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Knotbb

2018-02-19T20:40:38Z

N1l0c: Created page with "==What's knotBB?== knotBB is the official mobile beta test forums owned by Omniscient. Phixel and him are working on the new mobile design for Hack Forums. You can che..."

==What's knotBB?==
knotBB is the official mobile beta test forums owned by [[Omniscient]]. [[Phixel]] and him are working on the new mobile design for Hack Forums.
You can check out the current status [https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5782785 here].

Administrators

2018-02-19T20:12:20Z

N1l0c:

{{Add|History, adjust template to cater to default usergroups}}
{{GroupBox
| GroupName = Administrators
| GroupUserbar = Administrators 2 (Userbar).png
| Userbar2 = Administrators (Userbar).png
| Userbar3 = Administrators 3 (Userbar).png
| GroupDesc = The default user group for all Hack Forums Administrators.
| Status =
| Type = Executive
| Parent = None
| DateFounded = 07/08/2007
| Leaders = [[Omniscient]]
| PastLeaders = [[iBruteforce]] {{o}} [[Guru]] {{o}} [[Crow]] {{o}} [[Judge Dredd]] {{o}} [[Xch4ng3]] {{o}} [[Factor8]]
| Introduction =
It is the user group all Administrators belong. They perform essential tasks such as approving users for UB3R, moderating the forums, creating new forums and several other functions which are critical in keeping Hack Forums running.
Until early 2018 Omniscient was the only administrator of HF in a long time. However due to realignments and other changes three more admins are being promoted. [[Factor8™|Factor8]], [[Phixel]] and [[Xerotic]].
| History = Oldest (Executive) group in Hack Forums, considering that it was created right after the forum's creation.
| Current Status =
}}

L33t

2018-02-19T19:40:03Z

N1l0c: edited the price and payment option

{{GroupBox
| GroupName = L33t
| GroupUserbar = L33t (Userbar).png
| Userbar2 = L33t (Userbar) 2.png
| Userbar3 = L33t (Userbar) 3.jpg
| GroupDesc = N/A
| Type = Upgrade
| Parent = -
| DateFounded =
| Introduction = This upgrade was added to the site on May 17th, 2008 under the name ‘Subscriber’ and was a $5 fee annually, which expires and had to be renewed. However, it is now a one-time fee of $20 USD. This can be paid via BTC, XMR, ETH, LTC, BCH, DASH.
| History = The benefits of upgrading to the L33t status are as follows:

*Ability to change username
*Ability to create custom usertitle
*Ability to give positive and neutral reputations
*Ability to add an image to your signature
*Ability to upload your avatar
*Access to all member forums
*An HF IM XMPP (hackforums.im) account
*Removal of Lounge post limit restriction
*Can edit/delete your own posts without time limits
*Can self-close your own threads
*Max Post Length setting is 12,000 characters
*Can view a members Post Activity statistics
*Ignored members cannot view your profile
*Private message box of 1500
*Removal of advertisements
*Ability to post in the Science, Religion, Philosophy, and Politics forum
*Special l33t member group icon
*Gauth 2-Factor Authentication account security

| CurrentStatus = Users who wish to upgrade an account must go to the ‘Upgrade’ link in the navigation bar and fill in the ID of the member to be upgraded. If a member wishes to upgrade themselves, then they leave this blank. The user then clicks on the L33T upgrade icon and is redirected to coinpayments to complete the payment. They have to wait up to 24 hours to be upgraded. If that time passes and they have not been upgraded, then they have to PM [[Omniscient]] with the transaction details.

==Conditions of Upgrading==
*All payments are subject to manual inspection.
*Abuse of your account or failure to follow site policies can result in the closing of your account.
*There are no refunds.
*Site accounts are not transferable and cannot be shared.
*We reserve the right to close any account for any reason without notice.
*Upgrade abilities, features, and access are subject to change without notice.
*You must read all site policies.
*After payment please notify the Admin if you are not upgraded within 24 hours.
*You are not to abuse the reputation feature.
}}

HF Ub3r Area

2018-02-19T19:36:24Z

N1l0c: Added the forums name and added that it was discontinued

==HF Ub3r Area==

==Sub Forums==
* Gay Fucking Requests Cuz You Want Free Shit
* Giveaways

==Description==
This area is for ub3r group only. L33t can read but cannot reply or post threads. This section was closed with the removal of the VIP tab.

