Habbo caught up in child sex scandal / Habbo Mute

[Kyle]

unmute to come?

http://i45.tinypic.com/1o1v7r.png
WOOOOO

[.DnB]

The word 'sexy' used to be filtered, I think rooms such as 'sexy singles' should be filtered to under 16s and more effort should be made to educate users about the habbo way and rules and safety as in do not ever give personal details away, tell them how dangerous it is, habbo should be kept fun for them without things like 'sexy singles' lowering the tone

[iBlueBox]

Just me or is habbo down?

[GoldenMerc]

Maybe if your age is before x then you have a stricter filter. Anyone who lies about there age its their own problem

[Kyle]

it's down iBlueBox;

[GoldenMerc]

Maybe updating it now, re-installing the chat protocol

[Jurv]

it's fine for me? :S

[AlexHenry]

Mhm it aint working for me and looking at Paul's Twitter it seems like it is going to be back up soon?!

[Jurv]

http://icap.me/i/vT4bEfp9v7.png

[MKR&*42]

I think it won't load for people who are logged out? OR it may just be random people 'cause it won't work for me xD.

[qaxzsw]

Anyway, now I've won that argument, I don't think Habbo will last much longer really. Or at least .com, when you think about it numbers have been falling for ages. Everytime I log on there's only around 4k users on. When you think that's from America, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, that's very, very low, especially compared to the numbers Habbbo used to have. With this mute they've probably lost a few users and they've lost a few sources of income. Let's see how this pans out...

[MKR&*42]

Anyway, now I've won that argument, I don't think Habbo will last much longer really. Or at least .com, when you think about it numbers have been falling for ages. Everytime I log on there's only around 4k users on. When you think that's from America, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, that's very, very low, especially compared to the numbers Habbbo used to have. With this mute they've probably lost a few users and they've lost a few sources of income. Let's see how this pans out...


When I'm logged in, it's usually 8k users on (late afternoon) and considering that number stays constant (fair enough it falls to 6-4k overnight) it can't be that dreadful? You also need to consider this is throughout different timezones. Although I do agree that users probably have fallen rapidly since the English speaking hotel merge. I think .pt and .es are the only sites doing extremely well tbh.

[Ladiesman13]

Anyway, now I've won that argument, I don't think Habbo will last much longer really. Or at least .com, when you think about it numbers have been falling for ages. Everytime I log on there's only around 4k users on. When you think that's from America, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, that's very, very low, especially compared to the numbers Habbbo used to have. With this mute they've probably lost a few users and they've lost a few sources of income. Let's see how this pans out...

Wasn't 2011 Sulake's most profitable year ever?

[xxMATTGxx]

Paul has started tweeted again, just go to: https://twitter.com/#!/PaulLaFo/ to see them all.

[qaxzsw]

Wasn't 2011 Sulake's most profitable year ever?

I don't know, but if it is, it must be making loads of profit from the spanish hotel, I doubt the english speaking hotel alone is making more profit than ever.

[xxMATTGxx]

9 more improvements to come:


@dominic_gunn As always, thoughtful tweet. Thx. Help button completely rethought thru. Good insight. 9 other improvements too. More soon.

[GoldenMerc]

How long i wonder mind

[.DnB]

Bless Paul feel sorry for him, he has been so involved and nice on twitter

[GoldenMerc]

Bless Paul feel sorry for him, he has been so involved and nice on twitter

Imagine he's getting a lot of tweets atm

[lTraditional]

Someone tweeted him saying he is the worst CEO, like seriously... Paul actually answers our questions and interacts with the users. He is a great CEO in my opinion.

[GoldenMerc]

Someone tweeted him saying he is the worst CEO, like seriously... Paul actually answers our questions and interacts with the users. He is a great CEO in my opinion.

I know and he replied too lol!

[Mathew]

http://icap.me/i/vT4bEfp9v7.png
Light-hearted humour or a petty dig? He needs to keep professional!

Yeah Habbo doesn't load for me either.

[Dutch]

Come on! Habbo is a comunity were children come to CHAT with eachother, ofcourse there are perverts on habbo hotel!
WHOLE THE INTERNET IS FULL OF IT!
I mean, Chatroullette? Camsex? Pornsites? Pedofiles? THEIR IN EVERY COUNTRY, IN EVERY CHAT PROGRAM, IN EVERY CORNER OF YOUR SCREEN!
You can't blame habbo for that.. I mean, I've played habbo when I was 10 years old and even when i think of it nowadays, I still get a trusted feeling. Habbo is, and was. A place were all my buddies could hang out safe with eachother on the internet.. With my friends we opened a caffee ''cafee bierenhuis'' (english: The beer pub) and I never had one bad experience back then, And even if i log in today.. Its the internet, so If anyone says: Hey what's your msn? Wanna cam with me? Show me your *REMOVED*. Their is one simple solution: Haha, Bye! Oh yeah, your mom called.. She was upset because your a pedofile and she's wondering when she's finally gonna have grandchildren...

Edited by Matts (Forum Moderator): Please don't avoid the forum filter, thanks.

[Xedia]

@jack_ives7: @PaulLaFo You deserve an award, worst CEO in the history of ever!


@PaulLaFo @jack_ives7 What does the trophy look like? Make me a badge! :)

He is a bad CEO, but I admire his persistence through this.

[Ladiesman13]

I don't know, but if it is, it must be making loads of profit from the spanish hotel, I doubt the english speaking hotel alone is making more profit than ever.

That's a good point. But, I'm almost certain that Sulake as a company had it's best year last year. And, as a company if you have 5 stores and one isn't doing so well, you let the other 4 pick up the slack. I would imagine....

