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The Founding of the Insiders Group
The post where FknOwned's head admin laid out how you actually earned your way into the inner circle.
This is the founding announcement for FknOwned's 'Insiders' group, posted by head admin [FkN] Bisdale (aka CoKe AddiKt) back in July 2006. It explains the rationale for a private tier above regular membership: dedicated, mature contributors who consistently helped others would get access to private hacks, tools, and resources before the general public, with new hacks released to Insiders first. Entry was earned through sustained contribution (or, half-jokingly, a $500 donation toward server costs), reflecting the site's early culture of building loyalty and hierarchy among its most active members. A member named Darkness quickly chimed in with approval, capturing the small, tight-knit vibe of the community at the time.
the insiders are the members who stick around and contribute to fkn0wned ALL the time.— [FkN] Bisdale
the hacks fkn0wned makes are released to the insiders long before anyone else gets them.— [FkN] Bisdale
Great idea coke— Darkness
"Do not fuck with us." — c0ke's VIP Warning Shot
Staff drops a warning shot at the VIP crowd — four pages of fallout ensued.
A News + Updates post from founding staff member c0ke, dated May 2007, opens with a blunt warning aimed at VIP members, kicking off a thread that ran four pages long. The tone is confrontational, suggesting some kind of internal beef between site staff and the VIP tier of the community. As one of the earliest posts (Member No. 1), it captures the site's brash, no-nonsense early culture typical of mid-2000s cheat-scene forums.
Do not fuck with us.— c0ke
The $1000 187ci Bribe That Wasn't
A rival cheat site offered FkN's own designer $1000 to jump ship — he turned it down flat, on the record.
A short News + Updates post from Head Admin Bisdale calls out '187ci' for allegedly offering FkN graphics guy memOrex $1000 USD to build them a website. memOrex backs it up by pasting his own chat log refusing the offer, dismissing 187ci with a curt 'GG NO RE.' The tone is pure early-2000s scene bravado — loyalty flex dressed up as a public burn on a competing cheat site.
Unfortunately FkN members don't sell out for shit money.— [FkN] Bisdale
187 suck kthx— [FkN] memOrex.
GG NO RE— [FkN] memOrex.
Recruiting the FkN Spam Crew
The day fkn0wned tried to build an army of forum spammers to boost its google rank
Head admin [FkN]Bisdale posted a recruitment call for a dedicated 'Spam Crew' — members willing to spend an hour or more a day posting on other forums to spread the Fkn0wned name and drive traffic. It framed spamming as a competitive, rewarded role with community recognition for top performers, and threatened bans for time-wasters or anyone spamming the thread itself. A quick reply from 'CounterSpray' shows at least one member eager to volunteer, offering 2-2.5 hours a day.
You must be able to dedicate at least one hour of your day to spamming for Fkn0wed every day.— [FkN]Bisdale
Im interested..my net is quite fast. I'll Dedicate my Time 2-2.5 Hours A day— CounterSpray
Internet Filth - Expose
c0ke drops a site-wide 'expose' thread and the drama floodgates open.
A News + Updates thread started by longtime staffer c0ke (member #1, 'FkN Retired Staff') titled 'Internet Filth - Expose,' teasing some kind of callout or drama post aimed at other members or rival community figures. The thread ran to at least three pages, suggesting it stirred up a decent back-and-forth among the regulars. Typical of the site's mid-2000s cheat-scene culture, it mixed forum drama with the community's usual irreverent tone.
Enjoy, bitches— c0ke
October 20th Newsletter
The bank's closed, the lotto's rigged fair, and someone got defaced — welcome to Fkn0wned's monthly update.
A staff newsletter from site owner/CEO TuxifieD announcing site-wide changes: SEO/security upgrades (with a warning that a login prompt might briefly appear), the closure of the points 'bank' and an overhaul of the lottery system, a call for coders (explicitly not HTML-only), a push to recruit an advertisement team, and some boastful call-outs about defacing rival sites. The points/bank closure hit a nerve — several members lost stored points they'd earned or traded for (including accounts and rapidshare logins), sparking grumbling in the replies even as most members reacted positively to the security and recruiting news. Regulars traded the usual mix of hype, jokes, and minor bickering across two pages of replies.
