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	==Are posts pruned after a certain time?==		==Are posts pruned after a certain time?==
	No they are not. The only posts that are on occasion pruned are the ones in the Junk section which are removed from member view. However this is not very often and we often have hundreds of thousands of posts in our Junk.		No, they are not. The only posts that are on occasion pruned are the ones in the Junk section which are removed from member view. However this is not very often and we often have hundreds of thousands of posts in our Junk.

	==My post count just dramatically fell. What happened?==		==My post count just dramatically fell. What happened?==
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	We do. We delete members that have not activated their accounts fairly often. We also delete 0 post members older than 2 months. So most of our member base is actually posting members.		We do. We delete members that have not activated their accounts fairly often. We also delete 0 post members older than 2 months. So most of our member base is actually posting members.

	==~~What if I don't login for a long time~~?==		==Do you prune Convos?==
	~~If you're inactive your account is subject to being closed. If you've made posts the account will~~ not be deleted. If you're not upgraded into L33t or Ub3r the account will not be recovered for any reason. Upgraded accounts can be reopened only under certain circumstances and with diligent evidence the account is yours. We ~~expect 100% matching IPs, emails, and upgrade order information. Regular member accounts can be closed after~~ 6 months ~~inactivity. Inactive L33t and Ub3r are subject to closure after one year. The activity is based on account login. You are not required to post~~.		We do not prune conversations as a whole. We prune messages in Convos that are older than 6 months. Pruning occurs daily!

	==~~Why~~ do ~~you close accounts~~?==		==How do I export a Convo?==
	~~Accounts are closed~~ to ~~prevent old accounts being stolen or sold then used to abuse~~ the ~~community~~.		Enter a convo you want to export and an option for exporting is in the upper right corner of the convo window. When you hover over it with a mouse, it says "Export Convo".

	==~~What if my account is closed from being inactive and~~ I ~~want to participate~~ at HF?==		==Can I export all Convos at once like PMs?==
	~~If your account closure~~ is ~~from inactivity you~~ can safely rejoin HF. However you should confirm with staff via the contact form that indeed your previous account was closed from inactivity. If before your closure you wer banned it's likely we've closed your account for other reasons.		Currently, that is not supported. You can only export one by one.

	==Can you delete an account so I can get the username?==		==Can you delete an account so I can get the username?==
	~~Hell no. Don~~'t even ask. If it's a zero post member you can wait till the account is pruned but don't ask us to delete an individual account for you. Even if it has one post from 2 years ago and they've never returned we will not delete the account just so you can have a username.		No, don't even ask. If it's a zero post member you can wait till the account is pruned but don't ask us to delete an individual account for you. Even if it has one post from 2 years ago and they've never returned we will not delete the account just so you can have a username.

			==My Bytes were deleted, where did they go?==
			The Bytes for a member are set to 0 if there is one year of account inactivity. They can't be recovered.

	==What else do you prune?==		==What else do you prune?==
	Well we've covered PMs, posts, and members. There isn't anything else that's not MyBB standard like clearing out the search terms daily or the other things that do not affect your account.		Well we've covered PMs, posts, Bytes, convo messages and members. There isn't anything else that's not MyBB standard like clearing out the search terms daily or the other things that do not affect your account.

	==My account is "closed". What happened?==		==My account is "closed". What happened?==
	~~Regular member~~ accounts ~~(not upgraded)~~ that have not been logged into for 6 months or more are subject to being closed. The account will no longer function. We will not recover these accounts. We do this to protect old inactive accounts from being stolen then used inappropriately by someone else. If you wish to rejoin HF you can may do so as long as you were not intentionally banned from HF due to a violation.		Member accounts that have not been logged into for 6 months or more are subject to being closed. The account will no longer function. We will not recover these accounts. We do this to protect old inactive accounts from being stolen then used inappropriately by someone else. If you wish to rejoin HF you can may do so as long as you were not intentionally banned from HF due to a violation. You will need to use a different username and email.

	==Can you alter, delete, or prune my username history?==		==Can you alter, delete, or prune my username history?==
	Sorry but no. We do not alter ~~members~~ username history. In the rare case you just accidentally entered your password instead contact Omniscient for removal but also immediately change your password and username.		Sorry but no. We do not alter a member's username history. It currently displays the previous 6 months to all users except Admins and Staff who can view the full history of username changes. In the rare case you just accidentally entered your password instead contact Omniscient for removal but also immediately change your password and username.