[xxMATTGxx]

That's a good point. But, I'm almost certain that Sulake as a company had it's best year last year. And, as a company if you have 5 stores and one isn't doing so well, you let the other 4 pick up the slack. I would imagine....

Wikipedia does say this:


In March 2011, Sulake reported a record financial year. Revenue was up more than 20 percent over 2009, resulting in sales of €56.2 million ($78.7 million).[4] Sulake’s EBITDA in 2010 totaled €5.4 million ($7.6 million, 9.5 percent of revenue) and thus significantly improved from the previous year (€0.6 or $0.8 million). Net profit was €1.6 million ($2.3 million). Sulake has also been playing an active role in assisting the police in investigations connected to the theft of online furniture.

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This is interesting, not sure if it will happen for real but the idea has been passed on:


@PaulLaFo Could you not implement an age limit on rooms when creating a room, linking with the d.o.b people put down when they signed up?


@jonathanlunness Jonathan I just shared your idea on our internal social network for Staff to look at. Thanks so much!

https://twitter.com/PaulLaFo/status/213371858119172096

[Jarkie]

is anyone experiencing issues? I keep getting horrid lag, and sometimes the rooms dont even load. and just right this moment I got disconnected from Habbo.

also, i can't wait for the mute to be removed its so boring lmao

[Xedia]

@jonathanlunness: @PaulLaFo Could you not implement an age limit on rooms when creating a room, linking with the d.o.b people put down when they signed up?

‏
@PaulLaFo: @jonathanlunness Jonathan I just shared your idea on our internal social network for Staff to look at. Thanks so much!

Hmm, I'm not sure if I like this idea or not. If somebody creates a sex room, I doubt they care about the age of people in their room.

[GoldenMerc]

The dob thing for creating rooms isn't a bad idea tbh

[Inseriousity.]

Hope we're unmuted soon. Honestly, channel 4 are so selfish, they could've waited til July when hx olympics (http://www.habbox.com/olympics) are over!

[lTraditional]

I am acting like he is my favorite celeb, the way I am refreshing his Twitter. Although, I want the updates!

[qaxzsw]

https://p.twimg.com/AvYNQlECMAAyldh.png

[Xedia]

Idk why, But I sense an unmute coming soon. With his recent tweets an all

[Nath.]

Paul has done a good job I believe @ above.

Anyways:
"And we keep it constructive. Love the candles. Staff made me promise not to mention The Big Unmute :)"
https://twitter.com/#!/PaulLaFo

[GoldenMerc]

https://p.twimg.com/AvYNQlECMAAyldh.png

Being imature won't help the situation will it?

[qaxzsw]

Being imature won't help the situation will it?

If you haven't noticed, there's nothing YOU or anyone on habbox can do to help this situation... now lighten up it's a bloody game

[Xedia]

Being imature won't help the situation will it?

Right now, nothing will :D

[Mathew]

https://p.twimg.com/AvYNQlECMAAyldh.png
Sigh... kids.

[GoldenMerc]

If you haven't noticed, there's nothing YOU or anyone on habbox can do to help this situation... now lighten up it's a bloody game
Im not saying anything will speed up the process but drawing on someones face is something i done when i was like 11.

Right now, nothing will :D
I've noticed.

[rubuter1]

To be honest, It's the children's fault. They obviously knew it was for teenagers, yet they went. What I found funny was that channel four went into the 18+ rooms ect instead of the public rooms. But who knows?

[GoldenMerc]

To be honest, It's the children's fault. They obviously knew it was for teenagers, yet they went. What I found funny was that channel four went into the 18+ rooms ect instead of the public rooms. But who knows?

Every room should be suitable for children aged 13 onwards

[qaxzsw]

Im not saying anything will speed up the process but drawing on someones face is something i done when i was like 11.

I've noticed.

Sigh.. and some people might say playing on habbo is something they did (not done) when they were 11....

[Xedia]

To be honest, It's the children's fault. They obviously knew it was for teenagers, yet they went. What I found funny was that channel four went into the 18+ rooms ect instead of the public rooms. But who knows?

Kids don't read the rules when signing up to games. They see pretty colours and a big "PLAY NOW" button.

[xxMATTGxx]

To be honest, It's the children's fault. They obviously knew it was for teenagers, yet they went. What I found funny was that channel four went into the 18+ rooms ect instead of the public rooms. But who knows?

But the rooms aren't really 18+ because you don't get stopped if you are under the age.

[lTraditional]

Worst CEO ever? What has he done wrong? Without Paul, the communication wouldn't have been good and not as many updates or anything would have been posted and it would all still be a mystery. He is not in charge of Habbo, he can only do certain things.

[Inseriousity.]

I wouldn't say Paul was a bad CEO. He took the choice to make his company more open to the community by interacting with them. If this news piece had happened years ago none of us woulda known who the CEO even was and it'd all be blamed on the "Hotel Manager" instead. The downside of interacting openly is that it makes you open for criticism but I applaud him for making himself known. What he does and changes though is up for debate though (lol, Habbo council, CMs etc) but I just think he hasn't got many supporters at the moment and don't think it's very fair to say it's his fault when these dating rooms have been around for a long time and definitely before he arrived.

[Michael]

But the rooms aren't really 18+ because you don't get stopped if you are under the age.


@PaulLaFo Could you not implement an age limit on rooms when creating a room, linking with the d.o.b people put down when they signed up?

@jonathanlunness Jonathan I just shared your idea on our internal social network for Staff to look at. Thanks so much!

Looks like that'll soon be changed!

[Xedia]

Worst CEO ever? What has he done wrong? Without Paul, the communication wouldn't have been good and not as many updates or anything would have been posted and it would all still be a mystery. He is not in charge of Habbo, he can only do certain things.

Without him there would be a different CEO, obviously. And probably a better one at that.

