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Rants and Raves: 'No Threads About Yourself' Rule Post
The pinned rule that basically said: don't beg for flames, or c0ke will make it personal.
This is a short rules-announcement thread pinned in the Rants and Raves subforum by founding staff member c0ke, laying down the law against 'why does everyone hate me' style self-pity threads. The tone is classic mid-2000s forum admin bravado, threatening to dox rule-breakers as a deterrent rather than describing any real incident. It's less a discussion and more a permanent notice defining what the ranting board was and wasn't for.
This forum is for ranting and raving not flaming!
Do not make a thread asking people to flame you or why they hate you.— c0ke
Scammer Section Suggestion Debate
The great 'should we have a scammer list' debate — shut down by staff after three pages of arguing.
A member proposed creating a dedicated section to publicly list scammers, sparking a back-and-forth in Suggestions + Feedback. Staff like Shifty (Co-Manager) pushed back, arguing that proven scammers already get banned and that a name-and-shame list was pointless since scammers would just change usernames. The thread ran three pages before being officially closed by staff member DCLXVI with the suggestion marked as rejected.
If you get scammed your a dumb ass. If you prove you got scammed though the scammer will be banned.— Shifty
Suggestion will not be implemented.— DCLXVI
Emrys Steps Down
One more name leaves the staff list — Emrys hangs up the mod hat for 'real life commitments.'
A short Site News thread marking the retirement of staff member Emrys, who announced they were stepping down from their position to focus on real-life obligations, while promising to stick around informally. Fellow long-timers trs and Fopje replied with well-wishes, treating it as another routine but bittersweet farewell in the forum's ongoing turnover of staff.
And another one bites the dust— trs
Well my time's come to a close. I've decided that I will be stepping down from my position.— Emrys
New [FkN] GFX Crew Moderators Announced
Four names get the nod to run the GFX Basement — official staff, incoming.
An official news post from 'Panda' (Site Related > News and Announcements) announcing the results of a staff selection process for the GFX Basement forums. Four members — Siemen, Puree, Famousss, and qwerty55 — were named the new moderators overseeing the graphics/design section, with promises of a content surge to follow. The tone is upbeat and ceremonial, typical of a staff milestone announcement, with a quick congratulatory reply from longtime member KZA.
Well the wait has been long enough, and after a serious deliberation process on two levels - first with the general staff and then with upper management - the new official members of the [FkN] GFX Crew have been chosen.— Panda
Once more, well done to the four above for making the cut! And good luck to them.— Panda
PSA: Steam Keygens Are Fake
A veteran member shuts down the eternal 'does a Steam keygen exist' myth in one blunt post.
A short PSA-style thread posted in the Steam Client subforum by longtime member Afteryou, warning users that keygens for Steam games do not exist and that anything claiming to be one is either a duplicate key or malware. The post doubles as a moderation notice, stating that future keygen threads would be deleted or closed. It's a small but characteristic snapshot of the mid-2000s cheat/warez forum culture, where staff routinely had to debunk scam tools and set ground rules for the community.
there are no such thing as keygens for any steam related game— Afteryou
if you want a virus go ahead and google this— Afteryou
Rant and Rave Rules
The one thread everyone skipped until they got banned for breaking it
A short rules-posting for the 'Rants and Raves' subforum on Fkn0wned.Com, laid down by an early staffer/founding-era member going by 'Shifty' (posting under the account 'r3birth?', member #6, later banned). It set boundaries for the forum's designated venting space: no self-pity threads begging for hate, no calling out other members by name, and no dragging beef from this section onto the rest of the board — all punishable by permanent ban. Beyond that, anything went, capturing the forum's blunt, no-filter 'we moderate your fun' tone.
This forum is for ranting and raving not flaming!
Everything else goes. So let out your anger on whatever else the fuck you want.— Shifty
Steam // Rapidshare Daily Give Away!
Free Steam keys and Rapidshare premium, twice a day, PST — first come first served.
A Minor Updates announcement from founder TuxifieD launching a recurring daily giveaway event, handing out Steam-related prizes and Rapidshare premium access at fixed times (9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST). The thread ran alongside other site activity of the era — SOTW ('Screenshot/Signature of the Week') contests, a new Ventrilo server, and the forum's warn system update. Typical Fkn0wned energy: casual staff-run perks mixed with community contests and inside banter.