			==Can I get my account closed or deleted?==
			Upon request we can close your account. We will first review the account to ensure you are the original account owner. If we decide to close the account it's permanent and you will not be allowed to return. We do not delete accounts once posts are made. We will not delete an accounts threads, posts, or PMs but over time these might eventually be pruned.

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

D3xus at 14:15, 22 July 2015

2015-07-22T14:15:10Z

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	[http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=export http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=export]		[http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=export http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=export]

	==Do you prune members?==]		==Do you prune members?==
	We do. We delete members that have not activated their accounts fairly often. We also delete 0 post members older than 2 months. So most of our member base is actually posting members.		We do. We delete members that have not activated their accounts fairly often. We also delete 0 post members older than 2 months. So most of our member base is actually posting members.

D3xus at 14:14, 22 July 2015

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	Accounts are closed to prevent old accounts being stolen or sold then used to abuse the community.		Accounts are closed to prevent old accounts being stolen or sold then used to abuse the community.

	===What if my account is closed from being inactive and I want to participate at HF?===		==What if my account is closed from being inactive and I want to participate at HF?==
	If your account closure is from inactivity you can safely rejoin HF. However you should confirm with staff via the contact form that indeed your previous account was closed from inactivity. If before your closure you wer banned it's likely we've closed your account for other reasons.		If your account closure is from inactivity you can safely rejoin HF. However you should confirm with staff via the contact form that indeed your previous account was closed from inactivity. If before your closure you wer banned it's likely we've closed your account for other reasons.

D3xus at 14:14, 22 July 2015

2015-07-22T14:14:34Z

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	==Why do you prune data on the site?==		==Why do you prune data on the site?==
			We do this to keep our database as efficient as possible. The smaller our database the better the site runs. It's a necessary evil.

	~~We do this to keep our database as efficient as possible. The smaller our database the better the site runs. It's a necessary evil.~~
	==Are posts pruned after a certain time?==		==Are posts pruned after a certain time?==
	No they are not. The only posts that are on occasion pruned are the ones in the Junk section which are removed from member view. However this is not very often and we often have hundreds of thousands of posts in our Junk.		No they are not. The only posts that are on occasion pruned are the ones in the Junk section which are removed from member view. However this is not very often and we often have hundreds of thousands of posts in our Junk.

	==My post count just dramatically fell. What happened?==		==My post count just dramatically fell. What happened?==
			Most likely we just deleted a lot of threads in Junk and did a post recount. If you noticed your post count drop it's likely you're a post whore. Try to get a life and care less about your stats.

	~~Most likely we just deleted a lot of threads in Junk and did a post recount. If you noticed your post count drop it's likely you're a post whore. Try to get a life and care less about your stats.~~
	==Are PMs pruned?==		==Are PMs pruned?==

	Yes they are. Our current policy is this:		Yes they are. Our current policy is this:

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	''Ub3r Members:'' PMs older than 1 year		''Ub3r Members:'' PMs older than 1 year

	==Can I save my PMs before they get pruned?==		==Can I save my PMs before they get pruned?==
			We don't usually announce prunes of PMs. You can do PM exports on your own at any time via the usercp. Once you export we ask that you prune on your own to help alleviate space.

	~~We don't usually announce prunes of PMs. You can do PM exports on your own at any time via the usercp. Once you export we ask that you prune on your own to help alleviate space.~~
	==Where do I empty my PMs?==		==Where do I empty my PMs?==
			[http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=empty http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=empty]

	~~http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=empty~~
	==How do I export my PMs?==		==How do I export my PMs?==
			[http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=export http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=export]

	~~http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=export~~		==Do you prune members?==]
	==Do you prune members?==		We do. We delete members that have not activated their accounts fairly often. We also delete 0 post members older than 2 months. So most of our member base is actually posting members.

