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Hack Forums Awards System Explained!

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This is a comprehensive explanation of the awards system used here at Hack Forums, for those of you who are interested in this bonus. So, let's get straight into it!

What Is The Hack Forums Awards System?

The awards system is, as some would say, a posting incentive. It's a way of rewarding members for making contributions. The awards system is actually a plugin created by Hack Forums' very own administrator, Omniscient. The plugin is only compatible with the MyBB forum software and is called MyAwards. You can purchase this plugin at MyBBCentral. Throughout this thread, you'll learn everything there is to know about awards and how to achieve each individual award.

Who Can Give Awards?

Awards can only be given out by members in the administrators usergroup (Omniscient and Crow). Staff members don't have the ability to give or take awards.

What Are awards?

Awards are displayed in the 'postbit' which is shown below. They're a little icon that is shown whenever you make a post. They're also viewable via the user's profile.

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What Awards Are Available?

You can visit the Hack Forums My Awards page to find out the current available awards. Occasionally, new awards are added to the list and become available for members to acquire.

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This section of the guide will explain each award and it'll go over the various ways of achieving each award and a description of the award and what it means.
  • Diamond
    • A valued member of our community
      • This award is given to people who have proven themselves over a long period of time, to be truly high quality members. This award is, possibly, the most sought-after because, generally, the members who achieve the award are of such a high standard. Basically, if you can get this award, you're a god of Hack Forums.
        • You can achieve this award by dedicating yourself to Hack Forums. Being a long-term member who does a lot for others is always going to help. Do a variety of helpful and useful things for others. Be a high quality member. By that, I mean actually contribute to the boards with original and helpful content.
  • White Hat Helper
    • One that has done well helping others.
      • This award is given to members who have proven themselves to be heplful to other members, and in particular, the White Hat Help forum. Members who help out in removing infections from peoples' computers and providing technical support are often recipients of this award.
        • You can achieve this award a number of ways. One way is to graduate from the HJT Training Program. Another is to just continually help people out in the malware removal boards and support boards. You'll find that members of the HJT Team are more prone to achieving this award, though a number of regular members have acquired it in the past.
  • Speaker of the House
    • This award goes to members that have a lot to say.
      • Now, the exact way to achieve this award is quite shady to a lot of people. A lot of people are unaware of how this award can be achieved. On TinyChat, when Omniscient was drunk, I recall him saying that this award was achievable by advertising Hack Forums. There's only been one member to achieve this award as of now, and they were able to achieve it through things like interviews and news-related posts.
        • You can achieve this award by posting advertisements on the Internet about Hack Forums. As I mentioned earlier, the exact process of acquiring this award is undefined, but generally, if you're someone who gets involved with Hack Forums and official activities, you're at a better chance of acquiring it.
  • Member of the Month
    • This is a monthly award for the best member.
      • This award used to be able to be achieved through the Member of the Month competition. Currently, this competition is closed, and so the award is really quite difficult to achieve.
        • As of now, you can't really achieve this award. But who am I to say this, awards can be given out for many different reasons.
  • Drunk
    • For the proven inebriated ones.
      • This award is given to members who have been, quite literally, proven to be regular drunks. Well, that's not entirely true. Sometimes Omniscient likes to give this one out when he's drunk. Who knows.
        • You can get this award by engaging in conversation with Omniscient when he's drunk (usually via TinyChat). It's not hard to catch our administrator drunk either. Furthermore, if you'd like to get drunk with him on TinyChat, I can only see your chances of achieving this award increasing!
  • Genius
    • If you just have too much knowledge.
      • This award is given to the highly intellectual members of Hack Forums. Those who post intelligently and have proven themselves to be 'smart' can receive this award.