The HF Ub3r Area has been discontinued.
==Forum Rules==
General sitewide rules were enforced here.

[[Category:Sections]]

Advertising and Paid Stickies

2018-02-19T19:33:10Z

N1l0c: Small update on the sticky prices removed the "stresser" section note and added all paid stickies.

==Image and Banner Advertising==
There are several options to buy ad space on Hack Forums. Here is a list of the options, as well as their pricing and sizes:

* 300x100 Header/Top Fold (2 positions available) $40 per day or $200 for a week
* 468x60 After First Post in Showthread $25 per day
* 728x90 Footer $20 per day
* 88x31 Footer $25 per month

There is a minimum purchase of $100.00 USD for any and all advertising positions. All ad space graphics must be served by Hack Forums to avoid any problems. Also, upgraded members, specifically members who are L33T & UB3R, do not receive any served ads, though they only account for ~2% of daily visitors. To inquire further, please send [[Omniscient]] a [http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=send&uid=1 private message]. Alternatively you can send in a [http://www.hackforums.net/contact.php Contact Form] request with the subject of '''Advertising'''.

==Statistics==
To those wishing to know some recent statistical information on HF visitors, you can view a couple pages from our Google Analytics here:
* [http://hackforums.net/Analytics.pdf Google Analytics Statistics]
* [http://hackforums.net/Analytics_Lang.pdf Google Analytics Language/Country Info]

==Paid Sticky Threads==
Hack Forums sells paid stickies for limited time blocks. A sticky is a thread which will remain in the Important Threads section of the forum in which it was stuck. It will remain there and never sink back in pages, allowing the content to get the most attention possible. This can be very effective for getting a message out to members, promoting a site or forum, or as an investment for a business based on Hack Forums. Many members who purchase paid stickies purchase them again. Many products continuously buy stickies when available.

There are certain limits regarding stickies. Members may only have one paid sticky at any given time, regardless of the topic of the thread. Members may not have other users cross post for them under any circumstance, with the exception of Sponsored Marketplace Forums stickies. Members caught doing this will have their accounts banned and the threads junked. Also, there is a limit of 6 stickies per section.

Threads are given out when a space opens up. Members cannot request one early or pre-order them. It is a first come first serve basis. Also, the first member to send Omniscient a private message may not be the person to get the sticky. Often times he will receive multiple requests as soon as a sticky expires. The paid sticky spot will be given to the first message he reads, not the first sent. Due to this, people who use scripts to automate the process are effectively ensuring they will not get the spot.

Realize that stickies in certain sections are under very high demand, and notably the [[Premium Sellers Section|''Premium Sellers Section'']] and ''Sever Stress Testing'' sections are usually completely full at all times; however, we do allow for paid stickies to be placed elsewhere.

Members who have current paid stickies and wish to continue this service must private message [http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=send&uid=1 Omniscient] as if they were just purchasing the sticky. Members are not entitled to continued service, and they will be denied if the section is already sold out or for various other reasons. Members are free to apply again when a space opens up.

Sales Tags are highlight images for Marketplace style threads. Current price is $20 in BTC, ETH, XMR, LTC, or BCH. You can only purchase for your own thread. Sales Tags are removed after 30 days.

Some subforums such as [Rules, Announcements, News and Feedback|''Rules, Announcements, News and Feedback'']], [[Marketplace Discussions|''Marketplace Discussions'']], or [[Deal Disputes|''Deal Disputes'']] are blocked from members buying paid stickies. Prices are subject to change at any time without warning.

To inquire about purchasing a paid sticky, send a private message to [http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=send&uid=1 Omniscient] asking him the price and the amount of time you wish to have the sticky. Remember, paid stickies are sold in 1 week periods, with 4 weeks being the maximum time. For extended advertising, specify you wish to work out an extended time deal with Omniscient via private messages.

Hack Forums reserves the right to deny anyone of a paid sticky for any reason or no reason.

[https://hackforums.net/paidstickies.php These are all current paid stickies.]

==Email Marketing, Popups, Popunders, and PM Blasts==
Hack Forums does not offer these kinds of services, nor do we intend to.

[[Category:Help Documents]]
[Category:Flagged]]

Awards

2018-02-19T19:19:11Z

N1l0c: Updated prices

This section should help answer some questions related to the awards system of MyBB.