9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST give aways— TuxifieD
Spam? I think not..— JamehGould
Fkn0wned Recruiting Sectional Moderators
Staff went hunting for new mods, and the peanut gallery had jokes ready
A Site News post announcing that Fkn0wned was looking for sectional moderators to help run the forum's various boards. The thread drew the usual mix of half-serious interest and forum snark, with members joking about the actual perks of modship being little more than 'power and respect'. A newcomer chimed in mockingly, poking fun at the idea that forum status would impress anyone in real life.
What benefits do i get for becoming a sectional moderator? -Power -Respect ^^ lol'ed— d0t1q
OH HAY, I GOT POWER AND RESPECT ON A FORUM, THAT OUGHT TO GET ME LAID.— Orange Juice Jizz
Item Categorization Guidelines - READ THIS SHIT
The rulebook that split fkn0wned's shady stuff from its... slightly-less-shady stuff.
A pinned, locked admin post from ap3x laying out how items should be sorted between the forum's two trading sections: the Black Market for the sketchier/illegal offerings (crypting services, botnets, keylogs, DDoS tools) and the regular Market Place for tamer goods like Steam accounts, gifts, file-sharing accounts, and game keys. It's a piece of forum housekeeping rather than a discussion thread, reflecting how the site organized its underground economy into tiers of 'acceptable sketchiness.'
In order to keep each Market section organized, we're making this post so you know where your item fits best.— ap3x
New Posting Rules for Red Light District (Warez Sub-forum)
The day staff tried to bring order to Fkn0wned's most chaotic corner
A staff member named Rockforce posted new formatting rules for the Red Light District's warez-sharing sub-forum, describing the section as a 'clusterfuck within a clusterfuck.' The rules mandated standardized topic titles, a specific reply format for posting download links, and required links to be wrapped in hidden code boxes. It's a small piece of forum housekeeping that captures how these old warez boards tried to self-organize before eventually collapsing under their own mess.
Well folks, the red light forum looks like a giant clusterfuck within a clusterfuck, so there are new rules you have to follow— Rockforce
New Posting Rules for the Red Light District (Games)
The day the mods got tired of chaos and locked the warez board down with strict thread formatting rules
A moderator named Rockforce posted a rules announcement for the 'Red Light District' games subforum, describing it as a 'clusterfuck within a clusterfuck' and laying out mandatory formatting for topic titles and reply posts. The new system required a specific thread-naming convention and mandated that download links be wrapped in code and hide tags. It's a classic piece of forum housekeeping lore — the kind of janitorial announcement thread that shows how these warez sections tried to keep some order amid the mess.
Well folks, the red light forum looks like a giant clusterfuck within a clusterfuck, so there are new rules you have to follow— Rockforce
Fkn0wned Staff Promotions and New Crew Announcement
The day fkn0wned handed out new admin badges — who got the nod?
A Site News post from admin silentr0ck announcing staff promotions and welcoming new crew members to the fkn0wned team, with specific congratulations to a member named Nigel. It's a short, upbeat administrative announcement typical of forum housekeeping posts, marking a moment of internal recognition within the community's hierarchy.
Welcome to our newest staff members and congratulations to Nigel— silentr0ck
How To Not Get Banned (3 Warns = Instant Ban)
The rulebook that decided whether you stayed in the crew or got the boot after three strikes.
A staff-posted news/updates thread laying out Fkn0wned.Com's warning system: accumulate three warns and you're auto-banned. Posted by founding staff member c0ke, it served as the community's baseline conduct policy during the site's CS 1.6/CSS/BF2 hacking-and-gaming forum days. It's a housekeeping post rather than a discussion, aimed at keeping newer members in line.
3 Warns = Instant Ban— c0ke
New Posting Rules for Red Light District's Warez Boards
The day staff tried to bring order to fkn0wned's infamous warez dumping ground
A staff moderator named Rockforce posted a rules announcement for the 'Red Light District' section (specifically its Electronic & Audio books subforum), describing the area as a 'clusterfuck within a clusterfuck' and laying out a required thread-naming and reply format to keep warez links organized under single consolidated topics. It's a housekeeping/moderation post rather than a discussion thread, reflecting the loose, semi-chaotic nature of this off-topic corner of the forum where users traded files and links. The tone is dry and exasperated, typical of a mod trying to wrangle an unruly board.
