Feb 24, 2015 08:30 PM (This post was last modified: Jan 31, 2016 09:21 PM by Sir.)
[Introduction]
Welcome to the Hack Forums Q&A, in this thread you will find previously answered questions which have been posted in the Rules, Announcements and Feedback section in recent history. This thread will be updated regularly and all responses to these questions came directly from Staff and Mentors. This thread consists of the more frequent questions asked in the section and the final responses given to those questions. Please note, that not every answer may be currently valid as rules tend to change over time, if you find any mistakes, feel free to post below. Some of this content may be contained in the Help Documents, but several of these are not or have had revised rulings that have not yet been listed.
To save your breath and me the hassle, please use Ctrl+F then type in keywords to find the questions you're looking for.
How can I donate? Contact Omniscient and he will provide you with a donation link. After sending your donation, reply to him with the Transaction ID.
Who do I contact when I'm having Upgrade problems? Contact Omniscient, he handles all upgrades and donations. If you have purchased an upgrade be patient, it may take over 48 hours to receive your upgrade.
It's been over 48 hours and I haven't received my upgrade, what should I do?
Be a little more patient, sometimes it takes longer than usual to receive the upgrade. If it's been a few days and you still haven't received your upgrade, send a PM to Omniscient.
If I upgrade to L33T and decide later to upgrade to Ub3R would I still have to pay full price for the Ub3R upgrade? Yes, regardless to whether or not you are L33T or a non-upgraded member you still have to pay full price to upgrade to Ub3R.
How do I purchase awards? The only awards you can purchase through donations are:
To view all of the donation awards go here: https://hackforums.net/buyawards.php
Find the award you are trying to purchase. The amount you donate determines which Donator Award(s) you receive. If you have any further questions, please view this: Hack Forums Help Documents
If I upgrade my account can I post in the SRPP section/Marketplace? Yes, you can also post in the SRPP section by having a prestige of at least 25. Upgrading will allow you to post in those sections.
Also, members with positive reputation can post in all of the Marketplace with the below exemptions:
I noticed the amount of posts I have just went down significantly, what is going on? There was a Junked Post purge and Post Recount on February 25, 2015 you can read Omniscient's announcement on this Here.
Are Introduction and Ask Me Anything threads allowed? Introduction threads are always closed/junked due to their repetitive similar replies.
Ask Me Anything threads are also disallowed for lacking quality. Ask Me Anything Threads? by Omniscient
What is the maximum Post length? The post length varies based on what upgrades you have:
Regular Members: 8,000
L33t: 12,000
Ub3r: 18,000
3P1C: 24,000
Originally all members were limited to 18,000 characters per post. You can read about the update here: Max Post Length by Omniscient
How do you use Spoilers/Code/Quote/YouTube/Soundcloud/Image code, etc.?
If you would like to view the all of the myCode options go here: Help Docs > myCode Help
Why can't I post in Innuendo/SRPP? The minimum requirement to post in Innuendo/SRPP is to have at least 25 Prestige. You may also upgrade to gain posting privileges in those sections.
Why was my thread/post deleted/closed? Posts/Threads are junked/closed whenever they violate the sites rules. If you feel that your post or threads removal isn't justifiable contact a Staff member for further information as to why it was removed.
Are users allowed to force people to post on a separate thread to enter a contest? Omniscient himself stated that as long as users don't require a post AND a PM for contests then it is allowed. You can read more about it here: Post to win contest (Reply) by Omniscient
Who should I contact if I want a thread moved? Contact a Staff member, try to refrain from contacting an Admin regarding this matter. Mentors no longer have the ability to move threads and Administrators should not be bothered with this task.
Are Social Engineering discussions allowed? Discussion of Social Engineering is not allowed. Social Engineering in most cases involves fraud/theft which is disallowed on the site. Report any threads that violate this policy. Is SE or SE related stuff Allowed by Tony Stark
Is discussion of legal torrents allowed? No discussion of torrents, legal or illegal is allowed on the forum. Regarding Legal Torrents by Omniscient
Where can I ask for SST related products outside of the SST section? Any DDoS or server stress testing related threads must be made in the SST forum. If you can't post in that forum then you aren't allowed to post them anywhere else which includes the Free Services and Giveaway Section.
