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"'''Poopman'''" was the online pseudonym of '''Kyle Cypher''', who was an active user of both [[YWOT]] and [[OWOT]], joining YWOT in 2013. He was born in {{wp|Houston}} and currently lives in {{wp|Cincinnati}}.
'''Poopman''' is a person who was actively involved in the online community known as [[Your World of Text]] (YWOT). He joined YWOT in 2013 and quickly gained recognition for his unique approach to user interactions. While his username may raise eyebrows, Poopman's journey within the community is one of transformation and growth.


== History ==
== History ==


=== Early History ===
=== On YWOT ===
Before adopting the username Poopman, this individual was an anonymous user who engaged in questionable behavior on the YWOT main page. During this period, he would manually spam the word "poop" across the main page and replace others' words with the same term. Although he lacked programming skills at that time, he later acquired a basic word spammer tool, which he utilized for several hours each day.
Before he adopted the username "Poopman", Cypher browsed YWOT anonymously, manually [[spam]]ming the word "poop" across the front page and replacing others' words with the same. Despite lacking programming skills at that time, he managed to acquire a basic word spamming tool, which he used for several hours a day.
 
=== His Name/Title ===
Due to his persistence in spamming and the ubiquity of the term "poop" associated with his activities, Poopman earned this unique moniker within the YWOT community. Recognizing the widespread association of his actions with this name, he decided to adopt it as his official username when he joined YWOT. By embracing the name, he solidified his identity within the community.
 
=== Interest in Programming and Mentorship ===
Around the time Poopman joined YWOT with his chosen username, he developed an interest in programming. Initially, his programming endeavors were driven by his desire to create spamming tools and scripts. However, this changed when he crossed paths with two influential figures within the YWOT community: [[InfraRaven|Infraraven]] and [https://www.yourworldoftext.com/~codefactor/ Codefactor].


Codefactor, in particular, played a pivotal role in Poopman's development. He acted as a mentor, spending countless hours teaching Poopman the intricacies of JavaScript on private pages. As Poopman's knowledge grew, so did his investment in YWOT. He shifted his focus from spamming to anti-spam efforts, seeking to combat the disruptive behavior that plagued the platform.
Due to his persistent spamming and frequent association with the word "poop", Cypher became known as "Poopman" within the YWOT community. Embracing this name, he adopted it as his username when joining YWOT.


=== Transition to Enhancing the Community ===
At around the same time, Poopman developed an interest in programming. Initially, this was driven by a desire to automate spamming. This changed after he met [[InfraRaven|Infraraven]] and [https://www.yourworldoftext.com/~codefactor/ Codefactor], both influential figures in the YWOT community.
Poopman's transformation within the YWOT community was marked by a shift in his scripting approach. Instead of engaging in battles with spammers, which only exacerbated the issue, he turned his attention to creating tools and games that would enhance the YWOT experience for all users. He aimed to contribute positively to the community, rather than simply regulating it.


=== Temporary Departure and Contribution to Our World of Text ===
Codefactor in particular taught Poopman to code in {{wp|JavaScript}}. As Poopman's coding knowledge grew, he shifted his focus from spamming to countering spam. After realizing that battles with spammers only exacerbated the issue, he turned his attention to creating tools and games, believing it better to contribute to the community than to regulate it.
At a certain point, Poopman's involvement in YWOT took a hiatus due to the actions of another user named [https://github.com/ywothistory/ywothistory.github.io/blob/master/_posts/2012-12-30-modernages.markdown LOL007], who engaged in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on the site. Poopman chose to prioritize his education and temporarily stopped visiting YWOT during this time.


During his break from YWOT, Poopman conceived the base concept for an HTML canvas-based website, departing from the traditional table-based design. He created a proof of concept and shared it with Infraraven, who then collaborated with FP on the development of Our World Of Text using a canvas-based approach.
=== On Our World of Text ===
To prioritize his education, Poopman took a break from visiting YWOT amid {{wp|DDoS}} attacks on the site by [https://github.com/ywothistory/ywothistory.github.io/blob/master/_posts/2012-12-30-modernages.markdown actions LOL007]. During this time, he came up with the idea for a YWOT-like infinite canvas rendered using the {{wp|canvas element}} instead of {{wp|HTML tables}}. He shared a proof of concept with Infraraven, who then collaborated with FP to develop Our World Of Text.


=== Recent Activity ===
From 2022 to 2023, Poopman was an active member of the OWOT community, making games and tools with the goal of making OWOT a better place (see {{section link||games and applications}}). He created many artworks using his MS Paint script, demonstrating a proficiency in [[art]].
In 2022 and 2023, Poopman reengaged with the OWOT community, becoming a more active user. His renewed presence brought fresh ideas and perspectives to the platform. Poopman's contributions continue to focus on creating games and tools that enhance the overall user experience within YWOT.


Despite his unconventional start in the community, Poopman's journey exemplifies personal growth, the power of mentorship, and the potential for positive transformation within online communities.
In December of 2025, after being inactive for most of the year, Poopman returned to OWOT.