        • You can achieve this award by, firstly, not posting dumb or stupid comments and remarks. Make an attempt to use a wide range of vocabulary and big words. 👍 Also, if you happen to have an extensive knowledge of Molecular Genotyping in Transfusion Medicine, you might just be able to convince everyone that you're worthy of this award! 😝
  • The Protector
    • Report a lot of spam and protect HF to achieve this.
      • This award is given to members who have helped keep Hack Forums a safe and happy place for everyone. People who report posts and help secure the site from vulnerabilities will often achieve this award.
        • You can achieve this award by compiling a number of quality reported posts, which can be viewed on your user profile. I think the necessary number used to be 300 reports or something similar, but now it seems a lot more (or reports of a far higher quality) are required to get this one. I believe also helping out HF by reporting site-based issues directly to the administrators is another useful method of achieving this award.
  • Dunce
    • When you have proven to everyone that you're a dumb ass.
      • This one's quite self-explanatory. When you make a massive blunder in public, you're going to get this award.
        • You can achieve this, although not particularly desirable by the majority of the memberbase, via basically, acting like a dumb ass. Prove to Hack Forums that you're a failure of a member! 😖
  • Turkey
    • You just messed up and we all know it.
      • This one is quite similar to the Dunce award. When you humiliate yourself by doing or saying something stupid and managing to draw enough attention to yourself, this one's yours.
        • You can achieve this by unknowingly making a fool of yourself. Or hell, maybe you're talented enough to stage your moronicality. One member managed to get nine Turkey awards just so he could prepare for Thanks Giving! You can't have Thanks Giving without a turkey, now can you?
  • Asswipe
    • Everyone just hates you.
      • Once again, this one's self explanatory.
        • Get everyone to think poorly of you to achieve this. Act like a douche-bag and you're well on your way to achieving this!
  • Hustler
    • You just pwned.
      • The description really doesn't help us much on this one, does it? I guess you can achieve this by 'owning' another member. Not by infecting them with a RAT and then exploiting their system, but by actually methodically and connivingly 'pwning' someone.
        • You might be able to achieve this award by successfully pranking another member, or verbally abusing them to the point of humiliation. I don't know. One member got this award for literally hustling and rolling in some serious money.
  • Flamer
    • You just ripped someone a new asshole.
      • This one's for the Lounge Whores/Trolls, basically. Those who have a way with words and are able to mentally demoralize someone to the point of self consumption will achieve this.
        • You can get this one by being ruthless in the Lounge and 'flaming' people. I'd suggest not outright flaming through the use of cussing, but through cleaver and cunning figures of speech. Getting out of control here will get you a warning! 😠
  • Ninja
    • You walk in...do your business..and walk out. It's about stealth.
      • Members who have the ability to lurk beneath the shadows and then change the whole dynamics of a thread are worthy for this one.
        • I believe this can be achieved by making short and concise (to-the-point) posts. If you have an unyielding knowledge of a particular object of discussion and are able to dive into a thread and see the problem/purpose solved in a solid one-liner, you're definitely ninja-like.
  • Asskisser
    • Do I need to explain this one?
      • Don't worry Omniscient, I'll explain it for you. 👍 This one goes to the members who suck-up to other members or members in a higher place of authority than themselves. Often, a member who kisses in and around the vicinity of a staff member's gluteus region will be noted as an asskisser.
        • If you subtly ask for reputation or suck-up to a member for whatever rewards you believe you're going to reek, you're worthy of this award.
  • Militant
    • You love the fight. Be a warrior to get this award.
      • This award is given to members who have proven capable of physically or verbally destroying someone in a physical or cyber fight.
        • Achieve this award by being in the military or defense forces in real life, or by 'pwning' people on the forums using strong, sharp, and harsh comments.
  • Rich Bitch
    • Show me da money to gain this award.
      • This award is given to members who donate a large sum of money to Hack Forums.
        • Achieve this by donating $50 to the Hack Forums community.
  • Star
    • You're well known.
      • This award is given to well known members, who everyone seems to know. Usually, this award is given to members who have been here for a while.
        • You can get this one by sticking around at Hack Forums for a long period of time, all the while making your presence known.