Well folks, the red light forum looks like a giant clusterfuck within a clusterfuck, so there are new rules you have to follow— Rockforce
VIP Discounted to $40/Lifetime + New VIP Hacks
The classic 'VIP sale' announcement thread — where a member's absurd social-engineering loot list stole the show
A Site News post advertising a discounted lifetime VIP subscription and new VIP-tier hacks on Fkn0wned, a gaming/cheat-scene forum. The visible reply comes from 'cjdog1234', asking about paying with a prepaid card, followed by an outlandish signature listing dozens of items allegedly obtained through social engineering (iPhones, iPads, gift cards, gaming gear, even food coupons). It captures the site's commerce-driven VIP model and the boastful, tongue-in-cheek member culture typical of early-2010s cheat forums.
Can i pay with a Vanilla prepaid card? Because i dont have a real cc but if i can use vanilla, im gettin this shit TODAY— cjdog1234
Portal Installed: fkn0wned Gets a Front Page
The day fkn0wned got its front-page portal — new front door, same old crew.
A short Site News announcement marking the installation of a new portal/front-page system for the Fkn0wned Forum, part of the site's broader structure covering its cheat/hack databases (CS 1.6, CoD, Battlefield, etc.) and general forum categories. The page itself is mostly navigation and board scaffolding rather than discussion, reflecting an early, still-growing stage of the site with several sections marked 'Coming soon!'. It's a small but telling snapshot of the forum's infrastructure era, before the community and drama that would later define it took shape.
Portal has been installed
The day fkn0wned got a shiny new front door.
A brief Site News announcement noting that a 'portal' feature had been installed on the forum, likely serving as a landing page alongside the usual index. It's a short administrative post rather than a discussion, capturing a small but tangible step in the site's evolution during its active years. The thread ran at least two pages, suggesting members chimed in with reactions or feedback.
Staff Recruitment Drive
The mods needed backup — who stepped up to run the asylum?
A Site News announcement calling for new staff to help moderate and run the forum, covering sections like General, Leechers Galore, Gaming Market, Security & Hacking, and Art and Design. This kind of post marked a routine but notable moment in a community's lifecycle, as members vied for trusted roles and a bit of status. The thread ran at least two pages, suggesting decent member interest and discussion around who should be picked.
Limited Time Offer: Lifetime VIP for $40
The one time Fkn0wned tried to cash in on lifetime bragging rights for forty bucks.
A Site News announcement promoting a limited-time deal on a lifetime VIP subscription for $40, part of the forum's efforts to fund upkeep through paid member perks. Typical of the site's monetization pushes alongside its cheat/hack database and gaming market boards. The page itself is mostly nav chrome, with the actual sales pitch and offer details having faded from the archive.
Fkn0wned Staff Promotions and New Crew
New mods, new blood — the day fkn0wned reshuffled its staff roster.
A Site News announcement thread on Fkn0wned Forum covering a round of staff promotions and the addition of new crew members. It's a typical site-admin housekeeping post, likely followed by congratulations and community reaction across its two pages. Captures a snapshot of how the forum's hierarchy and 'staff scene' evolved during its active years.
Staff Update: Rhets to RnR, Adora and Nick Promoted
Staff shakeup: a mod shuffled off the team while two members climbed the ranks.
A Site News announcement thread from the Fkn0wned Forum staff, noting that a member/staffer named Rhets was moved to the RnR (Retired/Rest, presumably a retired-staff usergroup) and that Adora and Nick had both received promotions. Only the announcement framing survived in this archive capture; the surrounding forum chrome (categories like General, Leechers Galore, Gaming Market, Security & Hacking, Art and Design, Porn Paradise) shows the breadth of the old community around it.
The "How Do I Unhide Stuff" Thread
A brand new noob asks the eternal forum question — and even the leechers agree the reply-to-unlock system is too easy to cheese
A newcomer, leachy94, posts asking how the site's 'hidden content' spoiler system works, unable to find a search function. Regulars explain that replying to a topic reveals the hidden content, which prompts leachy94 to point out this makes leeching trivially easy since anyone can just type 'unhide' as a reply. A veteran member agrees, and moderator DCLXVI closes the thread once the question is resolved with a final clarifying explanation.
how do i "unhide" it— leachy94
replying is easy even leechers can do that but dont make it obvious lol— leachy94
once you reply to the topic go to the original post and you will be able to see whats hidden its to stop leachers— pyeman
Banned people? - a member asks how forum bans actually work
Newbie asks 'what happens when you get banned?' and immediately gets roasted for asking
A short, mundane thread in the General Discussion section where member Rock Superstar asks basic questions about how forum bans work on Fkn0wned.com - whether banned users can still log in, PM, or post. Other members, including staff member Bucketface, quickly answer (bans lock you out entirely) while mocking the question as a dumb topic. The thread was closed by moderator PaRaNoID the next day marked 'answered', a small but characteristic snapshot of the forum's blunt, joke-heavy moderation culture.