[xxMATTGxx]

@PaulLaFo @thoughtqw I think he means as in when you join habbo, before you are able to play, you play through a game, which explains rules.


@CheesyChedgzoy @thoughtqw I like this idea alot, and always have. Like @gamification. I urge Staff to include it in many ways. Good idea!

https://twitter.com/PaulLaFo/status/213375966360244224

Not a bad idea.

[lTraditional]

Without him there would be a different CEO, obviously. And probably a better one at that.

Possibly or we could have had another Homer Simpson who does nothing all day. However, my point is that he isn't the worst CEO ever.

[GoldenMerc]

Without him there would be a different CEO, obviously. And probably a better one at that.

I'd love to see someone like yourself go in his boots, not sure if you notice but before all this happened he worked well i see him tweeting about 13-16 hours a day so most likely when he wakes up and before he goes to bed. Making Habbo better day in day out. Running a company is hard enough, right enough being a CEO of a site like Habbo a multi million pound empire, he's taking all the press, the habbo's all at once, Look at his twitter for example its constantly going off.

[.DnB]

I definitely think it wouldnt take too much effort for mods to have a look through the room names and add the sexy singles type rooms to a list of rooms hidden from under 16s

[lTraditional]

I'd love to see someone like yourself go in his boots, not sure if you notice but before all this happened he worked well i see him tweeting about 13-16 hours a day so most likely when he wakes up and before he goes to bed. Making Habbo better day in day out. Running a company is hard enough, right enough being a CEO of a site like Habbo a multi million pound empire, he's taking all the press, the habbo's all at once, Look at his twitter for example its constantly going off.

I agree with this, everyone is practically against him for something which wasn't even his fault. He didn't design the furni, the rooms and especially with loads of tweets coming in, he is handling it great.

[Mathew]

Making a little tutorial game or throwing an age restriction on guest rooms will not stop paedophiles. Why would the average 14-year-old who makes a "Sexy Singles" make their room an 18+? People who are 18+ don't want cyber-sex in the first place!

[xxMATTGxx]

Making a little tutorial game or throwing an age restriction on guest rooms will not stop paedophiles. Why would the average 14-year-old who makes a "Sexy Singles" make their room an 18+? People who are 18+ don't want cyber-sex in the first place!

Stopping them altogether will never happen and is some what impossible. Making the rules clear isn't that bad of an idea at all - It's getting users aware of the rules and what they can do if they find someone breaking/abusing them. In theory they are just trying to make a Habbo a safer place but here will always be some sort of "bad" guys on there.

It would also help if they improved moderation, which I hope is one of their improvements but we will have to wait and see.

[Xedia]

I'd love to see someone like yourself go in his boots, not sure if you notice but before all this happened he worked well i see him tweeting about 13-16 hours a day so most likely when he wakes up and before he goes to bed. Making Habbo better day in day out. Running a company is hard enough, right enough being a CEO of a site like Habbo a multi million pound empire, he's taking all the press, the habbo's all at once, Look at his twitter for example its constantly going off.

Yep cause a CEO just has to tweet to his players and that makes him great :D Incase you hadn't noticed, he is only applying this update cause of C4. If they didn't do this, Habbo would still be the same as it was 4 days ago, full of sex rooms.

[qaxzsw]

Yep cause a CEO just has to tweet to his players and that makes him great :D Incase you hadn't noticed, he is only applying this update cause of C4. If they didn't do this, Habbo would still be the same as it was 4 days ago, full of sex rooms.

So true, the only person speaking sense here really

[lTraditional]

Stopping them altogether will never happen and is some what impossible. Making the rules clear isn't that bad of an idea at all - It's getting users aware of the rules and what they can do if they find someone breaking/abusing them. In theory they are just trying to make a Habbo a safer place but here will always be some sort of "bad" guys on there.

Indeed, nothing will stop as there is always that one bad guy.

If you want to go so far, it will turn in to Club Penguin where you only need to swear or saying something sexual in this case to be banned. That will not help as this is for teens and I don't think teens want to be treated the way 8 year olds on Club Penguin do.

[GoldenMerc]

Yep cause a CEO just has to tweet to his players and that makes him great :D Incase you hadn't noticed, he is only applying this update cause of C4. If they didn't do this, Habbo would still be the same as it was 4 days ago, full of sex rooms.

No no, course it doesn't but communicating with your customers / clients 24/7 (Helpdesk) and being a ceo doing it when you have other things to do 15 hours a day is absolutely crazy, Yep your most likely right, well it would have been done, just not for a while i think. But hows that his fault? Heck i still think its a small problem that c4 have made bigger.

Theres peodo's everywere, it just takes one huge mistake then they re-offend and do it again and again as seen in the C4 report of that guy.

[xxMATTGxx]

Yep cause a CEO just has to tweet to his players and that makes him great :D Incase you hadn't noticed, he is only applying this update cause of C4. If they didn't do this, Habbo would still be the same as it was 4 days ago, full of sex rooms.


So true, the only person speaking sense here really

That maybe the case yes but at least they are taking action? They aren't just ignoring the reports and Habbo is continuing and no changes has been made what so ever. To be honest, it was only last year when the EU said Habbo and the Xbox 360 platforms are SAFE!