Are we allowed to create the same thread in multiple sections? No, this is considered cross-posting and will result in the threads being closed/junked and the poster may receive a warning. If you are a normal member and you incorrectly post a thread in the wrong forum, please report the post and Staff should move it for you without penalty.
[Marketplace Questions]
Am I allowed to giveaway Netflix, Hulu or other non-free accounts? No, giveaways of Non-Free Accounts are no longer allowed on the forum. You may however sell paid/subscription accounts in the Non-Free Accounts section.
Why can't I post in the Marketplace? To post in the Marketplace you must have positive reputation and for other sections you must be upgraded. Here is a list of sections that only upgraded users can post in:
Am I allowed to sell Steam Game codes? Disallowed BlackHat Activity Product Keys and Unlicensed Software
Product keys, key gens, serials and software cracks are not allowed. This includes the selling, trading, or requesting of any illegal unlicensed product keys. HF is not a warez forum and we will no longer tolerate our site being used as one.
Unfortunately, Steam keys follow this rule. The only key that's allowed to be sold on this forum is Xbox Live Membership.
You can however, activate the key on an existing account and then sell the account to bypass the serial keys rule.
Where can I sell my signature space? If you would like to open a thread offering to sell your signature space, please use the Service Offerings section.
What Xbox related requests/sales are allowed? Recently some changes were made and some clarification was given regarding Xbox related products on the forum.
You can read more about it here: [Rule] Xbox Product Problems and New Policy by Omniscient
What do I do if I've been scammed? If you are scammed please use the Deal Dispute forum. Do not send staff a PM.
Are we allowed to sell Minecraft accounts? You are allowed to sell Minecraft accounts in the Non-Free Accounts section of the Marketplace, but only if you are Ub3r. You may not giveaway Minecraft accounts anywhere, or sell them anywhere else on the forum.
Am I allowed to make sales threads outside of the Marketplace? Absolutely not. Any marketplace style threads created outside of the marketplace will result in junking of the thread and warning/ban.
Am I allowed to release a ripped theme/site on the forum, even if it doesn't belong to an HF member? Just recently (on a junked thread) Omniscient stated that he doesn't allow any type of warez on this site, which is clearly stated in the rules. Also, I imagine it's very similar to this: A question regarding my warning by Ace Hood
Feb 25, 2015 12:19 AM (This post was last modified: Jan 31, 2016 07:50 PM by Sir.)
Are we allowed to sell 3P1C upgrades or the OmniCoin award? You aren't allowed to sell the upgrade, but you are allowed to sell the Omnicoin for someone to buy the upgrade. You are also allowed to buy the Upgrade for another member through Omnicoin. The reason you can't just sell the upgrade is because the purpose of having the OMC award and the Upgrade exclusively bought with Omnicoin is to encourage the use of Omnicoin through transactions and to encourage more people to use it. Just buying that award/upgrade through someone in the marketplace takes away from the purpose of a member using Omnicoin. You aren't allowed to sell the Upgrade or the Award and there could be consequences for doing so.
[Profile/Account Questions]
Am I allowed to have multiple accounts? No. Members are only allowed to have one account, if you are caught multi-accounting you will be banned and possibly repfucked. There is however an exception to this if your account has been stolen or lost:
Quote:We do not allow multiple accounts except a UID_TEMP account as explained in our "Stolen and Lost HF Accounts" help doc.
Why aren't non-upgraded/regular members allowed to posts links?
Regular members are not allowed to post links because of a high-frequency of spammers coming to the forum to advertise. You can read Omniscient's post concerning this topic here: [Feedback] People who can't post links by Omniscient
My (family member, roommate, etc.) wants to use the forum, are they allowed to make an account? If you have an already existing Hack Forums account and your roomate or family member would like to join the community as well, they are more than welcome. However, if one account is banned/closed you can expect the other account to also be closed/banned along with it. Having more than one account per household is at your own risk.
What's the maximum size I can have my signature? Signature images can be no larger than 650x200 pixels and 500k size.