If you get banned, then you are not able to log into your account at all.— mystical1
You get banned for cloging up the general discussion section with incredably dumb topics.— Bucketface
WTF wow why would you even ask this lol— Afteryou
6 Steam Acc's & Moar For Sell Or Trade
A guy tries to trade a pile of VAC-banned Steam accounts for a copy of MW2 — forgets the Market Place has rules
New-ish member xllent listed a batch of Steam accounts (several VAC-banned, one 'good standing') hoping to trade them plus extras for a copy of Modern Warfare 2, directing interested parties to add him off-site. The thread lasted all of four replies before other members pointed out he didn't have the required 100 posts to sell in the Market Place, and an admin locked it citing the rule verbatim. A quick, minor, almost comedic bit of forum bureaucracy in action.
YOU NEED 100 posts RETARD. YOU FAIL.— Sleeping Forest
Is there that many fucking retards that can't read these days?— hoOkz
To sell, you MUST have 100 posts! ... /closed— ap3x
mcm Tries to Sell His Steam Account, Gets Shut Down in 5 Posts
Guy lists his Steam account (MW2! Orange Box! Portal!) for sale — mods lock it before the bidding even gets past $15
Member 'mcm' posted his personal Steam account for sale in the Market Place, listing its game library (Half-Life series, Orange Box, CS:S, MW2, TF2, Garry's Mod) and asking for bids. A couple of replies followed — one lowballing the expected value, one telling him to read the rules, and 'marz' opening the bidding at $15 — before staff smod Kimmi locked the thread for violating the Market Place's 100-post minimum requirement for trading threads. A quick, minor example of the forum's strict trade-rule enforcement in action.
You'll only get a few dollars mate, legit or not legit, doesn't make a difference here.— inSpired
Read the fucking rules.— XpliciteR
ill start it off with $15— marz
Please read. — Market Place shop shutdown, Feb 2010
Founder TuxifieD shuts down every shop in the Market Place in one swoop over rule-breaking
A brief but telling housekeeping thread from Fkn0wned's Market Place, where founder TuxifieD announces he's closed all member shops because too many people were ignoring the posting rules (notably the 100-post minimum to sell/trade). Members like Dev1n and tony979 chime in asking to have their shops reopened or expressing frustration at being locked out by the post-count requirement. It's a small, mundane slice of forum admin life, but it captures the everyday friction between a founder trying to keep the Market Place orderly and members eager to trade/sell.
Due to the fact that no one seems to be able to read the rules, I have closed all the shops.— TuxifieD
I read the rules and have a steam account i want to trade but i cant due to the 100 post rule.— tony979
ty tux— Dev1n
sani20's Steam Shop
A brand-new member drops 40 Steam accounts for sale — and gets shut down before a single trade happens.
A low-post-count member named sani20 posted a mass listing of dozens of Steam accounts (dating back to the mid-2000s, loaded with old Half-Life/Counter-Strike/Source-era games) for sale via PayPal, claiming a few were already sold. The thread was almost immediately locked by staff for violating the Black Market's minimum post-count requirement for trading, turning it into a quick, mildly comedic moderation moment rather than an actual marketplace thread. Staff banter followed, with a semi-serious jab about a member acting like an unofficial mod.
You need at least 100 posts to trade or sell.— Slickz
WANNABE MODERATOR ALERT. Just joking, good job boi.— Kimmi
I have more a lot steam accounts, i update all day more 10,5 accounts.— sani20
How to get points on this forum
A 'tutorial' on the forum points system that barely explains anything — and half the replies just wanted the hidden text unhidden
In late October 2007, member minitureman posted a so-called tutorial on maximizing forum 'points,' though the actual explanation was vague to the point of uselessness and ended with a request for donations. Most replies just asked to unhide the hidden content, admitted they didn't understand what points were even for, or pointed out the point system was disabled at the time. A light, low-effort thread typical of the Tutorials subforum, more notable for the confused/apathetic community reaction than any real info.
it depends entirly on how you intrpet and who on. how fast your points will go up if this helpd please donate to me thanks— minitureman
Um ok, points arent very useful, I hope this changes.— hunterbrute224
a bit useless atm coz there are no points— pyeman
Bio-Hacks: A Member Asks What Happened to the Site
A member noticed something weird on the site — and got quietly pointed somewhere else
A short, low-key thread in General Discussion where a member named 'x3.' asked what had happened to the site after seeing some kind of message pop up, framing it half-jokingly as a warning that an 'attack' would backfire on the staff. Forum regular Goodapollo, a well-known [1K] 1000 Club member, brushed it off and redirected the poster to another thread for the real explanation. The exchange wraps up quickly and cordially, with x3. thanking him for the pointer — a tiny, mundane slice of forum life rather than any real drama.