[MKR&*42]

The CEO has been with Sulake for 8 months, give him a break? All these things have come under Paul LaFontaine:

- More interaction with staff via other sources (Fb and Twitter) - people were complaining so much about lack of communication between staff and users as the yrs went by and he actually did something about it.
- Pet horse things got added and people went insane over them.
- LTD rares got added considering the rares being released into the catalogue for 25c were constantly dropping in value.
- Celeb visits returned (sure we've had 3/4 in .com since november).
- A much more modern hotel view.
- Plans for a new UI going ahead (which quite frankly, most people seem to like the look of).
- Habbo Helpers introduced and him saying they could/would eventually have more powers.
- SnowStorm back (unsure if that was being planned before him so dnt trust me on that 1)
- Fast Food game being added which everyone has been strangely addicted to.
- Stray Pixels returning.
- Talent trees making an appearance soon.
- An improved Habbo blog.
- Rentable bots (even though they don't really do much good, at least they went ahead and trialed them)
- Habbo Turkey opening soon.

etc. etc. All people did during 2011 was complain that news article comps were repetitive and boring, that staff never went on the hotel or interacted with users at all (Puffin was probably the only exception to this and maybe a few developers). Sure, moderation hasn't improved and I think that's where he's failed terribly (also not forgetting some bitter comments on twitter) and the massive slash in workforce which just added insult to injury but many "good" things have come under him?

I admire him for taking time out of his personal day to Tweet users, it shows he actually gives a damn :S

[lTraditional]

That maybe the case yes but at least they are taking action? They aren't just ignoring the reports and Habbo is continuing and no changes has been made what so ever. To be honest, it was only last year when the EU said Habbo and the Xbox 360 platforms are SAFE!

IMVU is worst and actually encourage virtual sex so why they keep picking on Habbo is unbelievable. Plus you have loads of 11 year olds on IMVU as well. Same with xbox, more pedos on xbox then on Habbo I believe. They have better things to do then pick on Habbo.

[Xedia]

That maybe the case yes but at least they are taking action? They aren't just ignoring the reports and Habbo is continuing and no changes has been made what so ever. To be honest, it was only last year when the EU said Habbo and the Xbox 360 platforms are SAFE!

My point is there shouldn't have to be a big news report to draw attention to your own companies bad moderation, you should already see it.

[lawrawrrr]

The CEO has been with Sulake for 8 months, give him a break? All these things have come under Paul LaFontaine:

- More interaction with staff via other sources (Fb and Twitter) - people were complaining so much about lack of communication between staff and users as the yrs went by and he actually did something about it.
- Pet horse things got added and people went insane over them.
- LTD rares got added considering the rares being released into the catalogue for 25c were constantly dropping in value.
- Celeb visits returned (sure we've had 3/4 in .com since november).
- A much more modern hotel view.
- Plans for a new UI going ahead (which quite frankly, most people seem to like the look of).
- Habbo Helpers introduced and him they could/would eventually have more powers.
- SnowStorm back (unsure if that was being planned before him so dnt trust me on that 1)
- Fast Food game being added which everyone has been strangely addicted to.
- Stray Pixels returning.
- Talent trees making an appearance soon.
- An improved Habbo blog.
- Rentable bots (even though they don't really do much good, at least they went ahead and trialed them)
- Habbo Turkey opening soon.

etc. etc. All people did during 2011 was complain that news article comps were repetitive and boring, that staff never went on the hotel or interacted with users at all (Puffin was probably the only exception to this and maybe a few developers). Sure, moderation hasn't improved and I think that's where he's failed terribly (also not forgetting some bitter comments on twitter) and the massive slash in workforce which just added insult to injury but many "good" things have come under him?

I admire him for taking time out of his personal day to Tweet users, it shows he actually gives a damn :S

yeeees this is exactly what I was thinking (but couldn't be bothered to type it out)... just because one bad thing happens under his 'reign'? The whole paedo/sex/cyber problem has always existed...

[lTraditional]

My point is there shouldn't have to be a big news report to draw attention to your own companies bad moderation, you should already see it.

EU can and have already stated and I practically quote "We can and will shut down Habbo Hotel if this doesn't improve" so if you were the owner of that company, what would you do? Probably say "You and what army?"

[xxMATTGxx]

If they weren't on Twitter, no one would actually be blaming the CEO as we wouldn't have a clue who it is. Apart from looking at the persons name on the management list. But we would have no way of communicating as they didn't use social media back then. If Paul is really that bad then I doubt he would be here much longer as they would just get rid of him if things were really that bad behind the scenes.

[Xedia]

EU can and have already stated and I practically quote "We can and will shut down Habbo Hotel if this doesn't improve" so if you were the owner of that company, what would you do? Probably say "You and what army?"

I'm not sure how your comment fits in with mine, but anyway.. There's no "If I was owner of this company", because I wouldn't be, and would never want to have such a high responsibility. And yes, I probably would :)

[lTraditional]

I'm not sure how your comment fits in with mine, but anyway.. There's no "If I was owner of this company", because I wouldn't be, and would never want to have such a high responsibility. And yes, I probably would :)

Apologies if I read it wrong which I probably did as I thought you were saying why habbo/sulake are acting on it so bad.

[Xedia]

Apologies if I read it wrong which I probably did as I thought you were saying why habbo/sulake are acting on it so bad.

No need to apologise xD By the looks of Paul's twitter the team are taking on board comments and implementing new ideas. My blame lies with Paul, and why it has took him so long to sort the site's safety out, when it should have been done asap :)

[Bob1]

I'm not sure about the room age feature, don't think it's a good idea. It is possible to stop these rooms from appearing by actually enforcing the rules they claim to want users to adhere to. I think the most troublesome room in 2005 was Newsbox, not because of cybering but because of the large amount of trolls it attracted, close second was Landa's Gay Girl Bar, but that was nothing if you compare it to the popular rooms list on recent Habbo. By closing the rooms Habbos who cybered were driven to empty rooms/smaller rooms and the behaviour was a lot easier to flag and stop. An age limit would just continue to allow the type of behaviour to flourish, it would almost seem as if Habbo was endorsing it. So you want to engage in illicit online behaviour? Go to Habbo they let you put an age limit on your room! Would not be a good PR move.