Fkn0wned is one of the most feared and respected cheat/hack sites out and because of that we are a big target for attempted hacks.— TuxifieD
I cried when I saw the points update. Oh well, i'll find another way to get cybersex.— Arcade
I hope they get bad, alot of people sold steam accounts and rapidshare accounts and shit for points, then it was all for nothing... -owned..— rnie
Launch of the VOTM (Video Of The Month) Competition
Fkn0wned's admins roll out a monthly contest for the best CS/CSS hacking montage — rules, prizes, and hype incoming.
Head Admin [FkN] Bisdale announces a new site competition called Video Of The Month, inviting members to upload Counter-Strike or Counter-Strike: Source gameplay videos to YouTube for a chance at recognition. The rules laid out cover video length, watermarking with the site name, using online servers instead of bots, and rewarding creativity over blatant cheating displays. Crew member [FkN] Shifty responds positively, suggesting a recording software recommendation be included for members who lack one, and offers to submit an entry himself.
Fkn0wned.Com now has a new competition. It's called Video Of The Month.— [FkN] Bisdale
You will be rewarded for originality not just blatant hacking.— [FkN] Bisdale
Really good idea man, Maybe we can put a link somewher in there to a video recorder ware e.g fraps pro.— [FkN] Shifty
New Recode Released — Catalyst Tactics VAC2-Proof Update
The day Fkn0wned dropped a 'VAC2 Proof' recode just to keep old hacks alive a little longer
A News + Updates post from site head admin [FkN] Bisdale announcing a recoded release of the Catalyst Tactics hack for Counter-Strike, billed as VAC2-proof with minor added features. Bisdale is upfront that Fkn0wned didn't create the original base and frames the release as a stopgap to tide the community over until newer hacks emerged. Screenshots (de_dust/de_nuke) were posted alongside a download link, and the thread quickly got a follow-up question from a member checking on feature functionality.
It's nothing big or special and Fkn0wned doesn't take any credit for the base. This release is just to keep the VAC2 hacks out there untill new hacks are released.— [FkN] Bisdale
does the speed hack work?— [FkN] PaRaNoID
Donate to Fkn0wned — Get Your Yellow Name
Ten bucks, a yellow name, and bragging rights forever — this is the post where Fkn0wned asked its community to help keep the lights on.
A News + Updates post from site founder/Head Admin [FkN] Bisdale asking members to donate $10 USD via PayPal to help cover server costs, in exchange for a permanent yellow username and access to a donator-only private forum. As a hook, the first non-staff reply would get donator status for free. The thread captures the early, scrappy non-profit-community spirit of the site back in late 2006, with a member ('retarded_elephant69') quickly claiming the free spot.
The first non-staff member to reply to this thread gets to be a donator for free! =P— [FkN] Bisdale
yay i was first 2 reply— retarded_elephant69
The Fkn0wned.Com 500 Club Announcement
Hit 500 posts and you got let into the secret room — here's where that club started.
Head admin Bisdale announces the creation of the '500 Club,' a members-only sub-forum reserved for users who reached 500 non-spam posts, complete with a private area and unspecified bonuses. Early reply comes from Rockforce, who claims one of the first spots and jokingly suggests raising the threshold as the site grows. A small, proud milestone system typical of forum culture at the time, meant to reward loyal posters and create an air of exclusivity.
If you can show your dedicated to Fkn0wned.Com and get 500 posts then we are prepared to welcome you into the Fkn0wned.Com 500 Club.— [FkN] Bisdale
DO I win? Yay!, the limit is too low though, for now its good but you should put it as about 1000 to 2000 when its later on.— Rockforce
FknOwned Launches Its Own IRC Channel
The day FknOwned told its members to stop lurking the forum and come talk live on IRC.
A News + Updates announcement from Head Admin [FkN] Bisdale introducing a new IRC channel for the community, hosted by SourceIndustries, with a direct link for members to join. One early reply from crew member [FkN] Malware1 notes he couldn't connect from his university network due to a firewall. A small, mundane but historically notable moment marking the site's push to build a real-time chat presence alongside the forum.
I have set up a module so that everyone can connect to the Fkn0wned IRC proudly hosted by SourceIndustries.— [FkN] Bisdale
Dam cant get it to work at uni, firewall blocks it— [FkN] Malware1
May 30th Steam Update - Assume All Hacks Detected
Steam pushes an update and the whole cheat scene goes dark overnight.
