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A white guy's story, with a little feedback. - SomeWhiteGuy - Jan 11, 2017
Hello,
Note: most of this has been sitting as a draft for almost 3 years. 😅 Obviously, some things I say here and there, are no longer relevant. I'm sure you'll figure it out. 😉
Well... it's that time of year again. At the time of writing this thread it's 1 AM, 6/10/2014. Don't plan on posting this until my anniversary.
Honestly, I like HF. I like the community, the trolls, and every other part of it. A community is just not complete without the known trolls and asshats that you encounter. I've seen and known many amazing people, had some pretty big issues with certain people that I/we resolved eventually and peacefully, and have been lucky enough to take part in several different official groups that have molded me into the member I am today. There are a select few here on HF that I would legitimately consider my "friends". I've been here for a fair amount of time. Another year or two and I guess I could be considered an old fag. I've also been here for quite a few "incidents" that have made their mark in HF history. The root drama, Sandshrew drama, Honor et Veritas, The Marketers and all that other "good" shit that's happened over the years.
I've had many chances to be apart of fairly big things on HF. I remember back in the day when "Logic" was still being considered. I initially was going to go in on Hexicidal with the group, but long story short it didn't happen. Hex and I never really spoke after all that shit. We made up eventually for whatever happened (tbh I don't even remember); I would consider us "friends" now, even though we don't speak on a regular basis.
Honor et Veritas (the infamous Coders incident) approached me when Coders was in the making as well.
Said he wanted me to be a leader because I apparently "knew my shit" (or something along those lines). Was a leader for a short amount of time, then all that drama went down and the group was disbanded. Was rather saddening to say the least. First group leadership ending where the owner was closed, etc. for scamming like $5k or some shit from buy-ins.
I also remember when the member Prokill was arrested for something. Several known members here on HF have been arrested for hacking related things (or so they say; don't doubt it tbh).
That was big for a small amount of time until it died off like everything eventually does.
Funny thing is I joined HF and didn't know shit about computers or anything that related to coding. HF has taught me everything I know (with some YouTube and Google help here and there), and for that I am very thankful.
I joined HF because I wanted to learn more about coding. Not really hacking, mainly coding, but the term "hacking" at a young age for a computer nerd just makes you feel bad ass I guess.
Now, for my awards and that kinda shit.
Well, I got ub3r back when you still had to PM Omniscient and ask him for it. That was when I was actually nervous when it came to speaking with him. I remember logging on and seeing the "Re: Ub3r Upgrade - From: Omniscient" and my fucking nuts shriveling up and me deciding whether or not I should read it.
Got accepted on my first application. Didn't apply until I had like 1k posts and ~150 rep. Was very happy and rather surprised to be honest. I felt like ub3r was something that only the best of the best had to opportunity of receiving.
And yes, I have many awards that pertain to donating. I've donated over $1k to HF and don't regret it. Didn't do it for the awards, did it because I actually like HF. Never in my life would I have thought I would donate a PENNY to a website/forum, let alone $1k. Like, dayum. 😧
Kinda funny I got the drunk award tbh. After PM'ing Omniscient like 5 times when I was drunk, probably within a 1 month time span, he finally decided to give it to me. 🤣
That was rather funny imho. Btw, I DO NOT recommend PM'ing Omniscient about ANY AWARD lmao. Not gonna be held responsible when you get RF'd and banned for that shit, so don't get any bright ideas.
I plan on staying on HF for quite some time. I find it fun. Hopefully I'll continue to stay active for a long time to come, and be able to accomplish some things that I have in mind.
Coming back to groups...
I've had the pleasure of being a member of the following groups (I might've missed one or two):
- The Alliance (probably my most proud accomplishment on HF to date)
- Null
- Illuminati
- Writ3rs (for both the news and wiki; currently partake in the News section)
- Techsperts
- The Empire
- The Corporation (first and only group I was invited to)
- And I feel like I'm missing some but ye... you get the point.
The only group I am extremely interested in partaking in would be the MRT. Hopefully one day I will be given the honor to partake in this group. Computer/application security/security in general is something that I am interested in and plan on pursuing a career in. Currently reading two books on the matter; thanks for suggesting them Paradoxum. 🎉
Btw stop referring to Para using pronouns. Para is Para, plain and simple. 😠
I've hosted my fair share of contests here on HF.
I've upgraded 4 members, hosted a gaming tournament for Halo 3 and I am currently hosting another tournament which can be found by checking out my signature.
I've spend around $4k on HF all together; between upgrades, donations, sticky purchases and everything else. Pretty insane.
I've only ever had one warning... got it from JD back when he was still an Admin, for "Reputation Abuse". Neutraled some kid that was accused of scamming someone else. Little did I know you had to be the one that posted the scam report for the rep to be considered valid. Haven't gotten one since. I know the rules fairly well I guess you could say (thanks to that incident).
Positive was probably the first legitimate friend I ever made on this site and conversed with off-site. Really nice guy, fun to talk to and all that other good shit. Gay af too, kinda feel like this nigga had a crush on me (jk love u babe). Sadly don't really speak anymore. You still my nigga doe dw. 🎉
Now time for some feedback.
Honestly, I don't like the new-ish rule that only one sticky per member. I at one point in time had 6 stickies, lmao. All in different sections for advertising a previous forum I had. I feel like I knew at one point in time why this rule was made, but I personally don't agree with it.
I also don't like the fact that 9/10 members on this site are immature, ignorant idiots who can't debate/share their opinions properly; make bullshit claims, try and make you look like shit and everything else.
