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.
Happy Good Will Monday readers, and thank you for checking out the 50th edition of the HF News We hope you spread the pop today and have a great day!
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This week we are pleased to announce a new staff update. After 13 years of dedication and loyalty to Hack Forums [mention=123] has been promoted to Admin. Over years and many contributions he has consistently proven him self to be a top tier member of staff. With this new promotion he will take on extra responsibilities one of these being assisting with deal disputes, now being a part of the Admin group he will have the needed elevated privileges to help bring them to a resolution. He now has the ability to view PM's, convos, logs and more which are essential for properly assisting in disputes. This change will also help reduce the work load [mention=1] has to deal with freeing up time for him to focus on future developments and upgrades, with the hint of great things and new features coming to the forum this year too. Please join us in congratulating [mention=123] on a well deserved promotion, thank you for your continued support.
BustaByte is a brand new Hack Forums betting game developed by [mention=402384] delivering a classic Bustabit-style crash experience right to the Hack Forums community. Using the Hack Forums API and Bytes integration, users can sign in with their Hack Forums account, deposit Bytes from their wallet, and place bets. An Award Goal tied to BustaByte has also been teased and is expected to arrive within the next few days. For more information or any questions, check out the feedback thread along with [mention=402384] original thread. Do you think you can cash out before the crash?
A new community event may soon be making its way to Hack Forums, [mention=57618] has recently started discussing hosting a large community contest. As these events take lots of planning and implementation community feedback is being gathered before any final decision is made. We encourage all members to check the thread for past examples and share their suggestions of which event they would like to see/return to Hack Forums.
We have seen a small behind the scenes change to how profiles are laid out, the follow button (smiley face) has been moved directly onto the header space next to the PM icon. The old drop down menu has been completely removed, all of the options previously found there except one are accessible on the profile already. The only feature removed that was in the drop down menu is "Verify secret" which is now no longer accessible via profiles, and has been removed from the profile block due to lack of use.
As Hack Forums celebrates its 16th Goodwill Monday, this edition highlights the forums history and the people behind it. Goodwill Monday is a reoccurring moment of appreciation across the forum, members are encouraged to give out positive popularity to those they believe have made a positive and contributing influence to Hack Forums. From the earliest editions to today the event has always high lighted appreciation, engagement and unity. Members are encouraged to show support and keep the Goodwill Monday spirit alive across the whole community.
[mention=123] has released a new project called HFNotify, giving users a way to receive Hack Forums notifications directly through Telegram or Discord. Built using the Hack Forums API, Firebase, and a VPS, the service forwards forum activity in real time once users link their Hack Forums account with a supported messaging service. HFNotify currently supports replies, private conversations, mentions, thread replies, private messages, quick loves, popularity updates, quotes, and contract updates. The project is still in beta testing, with feedback and bug reports encouraged as development continues.
Writer - [mention=2331053]
[mention=2010424] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
[mention=2765535] Has obtained the "Dicey" award -
[mention=402384] Has obtained the "API Dev" award -
[mention=123] Has obtained the "API Dev" award -
A nostalgic gaming thread that hits a feeling a lot of people probably understand. [mention=2010424] talks about finally finding real enjoyment again through No Man's Sky, after years of games not quite giving that same spark. The replies turn into a mix of old favorites, comfort games, and titles people still remember for the way they made them feel. A nice reminder that sometimes the best games are not the newest ones, but the ones that make you lose track of time again.
A simple Lounge thread with classic HF energy. [mention=5238577] invites members to post what they look like, and the thread quickly becomes a mix of jokes, hesitation, old photos, profile-picture banter, and the usual suspicion that someone is probably saving everything in a folder. Not a serious thread by any means, but definitely one of those HF posts that brings out the personality of the forum.
A personal and surprisingly thoughtful post about alcohol, anxiety, fear responses, and the way bad coping habits can slowly condition the mind. [mention=630163] breaks the topic down through the idea of the primal brain taking over when stress, adrenaline, and alcohol mix in unhealthy ways. The thread also shares practical grounding and breathing methods while keeping the tone honest and direct. A very useful read for anyone thinking about stress, drinking, panic, or how hard it can be to retrain yourself after relying on a chemical escape.
A raw comeback thread from [mention=630163] explaining where he has been and what he has learned while trying to understand his own mind, health, anxiety, and relationship with alcohol. What makes the thread stand out is not just the original post, but the replies - members welcome him back, share their own progress, and keep the tone supportive without making it overly polished. One of those HF threads where the rough edges actually make it feel more real.
On a personal note: I'm glad you're back [mention=630163] and hope you found what you were looking for.
A broad discussion starter about the next 10-20 years and whether the world is moving toward more freedom, more control, more opportunity, or quiet decline. [mention=5576555] lays out the big themes - AI, automation, surveillance, inequality, climate pressure, and geopolitical tension - then opens the floor for predictions. The first replies already show how heavy this kind of question can get, moving from world events into personal exhaustion and uncertainty. A good thread for anyone interested in future-gazing, tech anxiety, and where people honestly think society is going.
Writer - [mention=2331053]
GROUPS FOR SALE AND SOLD
Succubus group is still listed for sale by [mention=3604010]
This weeks Song Of The Week: The Chemical Brothers - Go
Writer - [mention=5458992]
The Power of Listening
In a world where everyone wants to be heard, the ability to listen has become rare. Most people listen just long enough to reply, not to understand. Yet strong friendships, successful teams, and meaningful conversations are built on genuine listening. When people feel understood, trust grows naturally.
Advice of the week
Listen to understand, not just to respond.
Quote of the week
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
— Stephen R. Covey
GWM is an official HF Holiday to kick off the summer with good vibes by reminding members to offer each other positive Popularity (formerly Reputation). To honor this today and incentive this even more, I'll grant a random member 5000 Bytes who left a +Pop to another member during today's event.
For 16 years, HF News has been the heartbeat of this forum's history. What started as a humble weekly digest has grown into 588 editions of site news, group drama, member milestones, interviews, awards, bans, and every little story worth remembering.
None of that happens without the people who write it, edit it, publish it, and contribute to it edition after edition. Today I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has ever contributed to HF News — current writers and the long list of journalists, interviewers, editors, compilers, graphical artists, proofreaders, overseers, supervisors, and publishers who came before them.
To the current team — thank you for keeping the lights on. The site is more interesting because of the time you put in every week.
To the historic contributors — your name is somewhere in the HF News Archive forever. Every weekend roundup, every interview, every "Notable Threads" pick you wrote is still helping new members understand who we are and where we came from. You built something that outlived you.
If you've contributed to HF News in any capacity, count yourself thanked.
Below is the roll call of every member who has contributed to 25 or more editions.
If you're not on this list but you've ever written a single line for HF News, you're part of this too.
To everyone reading: take a moment today to give positive popularity to members who have made HF better. That's the Goodwill Monday tradition, and honoring it is what keeps this place worth being part of.
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