What have you guys done to the site, it came up with a message from you. Attack ftw, I have heard rumours this will very much bounce back on you as a friendly warning.— x3.
Look around a little more.— Goodapollo
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction downs.— x3.
FkN LAGGGG
One guy's dial-up-tier connection sparks a classic "is it just me?" pile-on
A member named olie22 complained that Fkn0wned was loading painfully slowly for him, wondering if it was a site-wide issue. The thread quickly turned into the forum crowd diagnosing his 256kbps connection, ribbing his PC, and defending the site's honor, with a staff member eventually declaring the matter closed with a flat 'FkN does not lag.' Ultimately it was just olie's own bad internet, not a real site outage — a small, mundane slice of daily forum life.
this is really fucked.... each page on FkN takes at least 1 min to load if not more. i cant FkN use FkN if it laggs like shit— olie22
Question answered, FkN does not lag.— Peski-Ruski
i would still use FkN if i had to wait 1 hour for it load— olie22
Buying Posts - Suggestions & Feedback
One user's bright idea: just let people pay for post count.
A member calling himself 'thesource' floated the idea of letting users literally buy forum posts to inflate their post count. The suggestion was quickly shut down, with 'minitureman' pointing out the '1000 Club' rank already served as a sort of buy-your-way-in status, and 'Looter' bluntly questioning why anyone would want fake activity. Staff member miLLer chimed in before the thread was closed outright by moderator Shifty, who dismissed it in one line as a 'Stupid idea.'
can any1 make it so that we cn buy posts? just an idea hehe— thesource
why would you want to buy posts?— Looter
Stupid idea.— Shifty.
Do warnings expire?
One member's mystery 2/5 warning from a September mix-up gets wiped clean by staff decree.
A member with 362 posts asked whether forum warnings expire, explaining they'd been sitting at 2/5 since mid-September after accidentally typing 'unhide' in the wrong thread while juggling two open windows. A Manager (tKeR) quickly granted forgiveness, clearing the warning. The exchange then turned lighthearted as another well-known member, ballistic, jokingly begged to be forgiven too. The thread was marked resolved by staff the same night.
Do warnings expire? I have had 2/5 since September 16th for accidently typing unhide in an announcement thread instead of a hidden topic
You are forgiven.— tKeR
can i be forgiven Lord! CAN I!— ballistic
Stretch! - the site layout is broken, help
The whole forum got stretched sideways and half the members piled on to report it
A member named bobbafett07 posted a screenshot showing the Fkn0wned.com layout had become horizontally stretched, guessing it was caused by a social-bookmarking widget ('Post to blinkbits, del.icio.us'). Several members quickly chimed in confirming they had the same display bug, making posts hard to read. Replies ranged from genuine sympathy and reassurance that admins would fix it, to a joking suggestion to code the fix yourself, to pointing the OP toward staff member Niggorex for help.
My fkn0wned is getting stretched. I think it's because of that "Post to blinkbits, post to del.icio.us" and all that crap. Anyway to fix?— bobbafett07
Code the mod by yourself <3 lol— blackxthink
PM Niggorex.— mr.N0Nam3
Post Count In The Humor Section
A member wanted post-count XP disabled in the Links/Humor section for being 'useless' and 'disgusting'
A short suggestion thread from November 2007 where longtime member Peski-Ruski proposed that posts in the Humor/Links section shouldn't count toward a user's post count, arguing the section was being clogged with low-quality content and didn't reflect genuine site contribution. Another member pushed back, pointing out that joking around was literally the purpose of that forum section. The exchange stayed brief and civil, with Peski-Ruski clarifying he wasn't against the section's existence, just its effect on post-count stats. A small, low-key glimpse into the site's internal forum-economy debates.