[Xedia]

I'm not sure about the room age feature, don't think it's a good idea. It is possible to stop these rooms from appearing by actually enforcing the rules they claim to want users to adhere to. I think the most troublesome room in 2005 was Newsbox, close second was Landa's Gay Girl Bar, but that was nothing if you compare it to the popular rooms list on recent Habbo

OMG LOL I remember that..

I don't think there's anything wrong with having "Gay rooms" where people of different sexualities can talk about issues and what not, but it's just when things turn nasty and malicious and you get strip clubs and bed rooms popping up and becoming the most popular rooms.

[Bob1]

OMG LOL I remember that..

I don't think there's anything wrong with having "Gay rooms" where people of different sexualities can talk about issues and what not, but it's just when things turn nasty and malicious and you get strip clubs and bed rooms popping up and becoming the most popular rooms.Sorry probably badly worded, not against rooms encouraging similar minded teens to chat, it was just that particular room got a little out of hand sometimes. I suppose it supports my point that because there were so few rooms made with the purpose of cyber as we shut them down it was easy to monitor Landa's and pick out troublesome behaviour from a sincere discussion.

[Plebings]

it makes me wonder what ideas they actually come up in these meetings, i really hope they did come up with that idea of age restricting rooms before they were told by a habbo, i'm sure it would have been one of the main things people would have thought of considering the recent goings on.

[lawrawrrr]

I'm not sure about the room age feature, don't think it's a good idea. It is possible to stop these rooms from appearing by actually enforcing the rules they claim to want users to adhere to. I think the most troublesome room in 2005 was Newsbox, not because of cybering but because of the large amount of trolls it attracted, close second was Landa's Gay Girl Bar, but that was nothing if you compare it to the popular rooms list on recent Habbo. By closing the rooms Habbos who cybered were driven to empty rooms/smaller rooms and the behaviour was a lot easier to flag and stop. An age limit would just continue to allow the type of behaviour to flourish, it would almost seem as if Habbo was endorsing it. So you want to engage in illicit online behaviour? Go to Habbo they let you put an age limit on your room! Would not be a good PR move.

Yeah, and users would once again, be able to fake their age to experience this. They should be promoting BobbaBar for users who are trying to engage in sexual activity and just completely wipe out dating/kissing/cybering rooms imo.

[Red]

Age restricting rooms? I don't get it. People can easily lie about their age :S Should be deleting inappropriate rooms, not putting a bloody age restriction on them.

[Plebings]

Age restricting rooms? I don't get it. People can easily lie about their age :S Should be deleting inappropriate rooms, not putting a bloody age restriction on them.

yes they should, but still it is a good idea considering whats going on, people can lie about their age but it will hold habbo less responsible if it's the childs fault for lying about their age when they sign up.

fs my english is terrible today

[lTraditional]

If they want to stop people under 13 accessing the site, make it so that if they enter a d.o.b under the age of 13 then they cannot register again on that IP. That should work!

[Xedia]

Age restricting rooms? I don't get it. People can easily lie about their age :S Should be deleting inappropriate rooms, not putting a bloody age restriction on them.

Totally 100000% agree with this. Inappropriate rooms shouldn't even be allowed on a site where kids as young as 13 are involved.

[Mathew]

Landa's Gay Girl Bar

OH MY GOODNESS I REMEMBER THAT. How can I remember that from like... 7 years ago?! OMG... fantastic.

[Plebings]

If they want to stop people under 13 accessing the site, make it so that if they enter a d.o.b under the age of 13 then they cannot register again on that IP. That should work!

bit harsh to ban them for life, what if it was a misclick? most sites now ban people from registering for a few hours or a day.

[Xedia]

If they want to stop people under 13 accessing the site, make it so that if they enter a d.o.b under the age of 13 then they cannot register again on that IP. That should work!

Might be a problem with shared computers and people just faking the D.O.B'S, but it's a good idea.

[MKR&*42]

If they want to stop people under 13 accessing the site, make it so that if they enter a d.o.b under the age of 13 then they cannot register again on that IP. That should work!

Said this somewhereee and it is a good idea tbh. There's the issue though that 1) Users may fake straight away 2) it's not hard to mask your IP nowadays lol. I'd imagine a lot of kids know an awful lot about technology and probably would find some way around it. Nevertheless, I still think it'd be a great thing to implement.

[Red]

If they want to stop people under 13 accessing the site, make it so that if they enter a d.o.b under the age of 13 then they cannot register again on that IP. That should work!

Thing is, that type of chat still isn't appropriate for young teens either. It isn't responsible in the wake of the report to say you are going to allow the behaviour but put an age restriction on it...

I totes remember Landa's gay girl bar too! lmao

[Bob1]

Lots of love for Landa's Gay Girl Bar, simpler times! Lol!

[Alba]

yes they should, but still it is a good idea considering whats going on, people can lie about their age but it will hold habbo less responsible if it's the childs fault for lying about their age when they sign up.

fs my english is terrible today
So because a child lies, that makes it ok for them to be sexually harassed? :S

Ridiculous idea.

[lawrawrrr]

So because a child lies, that makes it ok for them to be sexually harassed? :S

Ridiculous idea.

He only said if a child lies, Habbo is not responsible. In Sulake's eyes, if person A signs up (aged 9) and puts on the form they are 18, then proceeds to tell everyone they're 18, when person B, a 20 year old, proceeds to speak sexually to them (unknowing person A is not 18), how can Habbo be held responsible? As far as they know person A really is 18.

[AgnesIO]

He only said if a child lies, Habbo is not responsible. In Sulake's eyes, if person A signs up (aged 9) and puts on the form they are 18, then proceeds to tell everyone they're 18, when person B, a 20 year old, proceeds to speak sexually to them (unknowing person A is not 18), how can Habbo be held responsible? As far as they know person A really is 18.