	~~We do. We delete members that have not activated their accounts fairly often. We also delete 0 post members older than 2 months. So most of our member base is actually posting members.~~
	==What if I don't login for a long time?==		==What if I don't login for a long time?==
			If you're inactive your account is subject to being closed. If you've made posts the account will not be deleted. If you're not upgraded into L33t or Ub3r the account will not be recovered for any reason. Upgraded accounts can be reopened only under certain circumstances and with diligent evidence the account is yours. We expect 100% matching IPs, emails, and upgrade order information. Regular member accounts can be closed after 6 months inactivity. Inactive L33t and Ub3r are subject to closure after one year. The activity is based on account login. You are not required to post.

	If you're inactive your account is subject to being closed. If you've made posts the account will not be deleted. If you're not upgraded into L33t or Ub3r the account will not be recovered for any reason. Upgraded accounts can be reopened only under certain circumstances and with diligent evidence the account is yours. We expect 100% matching IPs, emails, and upgrade order information. Regular member accounts can be closed after 6 months inactivity. Inactive L33t and Ub3r are subject to closure after one year. The activity is based on account login. You are not required to post.
	==Why do you close accounts?==		==Why do you close accounts?==
			Accounts are closed to prevent old accounts being stolen or sold then used to abuse the community.

	~~Accounts are closed to prevent old accounts being stolen or sold then used to abuse the community.~~		===What if my account is closed from being inactive and I want to participate at HF?===
	What if my account is closed from being inactive and I want to participate at HF?		If your account closure is from inactivity you can safely rejoin HF. However you should confirm with staff via the contact form that indeed your previous account was closed from inactivity. If before your closure you wer banned it's likely we've closed your account for other reasons.

	If your account closure is from inactivity you can safely rejoin HF. However you should confirm with staff via the contact form that indeed your previous account was closed from inactivity. If before your closure you were banned it's likely we've closed your account for other reasons.
	==Can you delete an account so I can get the username?==		==Can you delete an account so I can get the username?==
			Hell no. Don't even ask. If it's a zero post member you can wait till the account is pruned but don't ask us to delete an individual account for you. Even if it has one post from 2 years ago and they've never returned we will not delete the account just so you can have a username.

	Hell no. Don't even ask. If it's a zero post member you can wait till the account is pruned but don't ask us to delete an individual account for you. Even if it has one post from 2 years ago and they've never returned we will not delete the account just so you can have a username.
	==What else do you prune?==		==What else do you prune?==
			Well we've covered PMs, posts, and members. There isn't anything else that's not MyBB standard like clearing out the search terms daily or the other things that do not affect your account.

	~~Well we've covered PMs, posts, and members. There isn't anything else that's not MyBB standard like clearing out the search terms daily or the other things that do not affect your account.~~
	==My account is "closed". What happened?==		==My account is "closed". What happened?==
			Regular member accounts (not upgraded) that have not been logged into for 6 months or more are subject to being closed. The account will no longer function. We will not recover these accounts. We do this to protect old inactive accounts from being stolen then used inappropriately by someone else. If you wish to rejoin HF you can may do so as long as you were not intentionally banned from HF due to a violation.

	Regular member accounts (not upgraded) that have not been logged into for 6 months or more are subject to being closed. The account will no longer function. We will not recover these accounts. We do this to protect old inactive accounts from being stolen then used inappropriately by someone else. If you wish to rejoin HF you can may do so as long as you were not intentionally banned from HF due to a violation.
	==Can you alter, delete, or prune my username history?==		==Can you alter, delete, or prune my username history?==

	Sorry but no. We do not alter members username history. In the rare case you just accidentally entered your password instead contact Omniscient for removal but also immediately change your password and username.		Sorry but no. We do not alter members username history. In the rare case you just accidentally entered your password instead contact Omniscient for removal but also immediately change your password and username.

	[[Category:~~HelpDocument~~]]		[[Category:Help Documents]]]

Viral Dragon at 14:52, 18 March 2015

2015-03-18T14:52:18Z

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Why do you prune data on the site?

We do this to keep our database as efficient as possible. The smaller our database the better the site runs. It's a necessary evil.
Are posts pruned after a certain time?

No they are not. The only posts that are on occasion pruned are the ones in the Junk section which are removed from member view. However this is not very often and we often have hundreds of thousands of posts in our Junk.
My post count just dramatically fell. What happened?