Poopman has also recently created many artworks using the MS Paint script, showing he is quite proficient at art.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="250" caption="Poopman sending messages in the [[chat]] on December 12th, 2025 with special formatting unavailable to regular users">
 
=== 2025 ===
 
 
Poopman was inactive for most of 2025, but returned in December.<gallery mode="packed" heights="250" caption="Poopman in chat on December 12th, 2025, sending messages in a format not accessible to regular users">
File:Poopman december 12 2025 1.png
File:Poopman december 12 2025 1.png
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File:Poopman december 12 2025 3.png
File:Poopman december 12 2025 goatway.png|What it looks like in [[Goatway]]
File:Poopman december 12 2025 goatway.png|Poopman's messages as they appear on the [[Goatway]], where the {{wp|HTML}} source is visible
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=== Departure ===
Soon after, on January 9th, 2026, Poopman abruptly announced his departure from the site without disclosing any reasons.
On January 9th, 2026, Poopman abruptly announced his departure from the site. The reason for this is unknown.
 
[[File:Poopman departure.png|center|thumb]]
[[File:Poopman departure.png|center|thumb]]


== Games and Applications ==
== Achievements ==
{{main|Games}}


Throughout his involvement in Our World of Text (OWOT), Poopman has showcased his creativity and programming skills by creating various games and applications that have added value and entertainment to the community. Below are some notable examples of his contributions:
=== Art ===
{{See also|Art}}
On YWOT, Poopman was known for making {{wp|ANSI art}}, which can be found [https://www.yourworldoftext.com/~poopman/art_blocks here].


=== Games ===
On OWOT, Poopman made {{wp|pixel art}} with his MS Paint script, which users can test out on his world, {{owoturl|ms-paint}}, where it is [[unique worlds|enabled by default]].


# '''Spacefighters''': A player-versus-player (PvP) space game. In Spacefighters, users engage in intense space battles, controlling their spaceships and competing against each other for supremacy. Based off of [https://www.yourworldoftext.com/~codefactor/spacefighters a game made by Codefactor in YWOT].
# '''SuperMario''': Inspired by the iconic Super Mario franchise, Poopman created a game platform that allows users to experience the excitement of Super Mario and Mario Builder. In this platform, users have the opportunity to create their own custom worlds and levels for others to enjoy, fostering creativity and collaboration within the OWOT community. A version of the game was also [https://www.yourworldoftext.com/~poopman/mariogame_Demo being developed for YWOT].
# '''Minecraft''': Poopman's programming skills were put to use in creating a self-generating 2D Minecraft world within OWOT. This game allows players to mine resources, build structures, and explore the virtual landscape, all within the confines of the OWOT platform. This was done be creating two separate scripts, one that acted as a client and the other that listened as a server. This would have prevent users from getting access to code that could be used to spam.
# '''Lilt Line?'''
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Spacejunk.png|SpaceFighters UI from [https://ourworldoftext.com/Spacejunk /spacejunk]
File:Spacefighters ywot 1.png|[[FP]] running Spacefighters in YWOT
File:Spacefighters ywot 2.png|Character customization screen
File:Spacefighters ywot 3.png|Index of symbols
File:Poopman mario.gif|The player character of Poopman's SuperMario script running around [[Spawn]] alongside various [[Animated scripts#Spawn fauna|moving creatures]] by [[Lime.owot|lime]]
</gallery>
=== Applications ===
# '''Chat Filter''': Poopman recognized the importance of maintaining a pleasant and spam-free environment within OWOT chat. To address this, he developed a useful tool called the Chat Filter. This application assists in filtering out unwanted spam from the chat by providing options to filter based on the user's name, ID, or message content. The Chat Filter contributes to a more enjoyable and focused communication experience for OWOT users.
Poopman's dedication to creating engaging games and useful applications showcases his commitment to enhancing the YWOT community. Through his programming skills and innovative ideas, he has successfully brought additional entertainment and functionality to the platform, further enriching the overall user experience.
== Art ==
{{main|Art}}
Poopman makes pixel art with his MS Paint script, which users can test out on his world [https://ourworldoftext.com/ms-paint /ms-paint] where it is [[Unique worlds|enabled by default.]]
In YWOT, Poopman was known for making ANSI art, which can be found [https://www.yourworldoftext.com/~poopman/art_blocks here].<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Poopman homeless guy.png
File:Poopman homeless guy.png
File:Poopman sponge bob.png
File:Poopman sponge bob.png
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== Worlds ==
=== Scripts ===
In 2023, Poopman collaborated with FP to create worlds for that year's [[Holiday events|Halloween and Thanksgiving events]]. He created pixel art for both [https://ourworldoftext.com/Halloween23 /Halloween23] and [https://ourworldoftext.com/thanksgiving23 /thanksgiving23], including ones that would be used as [[Background images|image backgrounds]] for the two worlds. For Halloween 2025, FP would include a note link in the Center Console thanking Poopman for his contributions in 2023.
In his time on OWOT, Poopman coded various [[games]] and applications that ran on the OWOT canvas.
 