I am very over-zealous about my opinion; but, when it comes down to it and if you present valid evidence/reasoning about why you're right and I'm not, I'll own up and say, "Wow, you are right. I'm an ignorant slut."
I don't give two shits who you are, my friend or other, a group member etc, I will do the right thing when it comes down to it. I fucking hate the fact that people think: "Oh you're a member of XXX group name here, that's why you're siding with so and so", or, "oh you and XX are BFFL and that's why you're taking his side". I've also sided with people against my friends, etc, when they are right. I don't put my pride and ego/reputation before the right thing, so stop fucking assuming I do.
/rant
I also disagree with the very small amount of involvement HF has in Marketplace issues. I understand that if shit happened over Skype, some member was impersonated off site or whatever, then that's tough shit I suppose. But when there's BLATANT, PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION where you can LITERALLY see someone just got scammed, I think that should be possible for staff to interact. It doesn't make sense that you wouldn't ban someone when the information is literally like right here on HF and in public sight. I've lost a total of around $700 on HF. A lot of them weren't like the one that persuaded me to write up that above little feedback.
And, I now think that all groups are shit. Along with the majority of pretty much everything on HF. This site went from knowledge, experience, and money to nothing but money money money. It's shitty. HF is still entertaining, nonetheless. But, it's just... missing that aspect of prestige that ironically seemed to disappear around the addition of our visible, numerical prestige system.
Back when the majority of the OG groups were around people were WAY more knowledgeable, it seemed. Posting something where you needed help in Web Dev? Best believe I or another Alliance member in the Web Dev sector would be there to answer that question.
Something about computer hardware? Techsperts were there. Now I'm not saying there aren't still those members that are well known in 'their' sections on this forum, I'm just saying about the groups that, they all had requirements for assistance given to the community. Not just bullshit, make a thread in the Lounge saying people can ask you for your opinion on their shitty life problems, but topics that involved KNOWLEDGE and other technical skills. Back in the day, group qualifications were more like:
"Give back to the community."
"Give back to the subforum."
"Post public, informative projects a couple times a month."
Not:
"Be a member for 3 months."
"Have $50 in btc."
"Post at least 10 times with whatever in the subforum and you're gucci."
I am also saddened that our beloved Omniscient seems to be getting less and less personal with us, the members. But back then, when he was more willing to partake in just shooting shit with us plebs, members were probably more enjoyable. Now, it's more like a just take whatever people give you and say fuck it. Can't say I blame him. I only associate with like 1-2 people on here, lol.
I kinda feel as if the lack of staff kinda has an impact on this site. Honestly, if you had some admin here that was responsible just for overseeing staff (Mentors, Staff) then it would probably take a load off Omni, and lead to a larger possible force of qualified individuals. Not only would that be a good thing, but it could also potentially expand the reach of rules into sections that don't currently get enough attention. After all, our current set of staff and administrators are very up-to-par with their respective duties, but there's only so much few can do.
Not much feedback but w/e no fucks given. I was bored, thought I would go ahead and get this outta my drafts.
Glad to be apart of this forum for 3 years 5 (almost 6) years, and looking forward to more.
Used way too many fucking emoticons as well, butt fuck it, who care.
* - Lante - Jan 12, 2017
I will never know how it was before I joined myself, but shortly after I did, I enjoyed the purpose and ROI (contribution-wise) of groups more and looked up to them more than I do now. I still dream of a Logic and Techsperts group returning the way it was, not a revamped modern approach but the OG one. Bane and Hex have other plans though, their call, won't judge.
Furthermore, I agree with multiple parts of your feedback, I enjoyed reading it and nodding with my head where I felt like I had the same thoughts. Overall nice.
* - ven0m - Jan 12, 2017
Quote:The only group I am extremely interested in partaking in would be the MRT. Hopefully one day I will be given the honor to partake in this group.Am I missing something? 😧
Nice feedback nonetheless. 🙂
* - Retribute - Jan 12, 2017
I feel old because I remember most of what you posted. 🤣
Love me some SWG.
* - Sajuuk - Jan 12, 2017
(Jan 12, 2017 10:41 AM)ven0m Wrote: Am I missing something? 😧
Nice feedback nonetheless. 🙂
#BringBackMRT spread the word.
* - SomeWhiteGuy - Jan 12, 2017
Thanks y'all for the responses. It's great to see some of you fuckers still exist. 😅🤣
* - Sajuuk - Jan 12, 2017
(Jan 12, 2017 04:00 PM)SomeWhiteGuy Wrote: Thanks y'all for the responses. It's great to see some of you fuckers still exist. 😅🤣
Didn't your Visual Basic .NET tutorials get destickied a while back?
* - SomeWhiteGuy - Jan 12, 2017
(Jan 12, 2017 04:05 PM)Sajuuk Wrote: Didn't your Visual Basic .NET tutorials get destickied a while back?
Yea. Dunno why tbh. I feel as if mine is still better than the current one, but that could just be bias, I suppose.
* - Sajuuk - Jan 12, 2017
(Jan 12, 2017 04:06 PM)SomeWhiteGuy Wrote: Yea. Dunno why tbh. I feel as if mine is still better than the current one, but that could just be bias, I suppose.
Yes, most members that pump out tutorials usually feel biased towards their own.
* - Sajuuk - Jan 12, 2017
(Jan 12, 2017 04:27 PM)xadamxk Wrote: Nope.
100% believe my tutorials are superior 🎉
I assumed the point only applied to tutorials about the same topic but okay.
* - SomeWhiteGuy - Jan 12, 2017
Updated with a couple more random thoughts I had. 😏