Groups
What are Groups?
There are four forms of groups on Hack Forums. Namely, there are usergroups, upgrade groups, staff, and site groups. These groups consist of multiple members and often times a leader, or several leaders. There are different ways to get into various groups, and it specifically depends on the group.
Custom Usergroups
These are usergroups which members purchased from Hack Forums. They are member owned, and have one or more leaders. These usergroups come with their own sub-forum as well as a userbar. These sub-forums have one moderator, usually the sole owner of the group. Groups such as these each have their own purpose determined by the leaders. These groups are no longer for purchase from Hack Forums, though owners may sell their own group to another. There is a $250.00 ownership transfer fee. Groups can be deleted at the discretion of the administration, and the spot that their group occupied on the forum may be sold to the highest bidder.
These groups admit members based entirely on their own accord. Some groups may post a recruitment thread in which they require users to submit some form of work, while others only invite users they hand select. These groups are not affiliated with Hack Forums, but rather reside here. Only the leaders may choose who are members of the group.
To see a full list of the custom usergroups check For more detailed information on each group, see this thread.
Paid Groups
There are currently two groups which members are able to donate to get into. To find out more, view this Help Document.
Site Groups
These groups, namely MRT and the HF Writers, are groups created by Omniscient, but led by members which service Hack Forums. Each group has their own sub-forum and userbar. These groups only accept members who are of Ub3r status. To get into these groups, you must either be invited or apply via a recruitment thread.
Here is a brief description of each group:
- Writ3rs - The Writers are divided up into three different sections. The group has two different teams, each in charge of doing something different.
The first part of the HF Writers is HF News Team. Each week, there is a news edition posted which details things that have gone on around Hack Forums. The publication includes trending topics on things such as technology, world news and the music industry. To see the News, go here. The second part of the HF Writers is the Wiki Team. They are in charge of creating a Wiki site to be implemented into Hack Forums. It is a living history of Hack Forums that is not yet released.
Staff and Administration Group
This group consists of two sub-groups: Staff and Admin. Both of these are invite only. For more, view this Help Document.
Mentors - This group is comprised of hand-picked members by Omniscient. They moderate various sections but are not Staff and should not act or be treated as such. They cannot see reports.
Staff - This group deals with all of the reports on Hack Forums and enforces the rules. They are members who are deemed trusted enough to moderate all of Hack Forums. Members can turn to these members for help with regards to the site.
Admins - Administrators of Hack Forums each have their own specific role.
- Omniscient- He runs Hack Forums. He is the sole owner of the site. He is the only one who handles upgrades, donations, and stickies. He has final word on everything here.
- Xch4ng3- Xch4ng3 is in charge of ban evaders, people who have sold their account, and people with multiple accounts.
- Factor8™- He is in charge of lost and stolen accounts.
History of Groups
To see a history of previous groups as well as their descriptions check this thread.