==== Games ====
; Spacefighters
: A space game in which users controlled spaceships to compete against each other, based  on a [https://www.yourworldoftext.com/~codefactor/spacefighters similar game] made by Codefactor on YWOT.
; SuperMario
: A platformer game imitating {{wp|Super Mario}} with the ability to design custom levels. A [https://www.yourworldoftext.com/~poopman/mariogame_Demo version] of the game was also developed for YWOT.
; Minecraft
: A 2D version of {{wp|Minecraft}}, built with a {{wp|client–server model}} to prevent users from using the script to spam.
; Lilt Line
 
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Spacejunk.png|SpaceFighters UI from {{owoturl|spacejunk}}
File:Spacefighters ywot 1.png|[[FP]] running Spacefighters on YWOT
File:Spacefighters ywot 2.png|Character customization screen
File:Spacefighters ywot 3.png|Index of symbols
File:Poopman mario.gif|The player character of Poopman's SuperMario script running around [[Spawn]] alongside various [[Animated scripts#Spawn fauna|moving creatures]] by [[Lime.owot|lime]]
</gallery>
 
==== Applications ====
; Chat Filter
: A script that could hide certain messages in the chat based on usernames, IDs, or message content.
 
=== Worlds ===
{{See also|Unique worlds#Worlds by Poopman}}
In 2023, Poopman collaborated with FP to create worlds for that year's Halloween and Thanksgiving [[holiday events|events]]. He created pixel art for both {{owoturl|Halloween23}} and {{owoturl|thanksgiving23}}, among which included the [[background images]] of the two worlds. On Halloween in 2025, FP thanked Poopman for his contributions in 2023 with a [[links#note link|note link]] on the Center Console.


Poopman also made [https://ourworldoftext.com/tileanimator /tileAnimator] and [https://ourworldoftext.com/ms-paint /ms-paint], two worlds with scripts that were set by FP to run automatically upon entering the page. These worlds were also created in 2023, read more about them [[Unique worlds#Worlds by Poopman|here]].<gallery heights="200" widths="400" mode="packed">
Poopman also made {{owoturl|tileAnimator}} and {{owoturl|ms-paint}} in 2023, both worlds with scripts set by FP to run automatically upon loading the page.
File:Halloween23 monsters.jpg|alt=Pixel art background for /Halloween23|[https://ourworldoftext.com/Halloween23 /Halloween23], background image is [https://ourworldoftext.com/static/files/grave.webp /static/files/grave.webp]
<gallery heights="200" widths="400" mode="packed">
File:Scar32 turkey.jpg|alt=Pixel art background for /thanksgiving23|[https://ourworldoftext.com/thanksgiving23 /thanksgiving23], background image is [https://ourworldoftext.com/static/files/thanksgiving23.jpg /static/files/thanksgiving23.jpg]
File:Halloween23 monsters.jpg|alt=Pixel art background for /Halloween23|{{owoturl|Halloween23}}, background image is {{owoturl|static/files/grave.webp}}
File:2023-10-08 22-59-06.png|[https://ourworldoftext.com/tileanimator /tileAnimator], see [https://ik.imagekit.io/poopman/TileAnimator/tutorial.mp4?updatedAt=1696346283755 here] for a tutorial on how to create text animations
File:Scar32 turkey.jpg|alt=Pixel art background for /thanksgiving23|{{owoturl|thanksgiving23}}, background image is {{owoturl|static/files/thanksgiving23.jpg}}
File:Mspaint 1.png|[https://ourworldoftext.com/ms-paint /ms-paint]
File:2023-10-08 22-59-06.png|{{owoturl|tileAnimator}}, see [https://ik.imagekit.io/poopman/TileAnimator/tutorial.mp4?updatedAt=1696346283755 here] for a tutorial on using it to create animations
File:Mspaint 1.png|{{owoturl|ms-paint}}
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A few years later, the firm got further into machine learning and placed me into the newly built machine learning group. The purpose was to find ways to generate synthetic data.
A few years later, the firm got further into machine learning and placed me into the newly built machine learning group. The purpose was to find ways to generate synthetic data.


At the same time, one of the directors wanted me to work on making a "product viewer". I went to them with the idea of creating a machine learning-based product viewer, where you could take a few products, give them randomized positions, rotations, color textures, lighting, backgrounds, etc., and use that with some JSON data to train machine learning models. I developed the product for about a year.
At the same time, one of the directors wanted me to work on making a "product viewer". I went to them with the idea of creating a machine learning-based product viewer, where you could take a few products, give them randomized positions, rotations, color textures, lighting, backgrounds, etc., and use that with some JSON data to train machine learning models. I developed [https://kylecypher.com/retail-ai-system the product] for about a year.


It was patented, and I became a named inventor of the first synthetic data generation platform.
It was patented, and I became a named inventor of the [https://kylecypher.com/aivision first synthetic data generation platform].


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