  • Black Hatter
    • A proven black hat gets this award.
      • This award is given to those members who have been proven to have committed black hat activities. This is Hack Forums, isn't it?
        • You can get this one by engaging in serious black hat activities. Usually, you're going to have to do something quite illegal to achieve this one.
  • Gold Medal
    • If you over achieve you gain this medal.
      • This award is given to members who consistently prove themselves high quality. People who are down-to Earth and often contribute quality material will earn this.
        • You can get this by showing the above traits. Become a high quality member, and keep doing what you're doing, basically.
  • Gamer
    • For the love of Mario.
      • Given to members who are proven game junkies. People who spend unhealthy hours on computer games are likely to get this one.
        • To get this, you must talk games, walk games, and, well, I don't know? Just play a lot of computer games, I guess... 🤫
  • Frog
    • You're a frog not a prince.
      • This one's quite vague also. There's no real defined reason for this award. I guess, maybe, if your avatar, signature, and user-title related to frogs, you would have a good chance of getting this one.
        • Maybe you could try to show everyone how froggy you are? Seriously Omniscient, you've got to stop making awards like this...
  • Cool
    • Show us you're not a tool and be cool.
      • This one's given out for a number of reasons, but it's mostly acquired by being a cool-headed member.
        • You must be cool to get this. If you are not cool, at least try to act as though you are. I got this one for posting the way I do. Other people have gotten it for being respected.
  • DaBomb
    • You gotta be down with me (Omni) to get this one.
      • This award is given to people who Omniscient personally thinks are cool. He's said that this award is given to people who don't look to impress, but manage to do it effortlessly.
        • To get this one, earn Omniscient's respect. Don't be an ass kisser, but remain cool and do the right things to have him schlobbering over you. 😉
  • Dancing Queen
    • You're GAY!
      • No really, you're gay.
        • If you're a homosexual, prove it to us to be recognized as the Dancing Queen!
  • Pizza
    • You eat too much.
      • This award is given to the morbidly obese members, here at Hack Forums. Only kidding. Be known for the food in which you devour on a daily basis.
        • You can get this by possibly posting pictures of your 8 ounce steak, or the pizza you eat everyday of your life because you like the taste. Proven fatties consumptive members only.
  • Silver Medal
    • You have done something noteworthy.
      • As the title says, do something outstanding to achieve this award. It may be a group you created, an idea you had, or a principle you invoked.
        • Achieve this by consistently producing the goods. Or perhaps you get this one by doing Hack Forums one massive favour?
  • Bronze Tutorial Award
    • Earn this by posting a great original tutorial.
      • Self-explanatory. Post useful guides/tutorials on Hack Forums!
        • You can earn this award by posting a quality, original, and/or helpful/informative tutorial/guide/series/whatever.
  • GFX Guru
    • You must show us the goods to gain guru.
      • This award is given to members who have true artistic talent. Members who are capable of producing amazing graphical work will achieve this.
        • Post proof of high quality signatures, avatars, wallpapers, and just graphics in general and become noted for your amazing GFX skills!
  • Golden Upload
    • For adding an amazing file to HF we give you a gold bar.
      • For coding a quality, original application and distributing it on Hack Forums. Usually, these members will be recognized for their coding talent in the black hat tools genre.
        • Develop and share your warez with the rest of the community to achieve this one!
  • Video Contest Winner
    • This is awarded to the 4 video contest winners of 2008.
      • This award was given to winners of a video contest several years ago. This award is no longer achievable.
        • I doubt you could get one of these nowadays.
  • Jokester
    • Gotta make us laugh to get this one.
      • Members who can produce the 'lolz' are worthy of achieving this award.
        • To get this one, post witty comments and/or posts and become recognized as a humorous character.
  • Cat Lover
    • For all the members that just love cats.
      • Are you a feline fanatic? Tell everyone how crazed you are about your puddy cat and worship these freakish creatures.
        • Somehow let everyone know you're a cat lover. I don't care how you do it, but an innovative idea would be nice, I suppose.
  • Donator
    • You have donated to HF.
      • This award is given to members who donate $10 to Hack Forums.
        • Donate $10 to Hack Forums.
  • Cuddly and Cute
    • If you're adorable we have no choice but to give you a bear.
      • Once again, I don't know how Omniscient comes up with these awards, but hell, if you're one damn cute member (😧), I guess you deserve this?
        • Somehow incorporate a degree of 'cuteness' into your posts and/or profile.
  • Mad Scientist
    • Intelligence and the ability to mix chemicals will earn you this award.
      • Having a knowledge in Quantum Physics is really going to help you here!
        • Prove to everyone how nerdy you are about your science. Perhaps you got A+ grades in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology?
  • Great Thinker
    • Earn this by helping HF with an incredible idea.
      • Members who help develop Hack Forums by providing quality feedback and those who are able to concoct funky ideas for the site will get this one.
        • Suggestions are currently disabled, so getting this one's going to be difficult. However, I'd recommend popping an amazing idea into a thread every now and then. Maybe it'll become recognized.
  • Sapphire of Ub3r
    • This is for upgrading to ub3r and to signify your status.
      • Members in the HF UB3R user group achieve this award automatically.
        • Subscribe to Hack Forums to get this one. Only the top notch members are accepted!
  • Dog Lover
    • This is for the fans of dogs.
      • Proven dog enthusiasts get this award.
        • If you want this one, you're going to have to inform us of your incredible lust for dogs. This is the one animal you couldn't live without. Let's see your puppy pictures!
  • Support Feather
    • For making 100 posts at SupportForums.net.
      • This is given to members who post 100 quality posts at Support Forums.
        • Sign up to Support Forums and post 100 quality posts if you want this one! Then, send Omniscient a private message letting him know you've done so.
  • Graphic Master
    • Given monthly to the winner of the Graphic Masters battles.
      • This one goes to members who win the graphic competitions held in the GFX section of Hack Forums.
        • You've got to be in it to win it. Post the goods and dominate the competition to get this one!
  • Grammar Nazi
    • You must have excellent grammar in your posts to achieve this award.
      • Rather self-explanatory also. Members will be given this award if they're grammar is of a notably high standard.
        • Proofread everything you post! Make sure there's no grammatical errors in your threads and make quality contributions if you want a chance of getting this one! 👍
  • Master Donator
    • This award is for members who have donated at least $500 to HF. Member upgrades and sticky purchases will not be counted.
      • To get this one, members will need to make a whopping $500 donation to the site.
        • You heard me right. Fork out $500 and you'll get this highly prestigious award, along with eternal love from Omniscient.
  • YouTube
    • Earn this by following the guide in the Help Docs.
      • Members who post a video on YouTube advertising Hack Forums will get this one.
  • Fish Err Man
    • This is for those who own an aquarium and love to care for fish.
      • Do you own a fish tank? Omniscient's recently found a love for these slippery creatures. Members who share this trait will receive this award.
        • Go out and buy a huge aquarium. Fill it with thousands of tropical fish, and take a video of it why not? Post it and maybe, just maybe, you'll get this award.
Why Haven't I Got An Award?