Why can't I upload an avatar from my computer? Only upgraded members can upload an image from their computer. You can however, upload the image to an image hosting site and use the image link to apply an avatar.
Can I advertise a stresser in my signature? No, stressers are no longer allowed to be advertised outside of the Server Stress Testing section. Failure to comply with this will result in a suspension of your signature privileges and a warning.
Am I allowed to sell my signature space? Yes, as long as you disallow anything that violates site policy you are more than welcome to sell your signature space.
Why did I receive a warning? Contact the member who issued you the warning for further details.
My account has been compromised, what do I do? Use the Contact Form, provide proof that the account is indeed yours;
Why can't I log into my account? Use the Contact Form and await a response. Your account may have been compromised.
What counts as multi-accounting proof?
Omniscient Wrote:I guess to try to answer your actual question. Proof that someone is multi-accounting can't be established by members. It can only be imho established by admins with access to account details. If you want to report someone for multiple accounts that's fine but we don't just grab a uid off a PM and close an account. Doesn't happen that way. I almost never look at anything that's off-site including screenshots from Skype, other forums, or pastebins that members cite as proof when it's more simply evidence which I can't verify.
I'm not going to outline the tools we have or the steps we take to investigate either.
My account was closed, what do I need to do? If your account was closed for violating site policies then you are no longer welcome on the forum. If you truly feel that your closure was a mistake then use the Contact Form and await a reply. Creating a new account will only hurt your chances of having the account re-opened.
[b]Why can't I receive Private Messages? Check to make sure your inbox isn't full first. If it isn't full, then follow these steps:
> User-CP
> Left side.
> "Messaging and Notification"
> Tick the box "Receive private messages from other users."
How do I add someone to my Buddy List/Ignore List? > User-CP
> Left panel under Miscellaneous.
> Buddy/Ignore List.
Why have my signature privileges been suspended? You must have been wearing something that violated the sites policies. Usually signatures are removed due to them being too large (beyond 650x200). If you would like to know exactly why your signature was removed and your privileges suspended contact a Staff member.
Why can't I send a PM? To send Private Messages you must first have 25 posts. If you still can't send a PM then you are either blocked by the user or their inbox is full.
What is Prestige? Prestige is a statistical number created by a mathematical formula based on your member stats. To read more: What is Prestige? by Omniscient
How do I get awards? We have multiple awards you can obtain via a donation. For example you can get the Green Emerald Donator award by donating $20 to HF. If you donate $50 or more to HF, you'll get the Rich Bitch award. All awards are for separate one-time donations. So to get Emerald and Rich Bitch you need to donate at least $70 in a single donation. We do not accumulate small donations toward awards. The Grand Amethyst is a $1000 one-time donation. You can use the auto-buy system to purchase an award for yourself of another member here: https://hackforums.net/buyawards.php
Those are the only awards that can be purchased other than the "Sapphire of Ub3R" which is obtained through upgrading to Ub3R.
Non-donation awards are given out by admins only. They are given out at their sole discretion. You cannot get an award by asking for one via PM. Awards are only occasionally given out.
How do I take a Vacation Ban? To take a vacation ban you must be Ub3R or 3P1C. You can find the "Self-Ban" option in the "Extras" page.
A user(s) is abusing the reputation system, what do I do? The reputation system isn't moderated nearly as much as it used to be. However, if the offense is severe enough Admins will help you. Take the time to read up on Rep Abuse before contacting an Admin regarding the matter. Popularity System
If I change my username, are other users allowed to steal my old username? You can take it as long as you don't use it to impersonate them. In other words don't act like a dick. Abusing this to trick others into being an Administrator, Staff, or Mentor will issue a ban and having your username reverted to your previous one. If they request to have their name back then you should do the right thing and give it back.
Feb 25, 2015 03:09 AM (This post was last modified: Jan 31, 2016 07:52 PM by Sir.)
[Forum/Access/Restrictions Questions]
Why do I keep getting disconnected? (Connection Reset) Chances are we are having issues with CloudFlare. If you are ever having issues with connecting to the site it's always a good idea to check Omniscient's Twitter for information: Official Hack Forums Twitter
I'm asked to fill out a Captcha but the image won't load, what do I do? Clear your cache and try again. If it still isn't working try using a different web browser.
