Hey,
I’m a Swedish documentary filmmaker working on a project about ''The Com''  and the people in it, specifically Swedish members and how we have moved in these spaces over the years.
I’m posting here because I am not looking for outsiders opinions. I want to talk to people who have actually been around.
It does not matter if you were selling, buying, swapping, beaming, social engineering, running services, moderating, or just lurking and watching everything unfold.

What this is about
This is not a media hit piece. I am not here to moralize or expose anyone. I am interested in the human side.
How you got into it.
What it meant to you at the time.
How you see it now.
How much you've earned.
How it may have shaped you.

Privacy
Interviews can be fully anonymous.
Voice altered. No face shown. No personal details shared.
Swedish or English is fine.
If you are Swedish and have history in these forums, past or present, and feel like talking, send me a PM.
Even if you are unsure, we can just talk first and see if it makes sense.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to properly address this so there’s no confusion. Over the past months, I’ve been dealing with some health issues and trying to rebalance my real life. To be honest, a big part of those health issues came from how intensely I’ve been dedicated to this forum over the past 3 years.

For those 3 years, I genuinely no-lifed com. I poured an incredible amount of time, energy, and focus into this community because I cared about it that much. But constantly being online, handling responsibilities, and putting pressure on myself eventually caught up with me.

As my health started to suffer, I had to shift my priorities and be more active offline. Because of that, I wasn’t as invested or as focused as I used to be, and I made a few mistakes as mentor. Nothing major or dramatic — just signs that I wasn’t operating at 100% anymore.

So my stepping down wasn’t about drama or me doing something terrible. It was about me not being able to give the role the level of attention and commitment it truly deserves. And after two years of giving it everything, I understand that.

It does hurt a bit, because this meant a lot to me. But I also know I need to take care of myself first. I still respect the team, and I’m grateful for the time I had in that position.

I’m still here and still part of the community — just not in the staff team anymore. And I really appreciate everyone who’s reached out and checked in.

Also thank you @/bevo @/arc @/cry @/Bingo @/
Eviona @/ja @
/ashar @/q for keeping the site smooth and clean - you are a great team! ❤️

❗️Per OGUser.com Exchange section rules it states the following:
- Use of third-party exchangers is prohibited; providers must execute services themselves and have required funds.

Which raises the question, why do users that offer exchanges, rely on third parties while there's clear requirements onsite that forbids it?