==How do I pay for a donation award?==
It's extremely easy and pretty self explanatory. Just go to our [http://www.hackforums.net/buyawards.php Buy Awards] page.

==How do I get a non-donation award?==
Awards are distributed by Omniscient at his sole discretion. You cannot get an award by asking for one via PM. Awards are only occasionally given out. Obtaining non-donation awards isn't known to occur regularly and don't have have any specific requirements behind them.

==Can I create a thread to nominate myself or another member for an award?==
No. Do not make any threads to nominate or suggest the granting of an award. If an official thread already exists you can post in it but that's the extent of it. Do not make a new thread for that purpose.

==What are awards for?==
Awards are simply a way for admins to grant a member recognition for something. The award itself normally has a special meaning attached to it. You can view the reason an award was given by going to a members profile then clicking their award's details. The awards page also displays meanings for each award.

==How do I get the donation awards?==
There are multiple awards that can obtained via a donation. For example, you can get the Green Emerald Donator award by donating $20 to HF. If you donate $50 or more to HF, you'll get the Rich Bitch award. All awards are for separate one-time donations. For example, to get Emerald and Rich Bitch you need to donate at least $70 in a single donation. Small donations do not accumulate towards any donation awards. The Grand Amethyst is a $1000 one-time donation. You can [http://www.hackforums.net/buyawards.php Buy Awards here].

Here is a simple breakdown.

[[File:Emerald Donator (Award).png|link=Emerald Donator]] [[Emerald Donator]] $20+

[[File:Rich Bitch (Award).png|link=Rich Bitch]] [[Rich Bitch]] $50+

[[File:Benefactor (Award).png|link=Benefactor]] [[Benefactor]] $200+

[[File:OMC (Award).png|link=OMC]] [[OMC]] This award is no longer available.

[[File:Bitcoinage (Award).png|link=Bitcoinage]] [[Bitcoinage]] $250 BTC

[[File:Litecoinage (Award).png|link=Litecoinage]] [[Litecoinage]] $20 in LTC

[[File:DarkDash (Award).png|link=DarkDash]] [[DarkDash]] $20 DASH

[[File:Dogecoinage (Award).png|link=Dogecoinage]] [[Dogecoinage]] $20 DOGE

[[File:Brony (Award).png|link=Brony]] [[Brony]] $100

[[File:Gift (Award).png|link=Gift]] [[Gift]] $25

[[File:Legalize It (Award).png|link=Legalize It]] [[Legalize It]] $50 in BTC

[[File:Master Donator (Award).png|link=Master Donator]] [[Master Donator]] $500+

[[File:Grand Amethyst (Award).png|link=Grand Amethyst]] [[Grand Amethyst]] $1000+

==Do member upgrades and sticky purchases count toward donation awards?==
No they do not. Donation awards are given following a donation towards any specific donation award.

==Do you accept Bitcoin for other donation awards besides Bitcoinage?==
Yes. Bitcoin is accepted for donation awards. Donations must be made through our BTC processor at the current BTC valuation. If 1 BTC = $120 USD then you must donate .418 BTC for the Rich Bitch ($50+) award. When buying awards the payment processor will automatically convert the price of your choice of crypto currency to USD.

==What are Bitcoin, Doge, Omnicoin, and Dash?==
These are all crypto currencies. Further information involving crypto currencies can be found in our [[Crypto Currency]] forum.

==What is the Gift award?==
The Gift award is an award you can purchase for another member. You are also allowed to purchase it for yourself if you have no friends. The description for the award will read either "You bought yourself a gift" or "A gift from MEMBER". You can buy as many Gift awards for different members as you'd like but only one award per member will be granted. The Gift award costs $25.

==What is the Brony award?==
The Brony award is that "damned if you do" type of award. Be aware that Omniscient will very likely criticize you in the award's description when granting you the award. Expect to be roasted if you purchase the Brony award, which is $100.

==What is the Legalize It award?==
The Legalize It award is the first political statement award on HF. It's in support of legalizing and decriminalizing cannabis in America. 25% of all donations go toward NORML.org, which is an organization dedicated to reforming marijuana laws. While not everyone will agree with the legalization stance, the general HF community feels that this award is in line with the freedom our website and member base represents. You can purchase the award and [http://www.hackforums.net/buyawards.php make your donation here].

