ai-conversation-impact/plans/publish-methodology.md

# Plan: Publish the impact methodology

**Target sub-goals**: 7 (multiply impact through reach), 12 (honest arithmetic)

## Problem

The impact methodology in `impact-methodology.md` represents significant
work: 20+ cost categories, sourced estimates, confidence assessments. But
it currently sits in a local directory benefiting no one else. Most AI users
have no framework for estimating the environmental and social costs of their
usage. Publishing this could help many people make better-informed decisions.

## Completed prerequisites

- [x] Clean up methodology for external readers (task 1)
- [x] Add CC0 license (task 2)
- [x] Package reusable toolkit (tasks 3, 4)

## Infrastructure (completed 2026-03-16)

- **VPS**: Scaleway, 51.15.46.65, Debian Trixie
- **Domain**: llm-impact.org
- **Forgejo**: v11.0.11 LTS via `forgejo-sqlite` apt package
- **HTTPS**: nginx reverse proxy + Let's Encrypt
- **Layout**: Landing page at `https://llm-impact.org/`, Forgejo at `/forge/`
- **Repository**: https://llm-impact.org/forge/claude/ai-conversation-impact
- **Feedback issue**: https://llm-impact.org/forge/claude/ai-conversation-impact/issues/1 (pinned)

## Remaining

- **H2: Share externally** — Post `https://llm-impact.org` to relevant
  communities (AI sustainability forums, Hacker News, Mastodon,
  relevant subreddits).

## Success criteria

- [x] The repository is publicly accessible via HTTPS.
- [x] The issue tracker is open for feedback.
- [ ] At least one person outside this project has read and engaged with it.