Let’s cut through the noise: Mutahar, aka SomeOrdinaryGamers, got “exposed” for not actually being a licensed computer engineer after years of calling himself one online. And the internet, true to form, immediately exploded with outrage, memes, and finger-pointing. But here’s the thing—
This isn’t some scammer who conned people out of thousands with fake credentials. This isn’t someone operating on people’s brains without a medical license. Mutahar isn’t building bridges or managing nuclear plants. He’s a content creator on YouTube talking about tech, games, deep web oddities, and digital privacy. At worst, he’s guilty of résumé fluffing — the kind of thing half the internet does every day.
Yes, in Ontario, calling yourself an “engineer” without a license is technically a legal issue. But that’s not the same as lying to exploit people. This isn’t a criminal fraud case. This is just a guy who oversimplified or exaggerated his background to lend credibility to his commentary. And the reason anyone believed him wasn’t because of the title — it was because his work and knowledge backed it up.
And that’s the key here: Mutahar has never faked his skills.
Over the years, he’s proven time and again that he knows what he’s talking about. From breaking down malware and cybersecurity risks to calling out shady behavior in the tech world, his track record of solid, insightful content speaks for itself. Whether he learned that from a job, college, a bootcamp, or his basement — who cares? The results are there. His audience didn’t stick around because he said “engineer” — they stuck around because he delivers.
And let’s go further: if Mutahar did teach himself everything a computer engineer would know, and he’s consistently demonstrated that skill set — well, then guess what? He is one.
No, not by government certification. But in practice? If it walks like a computer engineer, talks like one, solves technical problems like one, and helps others like one… it probably is one. The only difference is a piece of paper and a license number. The internet isn’t full of licensed experts — it’s full of people who do the work, and Mutahar’s been doing the work for years.
Now, some people — like TheArchfiend — are comparing him to creators like Boogie2988, who faked having cancer to manipulate his audience. Let’s be crystal clear: that is not the same. Boogie lied to gain emotional support and financial aid. That was exploitation. Mutahar exaggerated a job title, and nothing more. He didn’t scam anyone. He didn’t manipulate his fans. He didn’t take money under false pretenses.
Same goes for people saying he’s a hypocrite for calling out MamaMax. Mutahar criticized MamaMax for content ethics and self-image — not for credentials. That’s an entirely different conversation than whether someone’s background lines up perfectly with what they claimed.
Let’s not fall into false equivalency just because the word “lied” is involved. Context matters. Intent matters. Impact matters.
So yeah, Mutahar shouldn’t have called himself an engineer if he wasn’t officially licensed. But the outrage is disproportionate, and the comparisons to actual grifters are ridiculous.
You want to cancel someone for a serious offense? Go after the people who exploit their audiences emotionally, financially, or psychologically. Not the guy who gives you tech advice and malware breakdowns — and happens to know what he’s talking about.
This isn’t the exposé people think it is.
Let it go. Move on.