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

	[[File:Bitcoinage (Award).png\|link=Bitcoinage]] [[Bitcoinage]] 1 BTC		[[File:Bitcoinage (Award).png\|link=Bitcoinage]] [[Bitcoinage]] $250 BTC

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

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	==How long after I pay before I get the award?==		==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 Paypal it's within minutes, unless you use an echeck (requiring 3-5 days to clear)~~. 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.		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?==		==Can I change the display order?==

Premortal at 06:01, 22 November 2015

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

	[[File:OMC (Award).png\|link=OMC]] [[OMC]] ~~$25 in OMC~~		[[File:OMC (Award).png\|link=OMC]] [[OMC]] This award is no longer available.

	[[File:Bitcoinage (Award).png\|link=Bitcoinage]] [[Bitcoinage]] 1 BTC		[[File:Bitcoinage (Award).png\|link=Bitcoinage]] [[Bitcoinage]] 1 BTC

Premortal at 05:58, 22 November 2015

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	==How do I get the donation awards?==		==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. So 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].		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.		Here is a simple breakdown.

Premortal at 05:46, 22 November 2015

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Premortal at 05:33, 22 November 2015

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	==How do I get the donation awards?==		==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. So to get Emerald and Rich Bitch you need to donate at least $70 in a single donation. We do not accumulate ~~small donations toward~~ awards. The Grand Amethyst is a $1000 one-time donation. You can [http://www.hackforums.net/buyawards.php Buy Awards here].		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. So 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.		Here is a simple breakdown.
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	==Do member upgrades and sticky purchases count toward donation awards?==		==Do member upgrades and sticky purchases count toward donation awards?==
	No they do not. Donation awards are ~~strictly for pure donations~~.		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?==		==Do you accept Bitcoin for other donation awards besides Bitcoinage?==
	Yes. ~~We have begun accepting~~ Bitcoin 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 convert ~~correctly~~ the price of ~~the cryptocoin you choose~~ to USD.		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?==		==What are Bitcoin, Doge, Omnicoin, and Dash?==
	These are all crypto currencies. ~~If you need further help~~ in ~~using them please refer to~~ our [[Crypto Currency]] forum.		These are all crypto currencies. Further information involving crypto currencies can be found in our [[Crypto Currency]] forum.

	==What is the Gift award?==		==What is the Gift award?==
	The Gift award ~~Gift Award~~ is ~~the best~~ award ~~to buy~~ for another member. You ~~can buy~~ it ~~also~~ for yourself ~~just in case~~ you ~~don't~~ have ~~any~~ 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 is $25.		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?==		==What is the Brony award?==

Premortal at 05:28, 22 November 2015

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	==How do I get a non-donation award?==		==How do I get a non-donation award?==
	Awards are ~~given out at~~ 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 ~~is rather difficult as it should be~~.		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?==		==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 it. Do not make a new thread for that purpose.		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?==		==What are awards for?==
	Awards are simply a way for admins to ~~show recognition to~~ a member. 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.		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?==		==How do I get the donation awards?==
	~~We have~~ multiple awards ~~you~~ can ~~obtain~~ 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. So to get Emerald and Rich Bitch you need to donate at least $70 in a single donation. We do not accumulate small donations toward awards. The Grand Amethyst is a $1000 one-time donation. You can [http://www.hackforums.net/buyawards.php Buy Awards here].		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. So to get Emerald and Rich Bitch you need to donate at least $70 in a single donation. We do not accumulate small donations toward 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.		Here is a simple breakdown.

Premortal at 05:23, 22 November 2015

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

D3xus at 15:25, 22 July 2015

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Viral Dragon at 16:08, 18 March 2015

