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| GroupDesc         = Mentors is a private group created and maintained by Omniscient. The group is dedicated to aiding in the moderation of the forums.
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| Status                 = Active
| Type             = Executive
| Type                   = Executive
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| DateFounded      = September 20, 2011
| DateFounded      = January 11th, 2011
| Owner             = Omniscient
| Owner                 = Omniscient
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| Introduction     = The Mentor position on [[Hack Forums]] is one of the most notable positions on the forum, with members moderating the different sections of the forum. They are given a special userbar and abilities which other members do not have. They are a separate group from [[Staff]] and [[Administrators]], however most staff seem to be former Mentors.
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| Introduction         = The Mentor position on [[Hack Forums]] is one of the most notable positions on the forum, with members moderating the different sections of the forum. They are given a special userbar and abilities which other members do not have. They are a separate group from [[Staff]] and [[Administrators]], however, most staff seem to be former Mentors.
To be added to the Mentor user group, the member must be chosen by [[Omniscient]], with an unknown recruitment process and requirements.
All staff are honorary members of this group, as well as other members who remain helpful and steadfast on the website.


To be added to the Mentor usergroup, the member must be chosen by [[Omniscient]], with unknown requirements and processes.
| History          =The idea of the Mentor user group was conceived by [[Omniscient]] on May 6th, 2010. Using feedback from the community on the thread entitled [https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=405758 Mentor Group], Omniscient decided to take on the project and implement it as a part of [[Hack Forums]]. The group was officially founded on January 11th, 2011.


All staff are honorary members of this group, as well as other members who remain helpful and steadfast on the website.
On October 20th, 2017, [[Omniscient]] deleted the Mentors user group due to permission issues that were caused by the migration from MyBB version 1.6 to 1.8.
| History          =
 
The thread [https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5784848 Mentors Return] was an official statement from [[Omniscient]] that he was bringing back the group. It was officially reinstated on January 14th, 2018 with [[xadamxk]] being the first member added back to the group.
==Areas of Moderation==
==Areas of Moderation==
As part of the Mentors special permissions, they have special moderator permissions for many sections. The sections are as follows:
As part of the Mentors special permissions, they have special moderator permissions for many sections. The sections are as follows:
 
*Rules, Announcements, News and Feedback
*Rules, Announcements, News and Feedback
**Suggestions and Ideas
**Suggestions and Ideas
***MOTM
**HF News
**HF News
**Ub3r Support
**Wiki Talk
**Wiki Talk
*The Lounge
*The Lounge
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*Shopping Deals
*Shopping Deals
*Investment Strategies and Markets
*Investment Strategies and Markets
 
==Abilities of Mentors==
==Abilities of Mentors==
The public abilities of Mentors are as follows. There may be more which have not been disclosed by Omniscient.
The public abilities of Mentors are as follows. There may be more which have not been disclosed by Omniscient.
 
*All L33t & Ub3r features
*All L33t & Ub3r features;
*The ability to Junk threads in their moderated sections.
*Ability to give 10 reputations per day;
*The ability to Junk Split (Delete posts) in their moderated sections
*Can give +/- 5 reputation
*The ability to Copy threads in their moderated sections
*The ability to Junk threads in their moderated sections;
*The ability to Close threads in their moderated sections
*The ability to Junk Split (Delete posts) in their moderated sections;
*Can disregard the minimum 25-character requirement for posts in moderated sections
*The ability to Close threads in their moderated sections;
*Access to the Mentor Sub-forum.
*Can disregard the minimum 25-character requirement for posts in moderated sections;
*Special Userbar.
*Access to the Mentor Sub-forum; and
 
*Special Userbar
==Becoming a Mentor==
==Becoming a Mentor==
 
There is currently only one guaranteed method on becoming a mentor, which is stepping down from a Staff or Admin position. The privilege of Mentorship is earned, and appointed by Omniscient. The status of being a mentor can not be purchased.
There is currently only one guaranteed method on becoming a mentor, which is stepping down from a Staff or Admin position. The privilege of Mentorship is earned, and appointed by Omniscient. The status of being a mentor cannot be purchased.
 
Aside from that, Omniscient has stated the following about the Mentor group:
Aside from that, Omniscient has stated the following about the Mentor group:
 
<Blockquote>
<Blockquote>
Mentors are my private group. I have no other comment to make nor do I want any information about Mentors published.
Mentors are my private group. I have no other comment to make nor do I want any information about Mentors published.
</Blockquote>
</Blockquote>
| CurrentStatus    =
| CurrentStatus    = The group continues to aid Omniscient and the Staff team in moderating the forums.
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Revision as of 18:56, 17 January 2022