In fairness, they really need to decide either sexual areas for all, or no one. It won't work otherwise.

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I have seen people having a rant over the CEO.

Whilst he probably could have dealt with the issue better, is the issue really over C4? Or is it that you cannot feed the habbo addiction?

Paul has only been there since September 2011 (according to a quick search on Google..). This issue has been ongoing for a very long time - and one that he certainly didn't create. As the CEO, he is there to keep investors and the board happy - so I guess in that respect, the evidence suggests he has failed. But not for the reasons the (jumping to assumptions) young habbo users are shooting him for. His job is not to give you furni, or interact with Habbo users - that is just something has appears to have chosen to do from the start - but certainly not something his job role entails.

[October]

Annoyed at the company for trying to silence me by removing my fansite for spreading "fake" messages from Paul.

[Lemco]

Thought i'd just mention, i put together a small website chat thing for me and a few mates, but more people might aswell use it :P www.habbo-chat.co.uk.. Basically, ya wack in your username or any other username you fancy using, put in the room id that you're currently in, and you chat to other people in the same room. It's a simple concept, and does require you to carefully position the hotel and habbo-chat on the same screen next to each other, but it works just fine for me and my mates :P

[lawrawrrr]

Thought i'd just mention, i put together a small website chat thing for me and a few mates, but more people might aswell use it :P www.habbo-chat.co.uk (http://www.habbo-chat.co.uk).. Basically, ya wack in your username or any other username you fancy using, put in the room id that you're currently in, and you chat to other people in the same room. It's a simple concept, and does require you to carefully position the hotel and habbo-chat on the same screen next to each other, but it works just fine for me and my mates :P

Nice idea, i'm guessing you don't have to put your password in? Deffo gonna use it tomorrow if we're still muted ;D

[Lemco]

Nah you don't use a password, thought it'd really put people off and it'd be a safety problem. It really is just a simple chat room, i mean there's bits i'd iron out and make more exciting, and i'd change the graphics on it, but it isn't really a permanent thing (hopefully!)

Getting off topic now anyway haha!

[vito201-:D]

Oh dear, he's one of them - I R the cyba polis! One of those 'Let's attack a website because it doesn't agree with me' sort of people. The idiot doesn't understand the word bias and what a report is. They should just ignore him, he's an imbesile.

Most of that message was stupid - his supermarket example was ridiculously bad :P

I chose to attack them after 48hours of being ignored by Channel4 staff - I want them to see my point that all of the internet is awful and dangerous for children.
Targeting Habbo is/was wrong, and Channel4 have cost an innocent company thousands.

Also I spent 15mins writing that message before going off to see Prometheus, didn't have time to think of good analogy... and you don't think it's bias to interview an ex Habbo staff in regards to a Habbo case and then not tell people they're ex-Habbo staff that were recently sacked?
I think it is YOU that does not understand the word bias.
- Alex (Shenk).

EDIT: Also... I'm hosting a small netbot on my site, I'm not doing the DDoS... my site fans are.

[vito201-:D]

Can't edit... but I suppose I should also mention that, despite knowledge of botnets and having access to a 10k UNIX server for a number of years...
I have NEVER DDoS'd anything before in my life. I do this only because I wish Channel4 to show parents the real picture instead of this bizarre targetted attack on a single MMOCC.

And I'm not actually using my servers to DDoS anything either... I'm letting my fans click a link if they wanna help piss off Channel4 - my intent is only to make the site laggy (So they take notice of the attack origin), not to close it.
- Alex (Shenk).

[GommeInc]

Interesting that apparently owning a Twitter account instantly makes a CEO great. As nice as it is to see customer relations in action, he is a very lousy CEO. I would rather a CEO that took control of his ship rather than a CEO that smiles and looks pretty while it is sinking. He allowed these things to go on, and clearly is too big-headed to understand the seriousness of the situation. His Tweets when the report came out and the ones he soon deleted after it was apparent he was a twit are evidence of this. Having a Twitter Account does not improve customer relations, getting your staff involved too is equally as important. He's running a community directed game, being accountable is one of the most obvious steps in running a site like Habbo. In happened in the past, he's just brought it back (and in the past there were no serious offenses as there are now).

Yes all the things in the list are huge improvements, but they are window dressing to the actual problems. Don't forget he has seen:

- Good moderators being kicked out and cheaper ones brought in
- 2 users convicted as paedophiles
- A highly damaging report as to the dark side of Habbo
- 25%+ of investment shares wiped off the board

These are real, important things. Not some pixel horse that people ogle at.


Can't edit... but I suppose I should also mention that, despite knowledge of botnets and having access to a 10k UNIX server for a number of years...
I have NEVER DDoS'd anything before in my life. I do this only because I wish Channel4 to show parents the real picture instead of this bizarre targetted attack on a single MMOCC.

And I'm not actually using my servers to DDoS anything either... I'm letting my fans click a link if they wanna help piss off Channel4 - my intent is only to make the site laggy (So they take notice of the attack origin), not to close it.
- Alex (Shenk).
Ego trip much?

You also answered my question - of course they're going to be biased interviewing ex-employees. They know what Habbo was and is like. Bias is one of the central premises of reporting news. It got the message out that Habbo isn't an innocent site and it needs checking, and it looks like Habbo are now changing their ways. It's better this than some narcissist going cyber nuclear on a site they do not agree with, because that's obviously mature and civil. They probably ignored you for the very reason most people ignore DDoS'ers (which strangely rhymes with a T word).

[Mathew]

It looks like they've taken Bobba Bar down too - it comes up with an error if you try to access the app.