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	Hack Forums has a custom plugin made by Omniscient which allows users to obtain awards, well more specifically they are given out.		Hack Forums has a custom plugin made by Omniscient which allows users to obtain awards, well more specifically they are given out.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Getting Awards~~</pre>'''~~		==Getting Awards==
	All awards are given out by Omniscient only. He is the only person who can give out awards on Hack Forums. [b]Do not private message him regarding any award, unless it is a donation award.[/b] Do not ask any other administrator or staff member about them either. If Omniscient wishes to give a user an award, he will. At times there will be a recommendation thread created by Omniscient within the [~~http://www.hackforums.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=2 ''~~Rules, Announcements, News and Feedback''] section of Hack Forums where you can recommend yourself or someone else for an award. Besides these rare conditions, threads and posts should not be made with respect to obtaining awards.		All awards are given out by Omniscient only. He is the only person who can give out awards on Hack Forums. [b]Do not private message him regarding any award, unless it is a donation award.[/b] Do not ask any other administrator or staff member about them either. If Omniscient wishes to give a user an award, he will. At times there will be a recommendation thread created by Omniscient within the [[Rules, Announcements, News and Feedback]] section of Hack Forums where you can recommend yourself or someone else for an award. Besides these rare conditions, threads and posts should not be made with respect to obtaining awards.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Nomination Threads~~</pre>'''~~		==Nomination Threads==
	As previously said, the only time users may post recommendations is when Omniscient or another administrator creates a thread regarding it. Members are not to private message suggestions or post their own threads.		As previously said, the only time users may post recommendations is when Omniscient or another administrator creates a thread regarding it. Members are not to private message suggestions or post their own threads.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~The Purpose of Awards~~</pre>'''~~		==The Purpose of Awards==
	Awards carry their own specific meaning and sentiment, and are given out by Omniscient to give recognition to a user, whether it be good, bad or neutral. To view the reason why an award was gifted, you can view their awards by clicking "''Details''" in the awards portion of their profile. You can view the overall sentiment of each award can be viewed [http://www.hackforums.net/myawards.php here].		Awards carry their own specific meaning and sentiment, and are given out by Omniscient to give recognition to a user, whether it be good, bad or neutral. To view the reason why an award was gifted, you can view their awards by clicking "Details" in the awards portion of their profile. You can view the overall sentiment of each award can be viewed [http://www.hackforums.net/myawards.php here].

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Donation Awards~~</pre>'''~~		==Donation Awards==
	Hack Forums gives out awards to people who support the site. If you wish to donate money, you can receive awards. There are four current awards available which you can donate to achieve. Upgrades and paid stickies do not count towards any of the below awards.		Hack Forums gives out awards to people who support the site. If you wish to donate money, you can receive awards. There are four current awards available which you can donate to achieve. Upgrades and paid stickies do not count towards any of the below awards.

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	To donate, you need to private message [http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=send&uid=1 Omniscient] for the link. He will give you further instructions.		To donate, you need to private message [http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=send&uid=1 Omniscient] for the link. He will give you further instructions.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Other Payments~~</pre>'''~~		==Other Payments==
	Things such as paid stickies, giveaways to other members, upgrading other members, and other paid things do not count toward your donation total. This also includes the paid Brony award.		Things such as paid stickies, giveaways to other members, upgrading other members, and other paid things do not count toward your donation total. This also includes the paid Brony award.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~How to Donate or Pay~~</pre>'''~~		==How to Donate or Pay==
	You simply private message [http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=send&uid=1 Omniscient].		You simply private message [http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=send&uid=1 Omniscient].

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Using Bitcoin for Other Awards~~</pre>'''~~		==Using Bitcoin for Other Awards==
	We have begun accepting Bitcoin for donation awards. Donations must be made through our BTC processor at the current BTC valuation. If 1 BTC = $120.00 USD then you must donate .418 BTC for the Rich Bitch ($50.00+) award. However be aware that BTC donations do not count toward the Master Donator award unless you make a single BTC donation that brings you over the full $500 amount. Reason being that it's difficult to track donation amounts given the constant fluctuation of the currency.		We have begun accepting Bitcoin for donation awards. Donations must be made through our BTC processor at the current BTC valuation. If 1 BTC = $120.00 USD then you must donate .418 BTC for the Rich Bitch ($50.00+) award. However be aware that BTC donations do not count toward the Master Donator award unless you make a single BTC donation that brings you over the full $500 amount. Reason being that it's difficult to track donation amounts given the constant fluctuation of the currency.

	To donate using Bitcoin use this webpage Hack Forums has set up [http://net.witza.com/bitcoin.php ~~'''''~~here~~'''''~~]. If you need more help seek the [http://www.hackforums.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=277 ''Crytpo Currency''] forum on Hack Forums.		To donate using Bitcoin use this webpage Hack Forums has set up [http://net.witza.com/bitcoin.php here]. If you need more help seek the [http://www.hackforums.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=277 Crytpo Currency] forum on Hack Forums.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Gift, Brony, and 24k Awards~~</pre>'''~~		==Gift, Brony, and 24k Awards==
	*[[File:gift.png\|left\|32px\|link=http://x.hackforums.net/uploads/awards/gift.png]] - The Gift award is the only award members are allowed to give to each other. As the name implies, it is a gift to someone else. If you truly don't have any friends you can give it to yourself. The award descriptions are either "You bought yourself a gift" or "A gift from MEMBER", where MEMBER is the person who donated. This does not count towards the Master Donator award. Members may give as many Gift awards as they want, but it will only be awarded to a member once.		*[[File:gift.png\|left\|32px\|link=http://x.hackforums.net/uploads/awards/gift.png]] - The Gift award is the only award members are allowed to give to each other. As the name implies, it is a gift to someone else. If you truly don't have any friends you can give it to yourself. The award descriptions are either "You bought yourself a gift" or "A gift from MEMBER", where MEMBER is the person who donated. This does not count towards the Master Donator award. Members may give as many Gift awards as they want, but it will only be awarded to a member once.