A staff announcement warning members that a Steam update on May 30th (2007) had likely broken or flagged existing cheats, urging everyone to treat all current hacks as detected until proven otherwise. Posted by founding/retired staff member c0ke in the News + Updates section, this is a classic snapshot of the cat-and-mouse rhythm that defined cheat-scene forums of the era — every VAC update meant a scramble of paranoia, waiting, and rumor until someone confirmed what was safe again.
Assume all hacks are detected— c0ke
Game cheating site implicated on multiple charges
The day a rival cheat site allegedly got caught with its hand in EA and Valve's network cookie jar.
A News + Updates post from staff member c0ke shares a report claiming an unnamed game-cheating site was implicated in alleged network intrusions connected to EA and Valve. The post kicks off a two-page thread, presumably with members discussing the fallout and implications for the cheat scene at large. It's a snapshot of the era's constant tension between cheat sites and the game companies trying to shut them down.
Alleged intrusion of networks associated with EA and Valve.— c0ke
October 7th - ETA For New CSS Hack!
The old 'ETA' thread — where fkn0wned hyped its next CS:S hack and everyone waited on ID^1's magic date.
A News + Updates post from Head Admin [FkN] Bisdale announcing a projected October 7th (2006) release date for a new Counter-Strike: Source hack being developed by a coder referred to as ID^1. The post lists a rundown of already-completed features and teases more to come, generating the kind of anticipation typical of cheat-scene 'coming soon' threads. A quick reply from [FkN] Malware pokes fun at Bisdale's date typo, a small, characteristic bit of community banter.
October 7th - ETA For New CSS Hack!— [FkN] Bisdale
You mean october c0ke? september 7th's long gone— [FkN] Malware
FknOwned.com Unveils Its Official Logo
The day fkn0wned finally got a logo — and put out the call for site partnerships.
A short News + Updates announcement from Head Admin [FkN]Bisdale revealing the site's newly-made official logo and banner, crediting fellow member [FkN]memoreX for the design work. Bisdale also uses the post to announce fkn0wned.com is open to partnering with other sites, inviting serious PMs. One early reply from member Sylox offers quick praise for the new look.
I would like to give props to [FkN]memoreX for his work and also a big thanks to memoreX for the great new banner he made us.— [FkN]Bisdale
Looks amazing props.— Sylox
Graphics Crew Applications (2006)
FknOwned puts out the call for two new GFX gods — seven days to prove your seXy work or get deleted.
An admin, [FkN] memOrex., posts an open call recruiting two new members for the site's Graphics Crew, asking hopefuls to reply with samples of their design work within a 7-day application window. The tone is classic mid-2000s forum admin bravado — casual, joking, and mildly threatening toward off-topic spam. One early reply from a user called fum1n is self-deprecating banter accompanied by a string of image links, typical of the era's low-effort application posts.
iff u are interested in joining the Graphics Crew... by simple posting some of your own seXy work— [FkN] memOrex.
if the case that u are all poop then we totally fuked— [FkN] memOrex.
i suck.— fum1n
Site Update: Gallery, NSFW Section, and VIP Tier Announced
Fkn0wned rolls out a brand-new gallery — NSFW, private nudes-for-nudes trading, and a VIP tier to boot.
An official site update posted by owner/CEO TuxifieD announcing the launch of the forum's new image gallery, broken into safe-for-work, not-safe-for-work, and an invite-only 'private' section for trading personal pictures, plus mentions of a Sig of the Week feature and a possible VIP tier for top contributors. It also notes that forum mods had been reinstalled after issues, with a promised fix to the points system. Replies are short, upbeat member reactions welcoming the changes — pretty typical low-key 2007 forum news post vibe.
Well lots of changes as always to fkn0wned.— TuxifieD
I like the Not safe for work section— bobbafett07
awsome man!!! Cant w8 for the mods to come— asshoel50
Fkn0wned Needs You! (Topsites Vote Drive)
The one where the head admin begged everyone to click a topsites banner to keep fkn0wned alive
A News + Updates post from founding admin [FkN] Bisdale asking the community to vote for the site on a topsites list to boost traffic. It's an early, low-drama housekeeping thread from the site's first days in mid-2006, with member [FkN] ICE} chiming in that the site had already climbed to #3 on the list. A small snapshot of forum growing pains and community boosterism from fkn0wned's early history.
Fkn0wned needs you now and more then ever!— [FkN] Bisdale
#3 already. Nice.— [FkN] ICE}
Support Forums Launched (2006)
The day FkN0wned finally told the nubs where to go — politely, for once.