Awards aren't given out very often. Only truly deserving members are selected. Remain patient. There's only two people on Hack Forums who can give awards, and yet there seems to be thousands of people wanting them. Keep doing your thing and eventually, you'll get noticed.

Thanks,
Malware Boss
Awesome, Detailed guide.

+1 for Bronze award? =)
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I believe it took you long time to create this! You deserve bronze award!
THanks, but i thought to get donator you had to donate $20 and not $10? Thought I read that somewhere.
I think you deserve the bronze award. :D

Good work.
That's an awesome guide you've wrote there .
Keep it up .
I think you deserve the bronze award. :D
I think you told this guys to say you deserve the bronze award , lmao.
(Nov 5, 2010 06:37 AM)Xenochrist Wrote:  THanks, but i thought to get donator you had to donate $20 and not $10? Thought I read that somewhere.

You sir are correct. Nice guide you got there, although it's not Omnis official spin on how awards are won/given I think you have got the gist of what he is looking for criteria wise. Well done.
nice thread

all is good explained! thanks mate!
(Nov 5, 2010 06:43 AM)PinkyPinky Wrote:  I think you told this guys to say you deserve the bronze award , lmao.

No mate get it right he never said nothing to me.
its our opinion
Hi everyone,

Thank-you all so very much for the positive feedback! When I wake up in the mornig, I'll fix that error with the Donator award.

Thanks,
Malware Boss
I lost my dabomb award:( im now a sad cat:(
Very well written. I don't think you deserve the bronze award though. As this is very much common sense.
Nice explanation and good nesting too.


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