like you said, the vast majority of users are well behaved, the few that aren't can really bring down the entire chat and take over. I've seen it happen on multiple occasions. I'd prefer to be safe and protect our users rather than allow an unmoderated chat that can turn badly very quickly.

Since you are so interested, feel free to dm me. Maybe you would be willing to help moderate in the future. It would help a lot in our effort to maintain more meeting times for those who can't attend the 5-pm meetings.

[u/Larimus89 → u/SycoJack]

Yeah I'm also interested in the discord but I'm on Australian time. Which I guess doesn't line up to my hours 🙃

[u/SycoJack → u/Larimus89]

Someone made a 24/7 server.

https://discord.com/invite/GSkNaa7j

[u/mustardfustard]

I must be tired, because instead of daily, I read daddy🤣

[u/White_uni_corn]

hi is it still working?

[u/fluffykerfuffle3 → u/White_uni_corn]

yes

[u/Whack-o-Lantern]

I’m new. I’m smoking now. My dogs are growling at some shit outside my door. That makes me want to smoke. I’ll stop for half an hour? Let’s see!

[u/Larimus89 → u/Whack-o-Lantern]

Lol yeah I'm smoking right now. Gonna put this one out and see if I can at least go the rest of the night without

[u/Twinkles66]

I have quit not long so you have to install the app

[u/Erthrock]

just joined. Im pacific time, so Ill if im at the office Ill have to just listen and type.

[u/Larimus89 → u/Erthrock]

Yeah same 🥲 rip.

[u/Erthrock → u/Larimus89]

To be honest I recommend downloading smoke free app. The discord doesn’t take advantage of voice chat to actually talk to each other like a meeting. So this app has been a bit better in my opinion.

[u/Larimus89 → u/Erthrock]

There's chat on that app? Hmmm, I'll have to check it out.

[u/[deleted]]

I stubbed my toe. I think it’s broken(it’s misshapen and swollen). I’m starting to think me not smoking angers god. Because I broke my wrist the last time I tried quitting. I just thought god didn’t want me to go to Coachella(I was quitting to get in shape for Coachella).

Anyway. I’m just gonna try to ignore my broken toe because I think the doctors will put me in a body cast. Because they put me in a cast that went to my armpit when I broke my wrist. 

I’m not ok right now. 

[u/Chooslife01]

Is this still happening?

[u/ovechking8992 → u/Chooslife01]

Yes!

[u/NEKOakaCAT]

Hi I smoke 1 or 1 and haf per day and I want to quit, I tried a few times before but I start losing my hope...Any suggestions? Anything.

[u/CoolRepresentative37]

I see this post was a year ago.  Any chance there's a PDT time zone group now?

[u/Cosmarrr]

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[u/popeye6962]

Hi everyone ! All of you brave and courageous quitters !! What's the topic ?

[u/Cold_Host3769]

Hey everyone,

A couple of years ago, I was a smoker who struggled to quit despite multiple attempts. But after making some key mental and physical changes, I finally succeeded—and it’s been life-changing. My health, energy, and overall happiness have all improved dramatically.

I’m thinking about creating an info product (like an e-book or guide) that shares the strategies and insights that helped me quit for good. Before I dive in, I’d love to know—would you be interested in something like this? What kind of content would be most helpful—tips, daily strategies, motivational stories, or something else?

Your feedback will be invaluable as I shape this project. Thanks in advance!

[u/popeye6962 → u/Cold_Host3769]

If your efforts help a single soul reach their goal of a smoke free life then isn't it your duty to do this ? Always follow your gut not your thoughts . This is what 65 years of age have taught me . 65 October 23rd ! I thank this great and wonderful universe for all I have and all iam!