Most likely we just deleted a lot of threads in Junk and did a post recount. If you noticed your post count drop it's likely you're a post whore. Try to get a life and care less about your stats.
Are PMs pruned?

Yes they are. Our current policy is this:

Regular Members: PMs older than 2 months

L33t Members: PMs older than 6 months

Ub3r Members: PMs older than 1 year
Can I save my PMs before they get pruned?

We don't usually announce prunes of PMs. You can do PM exports on your own at any time via the usercp. Once you export we ask that you prune on your own to help alleviate space.
Where do I empty my PMs?

http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=empty
How do I export my PMs?

http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=export
Do you prune members?

We do. We delete members that have not activated their accounts fairly often. We also delete 0 post members older than 2 months. So most of our member base is actually posting members.
What if I don't login for a long time?

If you're inactive your account is subject to being closed. If you've made posts the account will not be deleted. If you're not upgraded into L33t or Ub3r the account will not be recovered for any reason. Upgraded accounts can be reopened only under certain circumstances and with diligent evidence the account is yours. We expect 100% matching IPs, emails, and upgrade order information. Regular member accounts can be closed after 6 months inactivity. Inactive L33t and Ub3r are subject to closure after one year. The activity is based on account login. You are not required to post.
Why do you close accounts?

Accounts are closed to prevent old accounts being stolen or sold then used to abuse the community.
What if my account is closed from being inactive and I want to participate at HF?

If your account closure is from inactivity you can safely rejoin HF. However you should confirm with staff via the contact form that indeed your previous account was closed from inactivity. If before your closure you were banned it's likely we've closed your account for other reasons.
Can you delete an account so I can get the username?

Hell no. Don't even ask. If it's a zero post member you can wait till the account is pruned but don't ask us to delete an individual account for you. Even if it has one post from 2 years ago and they've never returned we will not delete the account just so you can have a username.
What else do you prune?

Well we've covered PMs, posts, and members. There isn't anything else that's not MyBB standard like clearing out the search terms daily or the other things that do not affect your account.
My account is "closed". What happened?

Regular member accounts (not upgraded) that have not been logged into for 6 months or more are subject to being closed. The account will no longer function. We will not recover these accounts. We do this to protect old inactive accounts from being stolen then used inappropriately by someone else. If you wish to rejoin HF you can may do so as long as you were not intentionally banned from HF due to a violation.
Can you alter, delete, or prune my username history?

Sorry but no. We do not alter members username history. In the rare case you just accidentally entered your password instead contact Omniscient for removal but also immediately change your password and username.

[[Category:HelpDocument]]

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	Why do you prune data on the site?		==Why do you prune data on the site?==

	We do this to keep our database as efficient as possible. The smaller our database the better the site runs. It's a necessary evil.		We do this to keep our database as efficient as possible. The smaller our database the better the site runs. It's a necessary evil.
	Are posts pruned after a certain time?		==Are posts pruned after a certain time?==

	No they are not. The only posts that are on occasion pruned are the ones in the Junk section which are removed from member view. However this is not very often and we often have hundreds of thousands of posts in our Junk.		No they are not. The only posts that are on occasion pruned are the ones in the Junk section which are removed from member view. However this is not very often and we often have hundreds of thousands of posts in our Junk.
	My post count just dramatically fell. What happened?		==My post count just dramatically fell. What happened?==

	Most likely we just deleted a lot of threads in Junk and did a post recount. If you noticed your post count drop it's likely you're a post whore. Try to get a life and care less about your stats.		Most likely we just deleted a lot of threads in Junk and did a post recount. If you noticed your post count drop it's likely you're a post whore. Try to get a life and care less about your stats.
	Are PMs pruned?		==Are PMs pruned?==

	Yes they are. Our current policy is this:		Yes they are. Our current policy is this:

	Regular Members: PMs older than 2 months		''Regular Members:'' PMs older than 2 months

	L33t Members: PMs older than 6 months		''L33t Members:'' PMs older than 6 months

	Ub3r Members: PMs older than 1 year		''Ub3r Members:'' PMs older than 1 year
	Can I save my PMs before they get pruned?		==Can I save my PMs before they get pruned?==