Head Admin Bisdale announces the creation of a dedicated Support subforum after staff were flooded with PMs asking for hacking help. Members are directed to read the CSS Hacking FAQ first, then post in the new support forum if issues persist. A member replies approvingly, hoping it will cut down on redundant help threads cluttering the board.
So with the number of PM's the [FkN] staff and I have been getting I thought it was time to make a support section.— [FkN] Bisdale
good now the noobs can stop making unnecessary threads— kolaN^
Recruiting CS 1.6 Moderators
The day Fkn0wned admitted their staff was all CSS players and went looking for some 1.6 blood.
Head Admin [FkN] Bisdale posted an official staff-recruitment call in the News + Updates section, noting the site's moderation team was mostly CSS-focused and needed dedicated CS 1.6 moderators. Requirements included hacking/technical familiarity with CS 1.6, proven forum activity, and a daily time commitment, with a stern note against PM-begging for the role. One early applicant, rhion82, replied touting years of legit CS 1.6 experience and free time to dedicate.
Please do not PM me begging for a position. Only apply if you are 100% serious and can fit all the criteria.— [FkN] Bisdale
I love to play cs legit and no hacks.— rhion82
Site Under Construction Notice (Sept 2006)
The day FknOwned went dark for 'reconstruction' — and someone immediately asked what the hell happened.
A short admin announcement from [FkN] memOrex informing members that the FknOwned site was undergoing reconstruction, with an apology for bugs and downtime and a promise things would be back within 24 hours. One member replied in mild confusion/amusement at the sudden changes. A small, mundane but characteristic slice of site housekeeping from the forum's early days.
FKN is currently under going reconstruction please be aware of any bugs and errors, we should be fully up and running in the next 24hours...— [FkN] memOrex.
wow what in the hell did yall do guys lol— MisFiTs666
New Gallery Feature Launched on FknOwned
The day fkn0wned got itself a shiny new image gallery — and Bisdale, member #1, was the one who flipped the switch.
A short announcement thread from the site's Head Admin, [FkN] Bisdale, introducing a newly installed gallery module for the forum and inviting members to upload images. It's a brief, low-key admin post rather than a big event, with only one reply from a member (later banned) saying they'd add photos the next day. A small but genuine snapshot of the site's early, everyday upkeep in mid-2006.
I have just finished installing a new gallery for fkn0wned, this one has many more options and will work a lot better.— [FkN] Bisdale
Looks cool! Ill get some tomorrow. Tired.— conlich
FknOwned Gallery Relaunched (Oct 2006)
The day FknOwned brought its image gallery back online — and memOrex offered to whip up some buttons for it
A short News + Updates announcement from Head Admin [FkN] Bisdale confirming the FknOwned Gallery was back online as of 26th October, with only a public 'funny images' section available at launch and more promised soon. Admin [FkN] memOrex. replied enthusiastically, offering to make some buttons for the site. A small, upbeat housekeeping post typical of the site's early admin-run era.
Fkn0wned Gallery Back You can check it out here . At the moment there are no public sections except the funny images section.— [FkN] Bisdale
sweet... i make som buttons now...— [FkN] memOrex.
Source Engine Update Released (June 27, 2007)
Valve dropped a Source engine patch, and c0ke was first to post it.
A brief news post in the Fkn0wned.Com 'News + Updates' section relaying a Source engine update released by Valve's Jason Ruymen on June 27, 2007. Posted by longtime member c0ke, who held Member No. 1 and was later listed as Retired Staff, this is a routine community news bulletin rather than a discussion thread. It reflects the site's role as a gaming/cheat-scene hub keeping members updated on CS:S and Source engine changes.
TeamSpeak Server Back Online (Dec 2006)
The day Fkn0wned's TeamSpeak came back from the dead — and got a two-word 'gj'
A short, routine site-news post from Head Admin [FkN] Bisdale announcing that the community's TeamSpeak voice server was restored after roughly a week of downtime, pitched as a place to get one-on-one hack support. It drew a single brief reply from member 'afteryou' thanking Bisdale. A small, mundane housekeeping moment that nonetheless captures the daily upkeep behind running an early cheat-scene community.
Hey just letting everyone know that the Fkn0wned Team Speak is back online after a week or so of being down.— [FkN] Bisdale
gj bisdale thx— afteryou