Should be disabled, that way it's to tell who actually has been contributing or participating in improving the site.— Peski-Ruski
But..Isn't that the point of that section of the forums?— lol
I'm not saying the purpose of the section should be changed, I'm saying it clugs up the database with useless shit that's all.— Peski-Ruski
Design on fk0wned
New guy can't find the forums, gets roasted for misspelling the site's own name
A member named venzin complains that the fkn0wned homepage layout makes it hard to find the actual forums, sparking a short, good-natured feedback thread. Regulars chime in with workarounds (bookmark the forum directly, look for the button on the right side), someone points out venzin misspelled 'fkn0wned' in his own thread title, and a newbie's complaint about not finding the 'VIP hack section' gets mocked since it's only visible to VIP members. An admin closes the thread with a one-line 'lol at this topic' moderator note, a fittingly casual end for a minor site-feedback gripe.
You spelt fkn0wned wrong.— deX-
It's to avoid an overload of newfaggottry— ap3x
This topic has been closed by a moderator(me). Reason: " lol at this topic "— PopTart
Disapointing Feedback
A guy complains the homepage is laggy, gets roasted for his spelling instead of getting help
A member named ynaggo gripes that Fkn0wned.com loads too slowly as his homepage, blaming too many features. Staff and regulars (NutterNZ, Industry, olie22, -Still Life-, bobbafett07) push back, saying it loads fine for them and asking about his connection speed, with one retired staffer mocking his misspelling of 'disappointing' in the thread title. It devolves into mild ribbing rather than a real technical fix, typical low-stakes site feedback banter.
whats your speed don't blame the site learn to spell "disappointing"— -Still Life-
maybe you just got a case of teh suckz0rs?— Industry
Im not nerd— ynaggo
Announcement: Recruiting Staff - Want to join FkN? Look Here
A staff recruitment notice turns into a quick 'wait, is this even real?' moment
A sticky-style announcement thread about FkN0wned recruiting new staff got sidetracked almost immediately when a member pointed out the listed staff roster was outdated, naming two people (Jaska and c0ke) who'd already left the team. A Supervisor said he'd look into updating it, while another member questioned whether the thread was a genuine announcement or just a suggestion, since it lived in the Suggestions & Feedback board. It's a small, procedural exchange, but a nice little snapshot of how the site's staff structure got maintained and second-guessed in real time.
Jaska's not on the team anymore, neither's c0ke.— Peski-Ruski
so is this thread for realz or is this a suggestion?— Jack Bauer
I'll look into it, thanks.— Shifty.
The 'Unhide Spam' Complaint
One member begged Fkn0wned to stop the endless wall of 'unhide, ty, thanks' clogging every hack release thread — mods shut it down in hours.
A brief Suggestions + Feedback thread from November 2007 where member bobbafett07 proposed splitting hack-release threads into a download-unhide thread and a separate discussion thread, tired of scrolling through pages of low-effort 'unhide'/'ty' replies. Staff member Shifty pointed out the General Discussion forum already served that purpose, bobbafett07 pushed back mildly, and another member (miLLer) chimed in with a dismissive one-liner before the thread died. Shifty closed it the same day as 'dead discussion' — a tiny, mundane snapshot of everyday forum housekeeping around the site's unhide-gated cheat release culture.
It's a tad annoying wanting to read peoples responses and going through pages of "unhide", "ty" and "thanks".— bobbafett07
Why do you think we have General Discussion thread...— Shifty.
lol bobbafett you tube.— miLLer
The Great [FkN] Worldwide Clan Proposal (Denied)
A new member pitched a 'worldwide FkN0wned clan' to rival myg0t — got shut down in six minutes flat.
A member named necroviz suggested Gametration create an official worldwide [FkN] clan tag for CS:S and BF2, hyping it as bigger than the notorious myg0t. Longtime staffer Shifty immediately closed the thread, noting the exact same suggestion had been made hundreds of times before. Necroviz took the rejection in stride with a sarcastic 'wow, never would've guessed' before wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. A quick, minor exchange, but a nice snapshot of the recurring 'let's form a mega-clan' pitch that apparently came up constantly on the board.
just think about it a WORLDwide clan that would pwn everyone under the name of FkN0wned!!— necroviz
There has already been 100s of suggestions for this. Sorry it isn't going to happen.— Shifty
100s? wow. never would've guessed.— necroviz
You must post before DLing
A noob asks why downloads require a post first — and gets promptly told to stop leeching
A low-post-count member questions the site's 'post before downloading' rule, wishing for the old days when it wasn't required. Established members explain it dates back to when the unhide banner system was being reworked, and defend the rule as a way to deter leechers, pointing newcomers toward the '1K Club' as an alternative. The thread has the typical feel of a suggestions/feedback board: a minor gripe met with veteran pushback and mild condescension toward newer members.