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	*[[File:24k.png\|left\|32px\|link=http://x.hackforums.net/uploads/awards/24k.png]] - This award is not acquired via donating; it is given to any member with more than 24,000 posts. This is the only award with set requirements other than donation and paid awards. If a member with the award goes below 24,000 posts due to pruning, they will lose the award.		*[[File:24k.png\|left\|32px\|link=http://x.hackforums.net/uploads/awards/24k.png]] - This award is not acquired via donating; it is given to any member with more than 24,000 posts. This is the only award with set requirements other than donation and paid awards. If a member with the award goes below 24,000 posts due to pruning, they will lose the award.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~The Order of Awards~~</pre>'''~~		==The Order of Awards==
	The order of which the awards appear on your profile is currently unchangeable. However you can have most awards removed, with the exception of things such as Sapphire of Ub3r. Private message [http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=send&uid=1 Omniscient] to have an award moved.		The order of which the awards appear on your profile is currently unchangeable. However you can have most awards removed, with the exception of things such as Sapphire of Ub3r. Private message [http://www.hackforums.net/private.php?action=send&uid=1 Omniscient] to have an award moved.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~I Meet a Description of An Award~~</pre>'''~~		==I Meet a Description of An Award==
	Members may meet the meaning of an award, but this does not ensure they will receive it. No one is entitled to any award besides the ones they donated for, or in the case of Brony paid for.		Members may meet the meaning of an award, but this does not ensure they will receive it. No one is entitled to any award besides the ones they donated for, or in the case of Brony paid for.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~How to Get An Award~~</pre>'''~~		==How to Get An Award==
	There is nothing members can do specifically to prove they deserve an award. They should not ask what they can do either. Even if other members have done something, you doing the same will not entitle you to an award.		There is nothing members can do specifically to prove they deserve an award. They should not ask what they can do either. Even if other members have done something, you doing the same will not entitle you to an award.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Nominations for Awards~~</pre>'''~~		==Nominations for Awards==
	Other than within an official nomination thread, Hack Forums does not care who you think deserves an award. Do not create threads or send private messages with respect to nominations for awards.		Other than within an official nomination thread, Hack Forums does not care who you think deserves an award. Do not create threads or send private messages with respect to nominations for awards.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~No Response~~</pre>'''~~		==No Response==
	Admins and Staff often won't respond to private messages about awards, unless they are asking where or how to donate. Members should not waste their time. You won't get a response.		Admins and Staff often won't respond to private messages about awards, unless they are asking where or how to donate. Members should not waste their time. You won't get a response.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~The Toughness of Achieving Awards~~</pre>'''~~		==The Toughness of Achieving Awards==
	Awards are intentionally hard to get. If everyone had them, they would have no meaning. Omniscient gives out awards with great discretion, so don't expect them to just be handed out.		Awards are intentionally hard to get. If everyone had them, they would have no meaning. Omniscient gives out awards with great discretion, so don't expect them to just be handed out.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Paid Awards~~</pre>'''~~		==Paid Awards==
	Some times when members are large donators, Hack Forums likes to show appreciation by giving the user other awards. We do not sell awards per se, with the exception of the Brony award.		Some times when members are large donators, Hack Forums likes to show appreciation by giving the user other awards. We do not sell awards per se, with the exception of the Brony award.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Suggesting Awards~~</pre>'''~~		==Suggesting Awards==
	Hack Forums does not take award suggestions. Awards are implemented at the will of Omniscient. Do not private message Staff suggesting to add any awards. Awards will be added when seen fit.		Hack Forums does not take award suggestions. Awards are implemented at the will of Omniscient. Do not private message Staff suggesting to add any awards. Awards will be added when seen fit.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Other People Donating for Others~~</pre>'''~~		==Other People Donating for Others==
	The only award that is allowed to be Gifted is the Bitcoinage award, the Litecoinage aware, and Gift award, due to the fact that they are non-reversible, and do not count toward the Master Donator award.		The only award that is allowed to be Gifted is the Bitcoinage award, the Litecoinage aware, and Gift award, due to the fact that they are non-reversible, and do not count toward the Master Donator award.

