I have been dismayed at how Hackforums has descended into a wasteland. I told the owner, the place is fast becoming extinct. You need to treat people better, his response was to ban my account. I have paid over $450 in upgrade fees and donations, a further $700 on awards. I have personally given him a total of $1,150 and he banned me for caring about the place falling to pieces mainly because of his actions.
I would advise everybody not to waste another second there because you will regret it like I did. There is no loyalty or respect. This guy expects money for doing the bare minimum. He offers nothing to the place, just living off his old name when he was a somebody, the forum is pretty much empty.
I am sad but it's time to move on. I wish I did sooner tbh.