Ub3r

2021-05-10T23:49:21Z

The Twelfth Doctor:

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{{GroupBox
| GroupName = Ub3r
| GroupBanner =
| GroupUserbar = Ub3r (Userbar).png
| Userbar2 = Ub3r 2 (Userbar).png
| Userbar3 = Ub3r 3 (Userbar).jpg
| GroupDesc = N/A
| Type = Upgrade
| Parent =
| DateFounded =
| Introduction =
The Hack Forums Ub3r upgrade is one of the second and final upgrades that members used to be able to achieve on their account, with the exceptions of the [[Mentor]], [[Staff]] and [[Administrators]] positions.
The Ub3r upgrade is an automated process which can be started by any member that meets the stated requirements.

This upgrade was added to the site on the 21st of December, 2009, however, on June, 2018, it was replaced by [[r00t]]. In March, 2019, Ub3r was brought back, although it was changed to be an upgrade that could only be purchased for a year, earning it it's current nickname "yearly Ub3r".
| History =
The benefits of upgrading to the Ub3r status are as follows:
*All [[L33t]] features.
*You are able to junk one of your threads every 24 hours.
*You are able to give out [[reputation]] from +3 to -3.
*You are able to have a maximum of 2500 private messages.
*Max Post Length setting is 18,000 characters
*Automatic [[Sapphire of Ub3r]].
*Can view the banned member page, the 24h negative-reputation log page, the amount of posts a member has per section, the reputations given per member, the warnings (and reason) a member currently has and the current stickies around the forum.
*Special username color.
*Special ‘User Star’ color.
*Able to view members who are appearing offline.
*Can open and close their own threads.
*Special Userbar.
*Special Ub3r-Only sections.
*Can track Private Messages to see if they have been opened.
*Access to [[Trust Scan]]
*Access to [[Country Lock]]
== Requirements ==

In an effort to [http://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5161486 reduce the amount of Ub3r applications and to make the group even more difficult to apply for], Omniscient set the following requirements for a user to apply for Ub3r:

*Must have at least 250 posts.
*Must have at least 25 reputation.
*Must be a member for at least 60 days.
*If denied, said user cannot apply again for 90 days (3 months, give or take).

In the past, even if an Ub3r applicant passed all these requirements, they would still be subject to a personal account review from Omniscient. This is no longer the case.
| CurrentStatus =
Ub3r can currently be achieved by members who meet the requirements for a year, after which it must be purchased again.

==Conditions of Upgrading==
*Successfully passed all the requirements
*Not to abuse the Reputation feature.
*An Ub3r upgrade can only be gifted to another user by another Ub3r.
*You must use real information.
*You are not allowed to refund/chargeback the payment, or your account will be closed and your personal information used in purchasing the upgrade disclosed.

==Removal of Ub3r==
When some members have done something which the administration team does not feel represents the Ub3r group in a positive manner, they may remove the user from the Ub3r group, returning them to the L33t group. When this happens they are stripped of the latter abilities (including userbar & name color) and only have the abilities of a L33t member.
Some members have been allowed to upgrade to Ub3r again, and some have not.

If a member is demoted to [[L33t]] and they have over the 1500 Private Messages allocated with the L33t upgrade, they are unable to accept any more PM's until their box is cleared.
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R00t

2021-05-10T23:46:50Z

The Twelfth Doctor:

{{GroupBox
| GroupName = r00t
| GroupUserbar = r00t (Userbar).png
| GroupDesc = N/A
| Type = Upgrade
| Parent = -
| DateFounded =
| Introduction = This upgrade was added to the site on July 20th, 2018, following the suspension of the [[Ub3r]] upgrade, which was no longer purchasable. It was the second and final upgrade that any member can get on their account, as well as a permanent upgrade that cost $50 in cryptocurrency. r00t was removed in March, 2019, and Ub3r was brought back as a yearly subscription, earning it the nickname "yearly Ub3r".

| History = The benefits of upgrading to the r00t usergroup are as follows:
* All [[L33t]] features.
* Ability to give negative popularity ratings.
* Popularity power increased to 3 points.
* Can give 25 popularity ratings per day.
* PM box increased to 10,000 messages.
* Search Favorites feature.
* Can edit/delete your own posts up to 180 days.
* Post flood limit set to 5 second.
* Access to all member forums.
* Can view Negative Popularity Log.
* Can search Username History.
* Can view past 72 hours Warning Log.
* Removal of advertisements.
* Can Rate Threads.
* Special member group icon (replaces the L33t group image).
* Max Post Length setting is 30,000 characters.
* Ability to edit your post 15 times in 60 day period.
* Additional thread creation ability in some Marketplace sections.
* Access to Popularity Given.
* Can edit your post after a moderator edit.
* Special "Diamond of r00t" award.
* Can deny PM receipts.
* Can view invisible users in who's online list.
* Custom stars.
* Can invoke a Self Ban.
* Ability to view other members warnings not just points.
* Can open and close your own threads.
* Additional private support for site problems.
* Can sell signature in the Sig Market.
* Can start their own Bytes Lottery.
* Bytes earning bonus of 200% for post replies and new threads.
* 1000 Bytes granted.
== Requirements ==
* Must have at least 100 popularity rating.
* Must have at least 250 posts.
* Must be a member for at least 90 days.

| CurrentStatus = Users who felt that they qualify for the r00t usergroup could go to [https://hackforums.net/upgrade.php here] and select r00t. The user's eligibility for the upgrade would be displayed, and if eligible, a user could be upgraded at a $50 fee that would be paid in cryptocurrency. r00t is no longer available, since Ub3r was brought back in March 2019 as a yearly upgrade.

== Conditions of Upgrading ==
* Successfully passed all the requirements.
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