	~~'''<pre style~~=~~"#1E90FF">~~Getting the MyAwards plugin~~</pre>'''~~		==Getting the MyAwards plugin==
	This is a paid plugin, created by Omniscient. To get this plugin as well as many other upgrade on Omniscient's other site, [http://www.mybbcentral.com ''MyBB Central''].		This is a paid plugin, created by Omniscient. To get this plugin as well as many other upgrade on Omniscient's other site, [http://www.mybbcentral.com MyBB Central].

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

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	[[File:Bitcoinage (Award).png\|link=Bitcoinage]] [[Bitcoinage]] 1 BTC		[[File:Bitcoinage (Award).png\|link=Bitcoinage]] [[Bitcoinage]] $250 BTC

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

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	[[File:OMC (Award).png\|link=OMC]] [[OMC]] ~~$25 in OMC~~		[[File:OMC (Award).png\|link=OMC]] [[OMC]] This award is no longer available.

	[[File:Bitcoinage (Award).png\|link=Bitcoinage]] [[Bitcoinage]] 1 BTC		[[File:Bitcoinage (Award).png\|link=Bitcoinage]] [[Bitcoinage]] 1 BTC

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	==What is the Brony award?==		==What is the Brony award?==
	The Brony award ~~Brony Award~~ is that "damned if you do" type of award. Be aware that I will very likely criticize you ~~negatively~~ when granting the award ~~in the actual description~~. ~~So expect~~ to be roasted if you ~~do buy~~ the Brony award which is $100.		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?==		==What is the Legalize It award?==
	The Legalize It award ~~Legalize It~~ 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, ~~we at~~ HF ~~feel~~ this award is ~~inline~~ 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].		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?==		==How long after I pay before I get the award?==
	It's nearly instant ~~depending on your payment method~~. If you use Paypal it's within minutes unless you use an echeck (3-5 days to clear). If you use a crypto currency (BTC,OMC,DOGE,DASH) you have to wait for confirmations which can take a few minutes up 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.		It depends on your payment method, but in most cases it's nearly instant. If you use Paypal it's within minutes, unless you use an echeck (requiring 3-5 days to clear). 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?==		==Can I change the display order?==
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	==I want to know how to get a specific award.==		==I want to know how to get a specific award.==
	~~We do not assist members in gaining~~ awards. ~~No descriptions will be~~ given ~~beyond those on~~ the ~~help docs and in the awards description~~.		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.==		==Another member has an award that I want. They said they got it by doing X.==
	~~How another~~ member ~~obtained an award should~~ not ~~be your concern and it's not a path~~ for you ~~to gain the same award~~. Awards are given out solely at the discretion of ~~admins~~.		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?==		==I think another member deserves an award. Can I nominate them?==
	No. ~~We don't care about who you think deserves an award~~.		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.==		==I sent a PM to an admin about an award. They never responded.==
	Admins are busy. ~~You weren't supposed to send a PM~~ about ~~an award anyways~~. Admins often completely ignore award requests ~~without a response~~. Don't expect the award or a response.		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.==		==Awards seem really hard to get but I see some members with a lot of them.==
	~~Awards~~ are ~~hard to get. It's intentional. We don't just hand out awards to everyone asking for one, who believe they deserve it. Otherwise everyone would have 10~~ awards~~. That's ridiculous~~.		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?==		==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. ~~We don~~'t ~~sell awards~~ per se.		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?==		==Can I suggest a new award?==
	No. Awards are created by the admins only at their discretion. Suggestion for new awards are ignored. Do not PM staff or create a suggestion thread for new awards.		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?==		==Can someone else pay for my donation award?==
	Yes, they can use the order form to donate and buy an award for you. ~~Just make sure they enter~~ your UID where it's requested.		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?==		==Can I buy someone else a donation award?==
	You sure can. Just make sure ~~they enter~~ your UID where it's requested.		You sure can. Just make sure your UID is entered where it's requested.

	==I have a forum. Can I get the plugin?==		==I have a forum. Can I get the plugin?==
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	==Can I sell my award to someone else?==		==Can I sell my award to someone else?==
	Awards cannot be sold or transferred.		Awards cannot be sold or transferred unless stated otherwise by Omniscient.

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