[vito201-:D]

Ego trip much?

You also answered my question - of course they're going to be biased interviewing ex-employees. They know what Habbo was and is like. Bias is one of the central premises of reporting news. It got the message out that Habbo isn't an innocent site and it needs checking, and it looks like Habbo are now changing their ways. It's better this than some narcissist going cyber nuclear on a site they do not agree with, because that's obviously mature and civil. They probably ignored you for the very reason most people ignore DDoS'ers (which strangely rhymes with a T word).
An ego trip to admit to never DDoSing anyone despite having access to servers capable of such an attack? ;S Also admitting my current attack is tiny and has no intention of shutting the site down?... I don't understand...

And you don't believe news should not be bias? That it should try to protect our children to the full extent possible without resorting to targeting a specific company that actually do quite well in regards to moderation...

I am no DDoSer, I am a man that wants the internet to be safer for kids... I want parents to sit their child down and talk to them about the online word... Habbo is not the problem, the internet is... Habbo is safer than, for example, YouTube which is flooded with horrific cases of cyberrape/bullying/stalking/paedophilliac-comments etc...

If you really think my argument is wrong, your wrong... feel free to disagree with my method though, because I disagree with DDoSing to some extent also.
- Alex (Shenk).

[MKR&*42]

- Good moderators being kicked out and cheaper ones brought in
- 2 users convicted as paedophiles
- A highly damaging report as to the dark side of Habbo
- 25%+ of investment shares wiped off the board

I'm sure one of those people convicted was before LaFo? O.o Or I could just be confusing myself with a hacking story lol.

I'm not admitting that a Twitter account makes him "great", because quite frankly millions have a Twitter account. It just shows that he's more "open" to interacting with the community compared to the previous CEO. would you have rather had the old CEO continue with the regime of staff becoming less active on the hotel and communication literally vanishing, or is it better to see an "easier" (even though it's worse than staff not using the hotel) method to keep in contact.

I do agree that a large amount of stuff he posts just avoids important issues (hence the global mute) and the issue regarding him deleting tweets and pretending they never existed is ridiculous.

Also, during the past few days he's only been Tweeting late at night? I see no harm in doing that if it's in his own personal hours. If he does it at about 3pm in the day for a few hours, then yes that's quite foolish and does show lack of control.

As much as a pixel horse isn't great (and they're really not, pets aren't that interesting), it still gathered a lot of attention from users and I imagine would have caused a lot more people to purchase credits for all these horse accessories and what not. They also did donate $10,000 to a charity at the end of the day (yeah I suppose that's not very good from a business aspect but from an ethical aspect it was).

I do agree with your point about moderation and did state he failed miserably there. I'm slightly surprised at your 3rd point though, do you think that Channel 4 wouldn't have done this report with the old CEO then?

[GommeInc]

An ego trip to admit to never DDoSing anyone despite having access to servers capable of such an attack? ;S Also admitting my current attack is tiny and has no intenetion of shutting the site down?... I don't understand...

And you don't believe news should not be bias? That it should try to protect our children to the full extent possible without resorting to targeting a specific company that actually do quite well in regards to moderation...

I am no DDoSer, I am a man that wants the internet to be safer for kids... I want parents to sit their child down and talk to them about the online word... Habbo is not the problem, the internet is... Habbo is safer than, for example, YouTube which is flooded with horrific cases of cyberrape/bullying/stalking/paedophilliac-comments etc...

If you really think my argument is wrong, your wrong... feel free to disagree with my method though, because I disagree with DDoSing to some extent also.
- Alex (Shenk).
"I chose to attack them after 48hours of being ignored by Channel4 staff - I want them to see my point that all of the internet is awful and dangerous for children."

It's all you, you, you. "My point" and how "you're" being ignored. Tell tale signs of ego tripping, and you openly admit that you support DDoS'ing, a rather petty last resort for an individual or a small group of individuals who want attention because someone or something is encroaching on their personal views or beliefs.

As far as I can tell, the media has helped children be protected by reporting on the dark side of Habbo - Habbo are afterall fixing these issues. Shockingly, it took this report for them to finally admit there are problems.

DDoS'ing will not teach parents to learn about the internet or Habbo. It's not an interest of theirs and they weren't taught it when they were in school. The Government can not be expected to force parents to sit down and learn about Facebook and Habbo - most parents probably do not know their child is on Habbo and are probably blissfully unaware that the very news report on C4 (assuming they watch C4) involves them - the reactions by some members on here suggest that they've not told their parents, and why should they? Some children/teenagers enjoy their privacy.

And your closing statement supports the claim you're ego tripping, and a bit of a narcissist.

Also, YouTube and Habbo are very different in so many ways. One is larger, one is a huge online community that creates easy access to teens, one is focused purely on teens while the other isn't... and you use the naive argument that parents are to blame when there are loads of contributing factors - teachers, parents, guardians, Government, the company/service in question. All companies owe their customers a duty of care where their own judgment fails or where they simply cannot make judgments. Take food in a restaurant that is served raw, you blame the restaurant and not your parent or yourself - the same applies with Habbo - except with Habbo education and foresight are primary conditions, and Habbo protects you as a secondary when your own judgment fails.
*Spoiler contains extra information that I may as well copy and paste, due to the lack of understanding of different sites, demographics, business models etc. etc.


I do agree with your point about moderation and did state he failed miserably there. I'm slightly surprised at your 3rd point though, do you think that Channel 4 wouldn't have done this report with the old CEO then?
If it was brought to their attention then they probably would of done the report either way. It's not helped the current CEO selling out and putting profit before people. If the old CEO was equally as lousy then they too would be a rubbish CEO :P

[vito201-:D]

"I chose to attack them after 48hours of being ignored by Channel4 staff - I want them to see my point that all of the internet is awful and dangerous for children."