	We don't usually announce prunes of PMs. You can do PM exports on your own at any time via the usercp. Once you export we ask that you prune on your own to help alleviate space.		We don't usually announce prunes of PMs. You can do PM exports on your own at any time via the usercp. Once you export we ask that you prune on your own to help alleviate space.
	Where do I empty my PMs?		==Where do I empty my PMs?==

	http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=empty		http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=empty
	How do I export my PMs?		==How do I export my PMs?==

	http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=export		http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=export
	Do you prune members?		==Do you prune members?==

	We do. We delete members that have not activated their accounts fairly often. We also delete 0 post members older than 2 months. So most of our member base is actually posting members.		We do. We delete members that have not activated their accounts fairly often. We also delete 0 post members older than 2 months. So most of our member base is actually posting members.
	What if I don't login for a long time?		==What if I don't login for a long time?==

	If you're inactive your account is subject to being closed. If you've made posts the account will not be deleted. If you're not upgraded into L33t or Ub3r the account will not be recovered for any reason. Upgraded accounts can be reopened only under certain circumstances and with diligent evidence the account is yours. We expect 100% matching IPs, emails, and upgrade order information. Regular member accounts can be closed after 6 months inactivity. Inactive L33t and Ub3r are subject to closure after one year. The activity is based on account login. You are not required to post.		If you're inactive your account is subject to being closed. If you've made posts the account will not be deleted. If you're not upgraded into L33t or Ub3r the account will not be recovered for any reason. Upgraded accounts can be reopened only under certain circumstances and with diligent evidence the account is yours. We expect 100% matching IPs, emails, and upgrade order information. Regular member accounts can be closed after 6 months inactivity. Inactive L33t and Ub3r are subject to closure after one year. The activity is based on account login. You are not required to post.
	Why do you close accounts?		==Why do you close accounts?==

	Accounts are closed to prevent old accounts being stolen or sold then used to abuse the community.		Accounts are closed to prevent old accounts being stolen or sold then used to abuse the community.
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	If your account closure is from inactivity you can safely rejoin HF. However you should confirm with staff via the contact form that indeed your previous account was closed from inactivity. If before your closure you were banned it's likely we've closed your account for other reasons.		If your account closure is from inactivity you can safely rejoin HF. However you should confirm with staff via the contact form that indeed your previous account was closed from inactivity. If before your closure you were banned it's likely we've closed your account for other reasons.
	Can you delete an account so I can get the username?		==Can you delete an account so I can get the username?==

	Hell no. Don't even ask. If it's a zero post member you can wait till the account is pruned but don't ask us to delete an individual account for you. Even if it has one post from 2 years ago and they've never returned we will not delete the account just so you can have a username.		Hell no. Don't even ask. If it's a zero post member you can wait till the account is pruned but don't ask us to delete an individual account for you. Even if it has one post from 2 years ago and they've never returned we will not delete the account just so you can have a username.
	What else do you prune?		==What else do you prune?==

	Well we've covered PMs, posts, and members. There isn't anything else that's not MyBB standard like clearing out the search terms daily or the other things that do not affect your account.		Well we've covered PMs, posts, and members. There isn't anything else that's not MyBB standard like clearing out the search terms daily or the other things that do not affect your account.
	My account is "closed". What happened?		==My account is "closed". What happened?==

	Regular member accounts (not upgraded) that have not been logged into for 6 months or more are subject to being closed. The account will no longer function. We will not recover these accounts. We do this to protect old inactive accounts from being stolen then used inappropriately by someone else. If you wish to rejoin HF you can may do so as long as you were not intentionally banned from HF due to a violation.		Regular member accounts (not upgraded) that have not been logged into for 6 months or more are subject to being closed. The account will no longer function. We will not recover these accounts. We do this to protect old inactive accounts from being stolen then used inappropriately by someone else. If you wish to rejoin HF you can may do so as long as you were not intentionally banned from HF due to a violation.
	Can you alter, delete, or prune my username history?		==Can you alter, delete, or prune my username history?==

	Sorry but no. We do not alter members username history. In the rare case you just accidentally entered your password instead contact Omniscient for removal but also immediately change your password and username.		Sorry but no. We do not alter members username history. In the rare case you just accidentally entered your password instead contact Omniscient for removal but also immediately change your password and username.

	[[Category:HelpDocument]]		[[Category:HelpDocument]]