I think everyone liked it when you didnt have to post that 1 dude— ASMARSHLAH
If you do not want to keep posting "unhide" then join the 1k club.— Insatiable.
I think it's good so that noobs like you don't leech hacks. Good day.— www. t h e c 0 r e.net
Making Site Voting 'Obligatory' to Climb the Rankings
Two members plot how to bribe the porn-and-warez crowd into voting for Fkn0wned
A short suggestion thread in the Site Related > Suggestions & Feedback board where member Peski-Ruski proposes making voting for the site mandatory, floating the idea of tying it to warez/pass access to boost turnout, arguing the site's porn and warez visitors alone could push it to first place in whatever vote ranking system was in play. banak chimes in referencing how a Russian site handled voting via a popup window and asks if something similar could be implemented here, while noting the 1K Club (a veteran member group) shouldn't be affected by any changes. It's a small, practical housekeeping thread typical of the era's forum culture, focused on site growth tactics rather than drama.
Should be obligatory.— Peski-Ruski
If we had half the people that come here for pr0n and warez vote (minus the active members) we would have no problems with getting to the first place.— Peski-Ruski
Yeah, the russ site they open a new window of the voting site. Maybe we could do anything like this here?— banak
What do you want? — shaping the Gaming General section
Crew leader Nick asked the community what they wanted from Gaming General — a small, telling snapshot of a forum still figuring itself out.
A [FkN] Crew member, Nick, opened this thread in mid-2011 asking the Gaming General subforum what kind of content people wanted — platforms (PC/Xbox/PS3), game reviews, tutorials, that sort of thing. A handful of regulars chimed in with quick preferences: PC by default, some PS3 love, shooters, and a suggestion to use game reviews to funnel traffic into the warez section. It's a modest, low-drama thread, but a nice little time capsule of how the admins crowdsourced direction for the board back when the forum was still actively growing.
What do you guys want in this section? What type of games? Pc, Xbox, Ps3?— [FkN] Nick
Some game reviews would be awesome, user made and picked off of other sites... it could also make the warez section more popular— SneekerN
Well PS3 shooters would be awesome. Also,some hacks or mods like CFWs for the PS3 would be really ok.— [VIP] r0ck
Rules of the Stickam Video Caps Section
The founder laid down the law for the forum's Stickam caps subforum — and got immediately hit on in the replies.
A stickied rules post from founder TuxifieD setting basic posting guidelines for the Stickam Video Caps subforum under Porn Paradise / Red Light District — covering file hosting, no underage content, no personal info about the women in videos, and how to format posts. The thread quickly derails into a light flirty aside directed at Tuxified's avatar, a mod (Skippy) editing out a 'retarded' post from user Bulle7, and a mild dispute that follows. A small, low-stakes moment typical of the section's loose, semi-serious moderation style.
I LIKE THE WAY YOu MOVE— TuxifieD
I like the way you stand so much (in your avatar)— Lukeyyy
Edited your post of literacy fails and removed Bulle7s retarded post.— Skippy
Selling Level 70 Dwarf Hunter (Europe)
Guy tries to sell his WoW hunter, forgets the golden rule: 100 posts to trade.
A member named Jawl posted a for-sale listing for a level 70 Dwarf Hunter on a European WoW server, linking an armory profile and offering PayPal or Steam trades. The thread was quickly shut down by other members pointing out he didn't meet the forum's 100-post minimum required to trade, leading to a curt exchange before a moderator officially closed it in early 2008. A tiny, forgettable footnote of the Trading subforum's gatekeeping culture.
you have to have over 100 posts to trade mate— jcomp6
im sorry im not mr. farkin spammalot.— Jawl
need 100 posts plz close— chaser123
Member Tagging Suggestion Thread
Someone wanted Facebook-style @tagging on Fkn0wned — an admin's answer and a glorious troll derailment followed.
A member pitched a Facebook-style '@' tagging feature for posts and statuses, sparking mild interest from regulars. An admin clarified the forum software couldn't do that, but quoting someone already triggered a notification, which satisfied most. The thread took a turn when a member posted an absurd, obviously fake 'tutorial' for ripping Facebook's tagging code and grafting it onto the site, complete with a mocking '...profit' meme structure, prompting sarcastic disbelief and an 'obvious troll' image reply from the admin.
