Take a minute.
Step out of the tab you're stuck in. Say the one thing on your mind, or say nothing. It burns out in a minute.
How a cigtime goes
- 1
Pick a spot
A rooftop, a fire escape, a back step. Everyone there is anonymous.
- 2
Say one line
Up to 140 characters. Others can answer with same, real, oof, lol or hug.
- 3
Let it burn out
When the minute is up you head back. What you said stays on the roof.
Why a minute
Most smoke breaks were never about the cigarette. They were about stepping outside, saying one honest thing to whoever was there, and coming back a little lighter.
cigtime keeps that part. Pick a room, pick what burns (a cigarette, a lollipop, incense, coffee or a candle), say one line or nothing, and head back when it burns out. No feed to scroll, no profile to keep up, nothing that follows you around.
Where to stand
Questions
- Do I need an account?
- No. You get a random nickname that lives in this browser. Signing in with Google is optional and only keeps your reactions with you across devices. Rooms stay anonymous either way.
- Who can see what I write?
- Whoever is in the same room at that moment. Your line floats in the shared room and people can answer with same, real, oof, lol or hug. Links and contact details are blocked.
- How long do messages stay?
- Not long. Messages are deleted automatically after 24 hours, and nothing is kept as a public archive.
- Do I have to smoke?
- No. The cigarette is just the oldest excuse to step outside. A lollipop, incense, coffee or a candle burns down the same way.
- Is this a support or crisis service?
- No. cigtime is a short break, not therapy. If you are in danger, contact your local emergency number.