Admin of Butt-Hurt Owens Valley Facebook Walks Away: Is Anarchy All That’s Left?

The digital wild west of social media has claimed another victim, as James Truhls, former admin of the popular but often chaotic “Butt-Hurt Owens Valley” Facebook group, has officially thrown in the towel. In a dramatic exit, Truhls declared the group had “sucked the soul” from him, leaving it in the hands of fate—and a single, forgotten second account with no way to manage the group.

Truhls’ resignation post reads like a mixture of exhaustion and liberation:

“This group has sucked the Soul from me for the last day……. The amount of people calling, stopping me in town, and messaging me about whatever was posted is absolutely ridiculous! 😂🤦🏻‍♂️
So I turn this group over to the people.
I removed myself as admin and forgot the login info to my 2nd account that remains as admin.
Sooooooooo post whatever y’all want, good luck and have fun!”

With that, the self-imposed digital sheriff stepped down, leaving a group of thousands without a leader. The question remains: What happens next?

A Community Without a Sheriff

For years, “Butt-Hurt Owens Valley” served as an unfiltered hub where residents vented frustrations, debated local politics, and engaged in sometimes absurd and comical feuds. While the group had its fair share of entertainment value, it also came with the burden of moderation—something Truhls seemingly carried alone.

His exit leaves the group in an unprecedented state of lawlessness. Without an active admin, there is no one to approve or deny posts, moderate heated arguments, or remove content that might violate Facebook’s policies. What started as a humorous community space now faces the real possibility of descending into complete anarchy.

Is This the End?

While some might welcome the newfound freedom, others recognize that the lack of moderation could spell disaster. Unchecked spam, misinformation, or personal attacks could overrun the group, leading to mass exits or, worse, a potential shutdown by Facebook itself.

This could be the final chapter for “Butt-Hurt Owens Valley.” Some speculate that Facebook might intervene if things spiral out of control, while others predict the group will fade into irrelevance.

For now, the fate of “Butt-Hurt Owens Valley” lies in the hands of its remaining members. Will they self-govern, or will the group implode? One thing is certain: James Truhls has officially checked out, and he’s not looking back.