Not possible at the moment, if you want a notification to go to a person when you're using the boards, you can just quote them with the "Reply" or "MultiQuote" buttons.— [FkN] ap3x
6. Add the new updated piece of coding to the website database. 7. ????? 8. Profit.— Nintendo
You must be kiddin right? No really I mean it..— [VIP] Fopje
Website Showroom
Charlie proposes a 'show off your website' section — and even RandyCandy has to admit it's a good idea
A brief, low-key suggestion thread on Fkn0wned where member Charlie pitches adding a 'Website Showroom' subforum where members could share their own websites and get feedback. The idea gets quick, friendly buy-in from regulars RandyCandy and mystical, with some light teasing about it being Charlie's first decent idea. It's a small slice of the site's community-building side, away from the cheats and warez sections.
I think this is the first and only smart idea you've had so far— RandyCandy
I for once agree with Randy. I like this idea.— mystical
Thanks, I try to do anything to help this community.— Charlie
The Great CAPTCHA Debate
Members begged staff for a CAPTCHA to stop bot-spammed 'infectious warez' — staff said no.
A member named mystical proposed adding CAPTCHA verification to stop bot accounts from spamming the forum with potentially malware-laced downloads, sparking a short back-and-forth about whether it should apply to registration, posting, or thread-flooding specifically. VIP silentrock claimed credit for the original idea and pitched a flood-limit alternative, while xTremist and others argued about post-count restrictions on warez sections instead. Admin PopTart clarified registration already required CAPTCHA, and the thread was ultimately closed by moderator ap3x, who sided with Fopje's 'just use common sense' take and shut down any near-term CAPTCHA-for-posting plans.
Yeah nice work stealing other people's idea mystical.— silentrock
No matter what you do, there will be bots. If they can bypass the registration captcha they can bypass posting one.— [FkN] PopTart
We won't be adding a CAPTCHA anytime soon.— [FkN] ap3x
FkN Crew and Graphics Crew Recruitment
The one where the site owner had to beg people to actually apply
A Site News recruitment thread on Fkn0wned calling for new [FkN] Crew and Graphics Crew members, with over a dozen regulars and VIPs chiming in to wish applicants luck. Owner f0wh posted mid-thread pushing back on low turnout, noting the site needed 10+ new crew/graphics members and was disappointed with the response so far. Mostly a supportive, low-drama thread full of 'good luck' posts, community shout-outs (like thanking Manlosa for signature art), and the usual reminders to use the report button and say thanks.
Don't hold back your applications because you think you're not good enough. Currently, the amount of crew we need is pretty high (upwards of 10+ counting graphics crew), so your chances of being accepted are good. I'm not very impressed with the numbers of applications we've gotten so far.— f0wh
Gl everyone hopefully fkn will get what its looking for— darkfolf
Good luck to all. Thanks Manlosa for the Great sig <3— ңƩx čode
The Great Media Sub-Forum Debate
Should the Media section live or die? Fkn0wned's VIPs and Crew argue it out.
A short back-and-forth in the Comments and Suggestions area about whether the forum's Media section (for movies, TV, music) should be kept, deleted, or merged into General. Members note the irony that even staff weren't posting in the correct section, poking fun at the forum's own organization. デイブ points out he'd already floated a merge suggestion earlier, prompting a bit of ribbing from Puree.
then why have a media section to begin with? yup just delete it.— Arii
The sad thing is even the staff here are posting in the right section lol— RandyCandy
Fighting the system before it was cool— Puree
TopQualityTech.com Custom PC Partnership Promo
The time fkn0wned's own site owner tried to sell you a custom gaming rig — with a year of VIP thrown in
A promotional post from site owner TuxifieD announcing a partnership between fkn0wned.com and TopQualityTech.com, a custom PC building site, with proceeds supposedly funding the forum and its Deception Networks servers. Buyers mentioning fkn0wned were promised special treatment, plus a free year of VIP at SourceIndustries.net (valued at $250) with any computer purchase. It's a short, businesslike ad thread rather than a discussion, bumped once about a week after posting.
We are currently in partnership with topqualitytech.com and when you purchase from them, part of the earnings goes towards fkn0wned.com and deception networks server.— TuxifieD
FOR A LIMItED TIME I AM GIVING AWAY FREE VIP FOR A YEAR AT SOURCEINDUSTRIES.NET!!!— TuxifieD