Hack Forum News - Edition 54
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Hack Forum News - Edition 54
Welcome back to the Hack Forum News. Where we keep you up to date on the weekly events and news happening on site and around the world. If you have never heard of the Hack Forum News, don't worry, we have you covered. We are a team of members from the Hack Forums community who are journalists and writers, and we are here to keep you in the loop of the changes around the site and the events happening around the world.
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Writer - Wake
Fake AI Members By Omniscient
Hate or love AI? Now is the time to have your say, Omniscient is still looking for feedback on how AI should be if at all implemented into Hack Forums. Many users are against the idea voting "Don't bother with AI" where as some members have shown support for AI designated members such as Stanley creating threads about recent topics to create discussion. What's your opinion on AI? Go vote on the poll and have your say.
250$ Crypto Giveaway - CRACK THE SEED - V4 By 7
Crack the Seed V4 is now officially over, the seed has been cracked early leaving many of the participants confused as to how this happened so fast. Please join us in congratulating zorenx who brute forced the last 3 remaining BIP39 words and claimed the entire prize, for a thorough breakdown on how zorenx did this please check their post on the original thread. Good news this may not be the last Crack the Seed with hints from 7 claiming to have a plan to make the next rounds harder and future rounds needing additional requirements. Thank you to everyone who participated and played along, and thank you to 7 for hosting this generous event.
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Writer - Mix
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Forum Stats
Members: 5,765,739 -> 5,767,144 (+1,405)
Posts: 62,971,682 -> 62,974,200 (+2,518)
Threads: 6,327,452 -> 6,327,767 (+315)
Bytes In Circulation: β11,596,515 -> β11,461,772 (- β134,743)
Quick Loves Given: 54,116 -> 54,359 (+243)
Total Contracts: 412,165 -> 412,287 (+122)
Completed Contracts: 160,801 -> 160,843 (+42)
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Writer - Mix
Raijin Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
bebonzy09 Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
SIM-3609092 Has obtained the "Green Apple" award -
sharn Has obtained the "Genius" award -
xadamxk Has obtained the "API Dev" award -
Au Jus Demon Has obtained the "Businessman" award -
Anastasia Has obtained the "Shining Knight" award -
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Writer - Chrome
GROUPS FOR SALE AND SOLD
Succubus group is still listed for sale by SecretAchiever101
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RECENT GROUP CHANGES & EVENTS
There are no new changes reported this week.
RECRUITMENTS:
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The Brotherhood Recruitment
Pink LSZ Recruitment
Warriors Recruitment
Gamblers Recruitment
Olympians leader recruitment
The Academy Recruitment
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Writer - Oh_Well
▸ GLM 5.2 Might Be The Best Model For Vibe Coding
by JoseMar
A detailed AI tools thread covering Z.ai's GLM 5.2 and why it has been getting attention for vibe coding. JoseMar breaks down the model's huge context window, MIT license, coding focus, API pricing, local-use appeal, and where it may fit for automation, document work, and development workflows. The replies also add useful balance, with members discussing hardware limits, censorship concerns, and real testing experiences. A solid read for anyone comparing the new wave of coding models instead of just following whatever is trending.
▸ What's One Website You Use Every Single Day? (Besides HF)
by Mastercarder
A simple lounge question that turned into a quick snapshot of everyone's daily internet habits. Members mention the usual suspects like YouTube, Google, Gmail, Reddit, X, ESPN, CNBC, Pinterest, AI tools, and even other forums. It is not a complicated topic, but that is exactly why it works.
▸ What's the temperature at your place ?
by JNath
A seasonal thread that starts with JNath sharing some brutal heat and quickly turns into a mini weather check across the community. Some members are dealing with heavy summer temperatures, others are getting by with a sea breeze, and a few are somehow still sitting in cold weather while everyone else is melting.
▸ I grow weed in Los Angles CA ask me anything!
by largebed
An unusual AMA from largebed , who says he has been growing cannabis in Los Angeles for years. Members ask about laws, personal use, working in the legal industry, law enforcement, strains, taxes, and what the business side looks like. The thread has that classic HF mix of curiosity, jokes, and direct questions. Interesting mainly because it gives a casual look into a world most people only hear about from the outside.
▸ 16 Years with HF
by !!* Alone Vampire *!!
A nostalgic milestone thread from an old face celebrating 16 years on Hack Forums. OP looks back on joining the site, the friendships made over the years, and the feeling of time passing faster than expected. Replies from other members add to the old-school atmosphere, with people recognizing him, congratulating him, and sharing their own long runs on HF. A nice reminder that forums are not just threads and posts, but years of history between people.
▸ If You Became an HF Admin for Six Month, What Would You Change to Bring Massive Traffic
by loadman
A strong community-focused discussion asking members what they would change if they had admin powers for six months. The replies cover everything from marketplace ideas and modern UI changes to retention, onboarding, daily events, quality rewards, group activity, referrals, automation, and fighting low-effort AI spam. What makes the thread good is that members are not only chasing raw numbers, but also talking about what actually keeps a forum alive.
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Writer - Wake
Ubisoft Restructuring
Ubisoft has closed two studios, Ubisoft Winnipeg and Bgrade Studios. These closures have resulted in roughly 380 job losses, with Ubisoft refocusing its attention on major releases such as Assassin's Creed Hex, Far Cry, and a Splinter Cell remake.
Grand Theft Auto VI Pre orders
Pre orders for Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI have started with many gamers hoping for a locked in release date of November 19th, the Playstation 5 has been acclaimed as having the most optimal version. Rockstar has confirmed physical editions will be shipped with a code instead of a disc, will you be pre ordering? How do you feel about not physically owning the disc?, let us know below.
Xbox Price Hikes
Microsoft have announced price increases following global component constraints, the Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition has been globally withdrawn because of these constraints. The 512GB models have increased by $100 and the 1TB by $150.
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Writer - Jamika
Depression Doesn't Always Look Like Sadness
When people hear the word depression, they often imagine someone crying, isolated, or visibly unhappy. In reality, depression can be much harder to see. Some people continue going to work, attending school, joking with friends, and carrying out their daily routines while quietly struggling inside.
Depression can affect motivation, energy, concentration, sleep, and the ability to enjoy things that once brought happiness. It is not simply a matter of "thinking positive" or "trying harder." Like physical health, mental health deserves attention, understanding, and care.
One of the most important things we can do is check in on the people around us—and on ourselves. A simple conversation, a kind message, or reaching out for support can make a meaningful difference.
Advice of the week
Be kind. You never know what someone may be carrying behind a smile.
Quote of the week
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.”
— John Green
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Writer - Wake
This weeks Song Of The Week:
Modjo - Lady Hear Me Tonight Hit
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Writer - Mix
This weeks Movie Of The Week:
WERWULF
Trailer:
This movie was submitted on our Submision thread [HF News] Movie Of The Week Submissions
This week's submission is thanks to Μinimalist again, keep it up!
A new movie that is only ment to be in theaters this christmas. Μinimalist has shared the trailer with us. You can also see this thread the user made about the movie. WERWULF - Official Trailer
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Writer - JoshAllen
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