Mentors
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Mentors is a private group created and maintained by Omniscient. The group is dedicated to aiding in the moderation of the forums.
Status: Active
Type: Executive
Founded: January 11th, 2011
Owner: Omniscient
All Members
Positive  •  Doctor Blue  •  Tony Stark  •  INviZ  •  Novica  •  Riyu～っ☆  •  ӍeshCollider  •  Saged  •  Hexicidal  •  Mr Kewl  •  Hydra  •  Xadamxk  •  Qwazz  •  Confound  •  King of Hearts  •  Skorp  •  Makaveli The Don  •  James  •  Nachfolger  •  Proof  •  Eagle 95
Previous Members
Kewlhotrod  •  Rusty v  •  Moralitas  •  Kr4z1  •  Emylbus  •  Wolves  •  Kn1ght  •  The Rated R Superstar  •  Etheryte  •  Kutmustakurt  •  N3w 2 H@Ck1n™  •  Cobija  •  Sol Yurick  •  Tsgh Mike  •  -BoodyE-  •  Bugga  •  T3h Hack3r  •  Joey Tribbiani  •  Adampelletgun  •  Morchid  •  D3xus  •  Tester  •  Glassy  •  Skill (User)  •  VipVince  •  Judge Dredd  •  Froggy  •  Roger Waters  •  Richie  •  Robbieava  •  AsSaSs@iN  •  Chris  •  Xch4ng3  •  Genuine  •  Paradoxum  •  Diabolic  •  RDCA  •  Vazity  •  Maxim  •  Crow  •  Crystallize  •  Steve  •  Vitani  •  Charger  •  Kawaii  •  Viral Dragon  •  Starstruck
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Introduction

The Mentor position on Hack Forums is one of the most notable positions on the forum, with members moderating the different sections of the forum. They are given a special userbar and abilities which other members do not have. They are a separate group from Staff and Administrators, however, most staff seem to be former Mentors.

To be added to the Mentor user group, the member must be chosen by Omniscient, with an unknown recruitment process and requirements.

All staff are honorary members of this group, as well as other members who remain helpful and steadfast on the website.

History

The idea of the Mentor user group was conceived by Omniscient on May 6th, 2010. Using feedback from the community on the thread entitled Mentor Group, Omniscient decided to take on the project and implement it as a part of Hack Forums. The group was officially founded on January 11th, 2011.

On October 20th, 2017, Omniscient deleted the Mentors user group due to permission issues that were caused by the migration from MyBB version 1.6 to 1.8.

The thread Mentors Return was an official statement from Omniscient that he was bringing back the group. It was officially reinstated on January 14th, 2018 with xadamxk being the first member added back to the group.

Areas of Moderation

As part of the Mentors special permissions, they have special moderator permissions for many sections. The sections are as follows:

  • Rules, Announcements, News and Feedback
    • Suggestions and Ideas
    • HF News
    • Wiki Talk
  • The Lounge
    • Sports World
    • Tinychat, Join.me, Skype and Other Chat Invites
  • Personal Life
    • Innuendo
    • Education Nation
    • Pet Peeve
    • Health Wise
    • Vices
    • Bragging Rights
  • Member Contests
  • Science, Religion, Philosophy, and Politics
  • Beginner Hacking
    • E-Whoring
    • Worms, Malware, and Viruses
    • Private Investigation Methods and Anonymity
  • Website and Forum Hacking
    • SQL Injection Attacks
    • Requests for Hacking
  • Hacking Tutorials
    • Premium Hacking Tutorials
    • Free E-book Hacking Tutorials
    • Video Tutorials
  • Smartphone, Mobiles, Apps, and SDK
    • Android Operating System
      • Android Development
    • iOS and iDevices
  • Wi-Fi, WPA, WEP, Bluetooth, 4G, and LTE Wireless Hacking
  • Minecraft
    • Griefing
    • Minecraft Server Management
    • HackerCraft
  • Graphics
    • Graphic Resources
    • Graphic Battles
    • GFX Contests
  • Free Services and Giveaways
  • Monetizing Techniques
  • Crypto Currency
  • Free Money Making E-books
  • Referrals
  • Survey Says
  • CPA / PPD Make Money
  • Shopping Deals
  • Investment Strategies and Markets

Abilities of Mentors

The public abilities of Mentors are as follows. There may be more which have not been disclosed by Omniscient.

  • All L33t & Ub3r features;
  • Ability to give 10 reputations per day;
  • Can give +/- 5 reputation
  • The ability to Junk threads in their moderated sections;
  • The ability to Junk Split (Delete posts) in their moderated sections;
  • The ability to Close threads in their moderated sections;
  • Can disregard the minimum 25-character requirement for posts in moderated sections;
  • Access to the Mentor Sub-forum; and
  • Special Userbar

Becoming a Mentor

There is currently only one guaranteed method on becoming a mentor, which is stepping down from a Staff or Admin position. The privilege of Mentorship is earned, and appointed by Omniscient. The status of being a mentor cannot be purchased.

Aside from that, Omniscient has stated the following about the Mentor group:

Mentors are my private group. I have no other comment to make nor do I want any information about Mentors published.

Current Status

The group continues to aid Omniscient and the Staff team in moderating the forums.

 
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