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I Built an Anonymous Writing Site — But How Do I Share It Without Breaking Its Spirit?

A few weeks ago, I launched a small project called LIBRE — an anonymous space where anyone can write and let go, with no login, no profiles, no metrics, and no expectations of response.

It was born from a simple idea:

What if there were a place to write without being watched, liked, tracked, or judged?

LIBRE is built to be:

  • 🔒 Completely anonymous (no accounts, no tracking, no cookies)
  • 🧘‍♂️ Emotionally neutral (no comments, likes, shares, or engagement loops)
  • 🫧 Ephemeral and intentionless (you write, you let go — that’s it)

You can try it here if you’re curious:

🌐 https://libreantisocial.com


The Dilemma

Now that it’s live… I’m facing a strange challenge:

How do I share a project that’s intentionally not meant to go viral?

How do I “promote” something that rejects the very logic of attention-seeking?

How do I invite people to use something that asks for nothing back?


Things I’m Trying (Gently)

  • Sharing the backstory, not the "pitch"
  • Focusing on why I built it, not why it’s “better” than anything else
  • Avoiding growth-hacking, SEO tricks, and gamification
  • Posting in communities where the values might resonate (writers, open web lovers, mental health spaces)

Why I’m Writing This Here

I'm not just here to share — I’m genuinely looking for insights:

Have you ever launched something that wasn’t meant to scale fast or generate noise?

How did you handle visibility without distorting the intent?

I’d love to hear your thoughts on:

  • Ethical or value-aligned ways to grow
  • Quiet or subtle forms of distribution
  • How to build trust in anonymous spaces

Thanks for reading. 🙏

– Rodo

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