Here is a service that I propose for talk.maemo.org. Why doesn't someone start a "looking for used N900's" thread. Others could post their location and desire to purchase used N900's at 2/3's the retail price.

The OP is right maemo.org is the real competition and membership should be almost a pre-requisite to purchasing a devise. If you can't handle membership then maybe the N900 isn't for you. If you somehow slipped through the cracks because of peer pressure or whatnot, bought the N900, and are not happy in some way, we could gently direct you to the "Wanted" thread and you can move on.

Actually being contacted by someone about an issue you're having via PM is a good thing. As far as being contacted by someone outside these boards and them purporting to represent this community, that is another thing altogether.

As far as I know, that is something that is not supported by this community. Only a member of the community council should presume to speak for the community as a whole because they were elected by the community. On the face of it, talk.maemo.org has changed because of the influx of new members but the next time someone purports to speak for this community here is a simple solution:
Check the list of members who voted in the last election. If they are not on it. Tell them to piss off. (but use your own words )