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# OPI Forum Closed
- URL: https://news.opioidpolicy.org/opi-forum-closed/
- Published: 2026-09-01T23:25:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-01T23:25:43.000Z
- Description: 9.1.26 - Fail Fast, Friends
- Author: Jonathan JK Stoltman (PhD)
- Tags: Civic Tech, Org

In April 2026, we launched a new discussion board/forum to help give people a digital space to talk about the opioid settlement spending and related topics. The goal was to create a space outside of social media algorithms and big tech control. No tracking. Fully private and secure. We accomplished those goals, but the people did not follow. 

Therefore, it failed! 

![](https://static.klipy.com/ii/35ccce3d852f7995dd2da910f2abd795/11/87/O2Rrzgaz.gif)

We had a few dozen people people sign-up but no conversations besides spam (Want a time share in Belize?). And while it didn't cost a ton to run, it didn't cost zero dollars. We're a very lean organization and if it's not working, we've got to move on. 

So, today, we shut it down. 

To those that signed up, thank you for giving it a shot! 

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