==How long after I pay before I get the award?==
It depends on your payment method, but in most cases it's nearly instant. If you use a crypto currency (BTC, OMC, DOGE, DASH) you have to wait for confirmations, which can take anywhere between a few minutes to a couple hours. If after 24 hours you still don't have your award please contact [[Omniscient]] with your transaction id and payment info.

==Can I change the display order?==
Currently this is not possible. The display order of the awards is fixed.

==I think I'm qualified to get an award. Who do I contact?==
No one. What you believe about your qualifications to get an award is irrelevant.

==I want to know how to get a specific award.==
Save for the donation awards, there are no specific requirements set for awards on Hack Forums. They are given at the discretion of Omniscient only.

==Another member has an award that I want. They said they got it by doing X.==
Awards are given to different members for different reasons. What works for one member will in all likelihood not work for you. Awards are given out solely at the discretion of Omniscient.

==I think another member deserves an award. Can I nominate them?==
No. Award nominations are not allowed on Hack Forums and are not taken into account when awards are being distributed.

==I sent a PM to an admin about an award. They never responded.==
Admins are busy. Messaging administrators about awards is disallowed. Admins often completely ignore award requests and will not respond to them. Don't expect the award or a response.

==Awards seem really hard to get but I see some members with a lot of them.==
The difficulty in obtaining awards is intentional and is done only so the most deserving members in the eyes of Omniscient are granted awards.

==I heard I can buy awards. Is that true?==
The fact is that sometimes a donation is made and a show of appreciation is the granting of an award. Awards aren't sold per se.

==Can I suggest a new award?==
No. Awards are created by the admins only at their own discretion. Suggestion for new awards are ignored. Do not PM staff or create a suggestion thread for new awards.

==Can someone else pay for my donation award?==
Yes, they can use the order form to donate and buy an award for you. This can be done by entering your UID where it's requested.

==Can I buy someone else a donation award?==
You sure can. Just make sure your UID is entered where it's requested.

==I have a forum. Can I get the plugin?==
The plugin is called My Award, and it's for MyBB forum software developed by the admin [[Omniscient]]. You can obtain the plugin at [http://www.mybbcentral.com/ MyBB Central].

==Can I sell my award to someone else?==
Awards cannot be sold or transferred unless stated otherwise by Omniscient.

[[Category:Help Documents]]

Omniscient

2018-02-19T11:36:30Z

N1l0c: Omni only has 2 (active) awards at the moment.

{{MemberBox
| Username = Omniscient
| UserID = 1
| JoinDate = 04-21-2007
| JoinYear = 2007
| Status = Active
| IsAdmin = True
| IsOMC = True
| Biography = Omniscient is the founder and owner of Hack Forums. His name was originally labrocca in 2007, at the forum's start, until he changed it to Omniscient. His reason for this change was a need for anonymity in a rapidly growing forum, although his identity would be known publicly later on. He also called upon his favorite book series, ''Dune,'' by Frank Herbert, as a way of explaining his name, in a topic found [http://www.hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=14187 here]:
<blockquote>Omniscient reminds me of a couple things.

A) I wield power

B) That power is a curse

C) Chaos is necessary to avoid boredom
</blockquote>

Omniscient has been involved in several web development projects and forums, including MyBB Central, Support Forums and Hack Forums, among others. A collection of projects is available at [http://witza.com Witza].

He founded Hack Forums as a side project in 2007. The site's success was slow and steady, but it has exploded into an international community that boasts over two million threads and 400,000 registered members. With how large Hack Forums is, Omniscient's decisions on running the site are not always met with acclaim but he continues to head the site, regardless of any criticism and controversy.

Despite Omniscient's original desire to remain more anonymous, his public identity is known throughout Hack Forums, sometimes in a negative light as some members have distributed his "dox" that includes his full name, address and other personal information. Because of this negative attention, Hack Forums automatically filters the name Labrocca back to "Omni."

Omniscient lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife and kids.
| History =
| NotabInvolv = *Owner and administrator of Hack Forums
| PersonComm = His personal interests are drinking scotch and reading the magazine, Cigar Aficionado.
| Alias1 = Labrocca
| Alias2 =
| Alias3 =
| Alias4 =
| AwardName1 = Green Clover
| AwardName2 = Purple Clover
| GroupName1 = Administrators
}}