Why can't I connect to HF? Try clearing your cache and flushing your DNS.
>Run 'Command Prompt' as Administrator.
>Type: ipconfig /flushdns
>Restart your connection
If you are still having problems then I would recommend reading through this: HF Site Access Problems and Loading Errors > HF Site Access Problems and Loading Errors
The FavIcon/Logo aren't loading, what do I do? Clear your cache and try re-loading the page. If the problem persists, try swapping to another web browser.
Which countries are blocked from accessing HF? Currently the Country Block List is not public. Hack Forums has many countries blocked. Country blocks are not a slur on the people of that country. These blocks represent problems with IPs originating from these countries. Many are part of botnets, rogue datacenters, and high crime locations. Country blocks are one effective way to eliminate "bad traffic". So don't take it personal. Do not ask for countries to be removed. HF Site Access Problems and Loading Errors > HF Site Access Problems and Loading Errors
What do I do about SQL Errors? There's nothing you personally can do, just wait a little while and then try again. If you still can't connect after several minutes you can check for updates on Omniscient's Twitter: Official Hack Forums Twitter
Why can't I access HF on a VPN/proxy? The site has several VPN's and proxies blocked. You would be better off trying to connect using a home connection.
[Group Questions]
What is the purpose of groups? All the groups of Hack Forums have a topic(s) that they focus on. Being a part of a group grants you access to their private sub-forum which is only available to other members of the group. This allows you to have private discussions based on the topic(s) the group focuses on. To read a brief description about each group go here: Official Hack Forums Groups
How do I join a group? There are two ways to join a group. You can either apply via User-CP here: Group Memberships or you can apply through public recruitment threads released by the leaders of the groups. Recruitment threads can be found in the Groups and Crews General Discussion section.
How do I purchase my own group? You must first be Ub3R before you can own a group, you must also be approved by Omniscient. To purchase a group you must wait for a current group to be for sale, then contact the groups owner. Groups are not cheap, as they are currently valued at about $7,000.00 not including the $250.00 transfer fee you must pay Omniscient.
Can you buy membership into groups? Some groups do allow Buy-In's which will grant you access to their private sub-forum and the option to wear their custom userbar. Do note however, that you are not guaranteed permanent membership, as leaders are still allowed to remove you at their own discretion.
What do you gain from being in a group? Access to a private sub-forum and a custom userbar.
Depending on the groups contributions you could potentially participate in exclusive group events, giveaways and contests.
Can I create an Unofficial group? Yes, you may create an unofficial group as long as the purpose of the group does not violate the sites policies.
(Feb 25, 2015 04:54 AM)XTC. Wrote: Very helpful guide, will help ALOT of new users. :)
Thanks for the great post buddy! :D
Glad you liked it man.
Yeah the purpose was to give both new and veteran members a quick source and replies from staff without having to go make a thread about every little thing.
There is still a lot of room for improvement and a lot more to add on this thread, but for the content it'll have in the end and from a beneficial stand-point I think this will help a lot of people find answer to some questions that aren't listed in the Help Docs.
Feb 25, 2015 05:43 AM (This post was last modified: Feb 25, 2015 05:45 AM by Sir.)
(Feb 25, 2015 05:21 AM)Business Major Wrote: This is really good, a little long but it's worth it. Maybe you could tell people how to use control f to search for what they want.
Thanks for the kind feedback.
How can you be any clearer than "User Ctrl+F then type a keyword to find what you're looking for" ?? :P
(Feb 25, 2015 05:37 AM)arlington Wrote: What a great thread.. High quality!
Thank you, awesome signature by the way. lol
(Feb 25, 2015 05:39 AM)ArtMachine Wrote: Woah! It is just plain awesome, i can see how many hours and work you put into this. Really great job buddy. Keep it up.
Yeah it took about 8-9 hours of non-stop tinkering and reading to get it to where it is. Still not done yet but I'm taking some time off, going to finish it tonight.
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