It's all you, you, you. "My point" and how "you're" being ignored. Tell tale signs of ego tripping, and you openly admit that you support DDoS'ing, a rather petty last resort for an individual or a small group of individuals who want attention because someone or something is encroaching on their personal views or beliefs.

As far as I can tell, the media has helped children be protected by reporting on the dark side of Habbo - Habbo are afterall fixing these issues. Shockingly, it took this report for them to finally admit there are problems.

DDoS'ing will not teach parents to learn about the internet or Habbo. It's not an interest of theirs and they weren't taught it when they were in school. The Government can not be expected to force parents to sit down and learn about Facebook and Habbo - most parents probably do not know their child is on Habbo and are probably blissfully unaware that the very news report on C4 (assuming they watch C4) involves them - the reactions by some members on here suggest that they've not told their parents, and why should they? Some children/teenagers enjoy their privacy.

And your closing statement supports the claim you're ego tripping, and a bit of a narcissist.

Also, YouTube and Habbo are very different in so many ways. One is larger, one is a huge online community that creates easy access to teens, one is focused purely on teens while the other isn't... and you use the naive argument that parents are to blame when there are loads of contributing factors - teachers, parents, guardians, Government, the company/service in question. All companies owe their customers a duty of care where their own judgment fails or where they simply cannot make judgments. Take food in a restaurant that is served raw, you blame the restaurant and not your parent or yourself - the same applies with Habbo - except with Habbo education and foresight are primary conditions, and Habbo protects you as a secondary when your own judgment fails.
*Spoiler contains extra information that I may as well copy and paste, due to the lack of understanding of different sites, demographics, business models etc. etc.


If it was brought to their attention then they probably would of done the report either way. It's not helped the current CEO selling out and putting profit before people. If the old CEO was equally as lousy then they too would be a rubbish CEO :P
I can’t talk from anyone else’s point of view, I hold my own beliefs… but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to think that most people want kids to be safe online?... Maybe not the paedophiles, no… but surely most?... Maybe your just some paedo and I'm encroaching on your beliefs, if so, I'm sorry.

As I said on my site: Think of it not, as a DDoS, think of it as a ringing phone… I’m simply ringing Channel4 until they answer… once I have my answer, I will stop ringing.
I honestly am doing them no damage what so ever… but they did a hell of a lot of damage to Habbo, and they didn’t need to… I’m not saying YouTube and Habbo are similar… I’m saying ALL OF THE INTERNET IS FULL OF SICK TWISTED INDIVIDUALS… because it is.

Parents will now think that the internet is safe as long as their kids don’t play Habbo/MMOCCs… leaving MMORPGs/Facebook/YouTube/etc as “safe”… they are simply not… Channel4 should have done a report of cybersex, not a report on an individual case of cybersex – it is unethical to cost a company this much money by making it sound like the ONLY problem… they could’ve mentioned it in their report… “Sites like Habbo have been found to contain users posting messages of a graphic sexual nature”.

And your point just makes my point more valid... most parents may not know what their child does online - but surely a large majority know if their child GOES online?... So do a news report saying "If your child goes online, talk to them, look how unsafe it is"... not a bizarre attack on one single company, like I have said.

I really don't understand your problem with me to be honest, trying to flame someone with the same general belief as you... seems a bit weird... is it because your some newb that joined in August 2004?... You newbie!!! ^-^
- Alex (Shenk).

[GommeInc]

I can’t talk from anyone else’s point of view, I hold my own beliefs… but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to think that most people want kids to be safe online?... Maybe not the paedophiles, no… but surely most?... Maybe your just some paedo and I'm encroaching on your beliefs, if so, I'm sorry.

As I said on my site: Think of it not, as a DDoS, think of it as a ringing phone… I’m simply ringing Channel4 until they answer… once I have my answer, I will stop ringing.
I honestly am doing them no damage what so ever… but they did a hell of a lot of damage to Habbo, and they didn’t need to… I’m not saying YouTube and Habbo are similar… I’m saying ALL OF THE INTERNET IS FULL OF SICK TWISTED INDIVIDUALS… because it is.

Parents will now think that the internet is safe as long as their kids don’t play Habbo/MMOCCs… leaving MMORPGs/Facebook/YouTube/etc as “safe”… they are simply not… Channel4 should have done a report of cybersex, not a report on an individual case of cybersex – it is unethical to cost a company this much money by making it sound like the ONLY problem… they could’ve mentioned it in their report… “Sites like Habbo have been found to contain users posting messages of a graphic sexual nature”.

And your point just makes my point more valid... most parents may not know what their child does online - but surely a large majority know if their child GOES online?... So do a news report saying "If your child goes online, talk to them, look how unsafe it is"... not a bizarre attack on one single company, like I have said.

I really don't understand your problem with me to be honest, trying to flame someone with the same general belief as you... seems a bit weird... is it because your some newb that joined in August 2004?... You newbie!!! ^-^
- Alex (Shenk).
So DDoS'ing? Call it what you like, it's still DDoS'ing... The fact you admit to it when you stated you are against it makes you all the more worrying to talk to.

Your patronising, narcissistic tone simply does not work with me as you are only further deluding yourself with images of self-grandeur and proving your ignorance. Everyone agrees that Habbo and the internet is unsafe, and for a site like Habbo that targets pre-teens and teens it's all the more worrying, considering how Facebook and Twitter operate more efficiently and quickly. Are you saying Habbo could continue operating with virtually no moderation? They're clearly incapable of doing it themselves. If they were, maybe their investors would remain loyal unlike their fanbase.

Also, my views are different to yours. I don't resort to petty cyber attacks when my views come under fire, form rubbish arguments that change and then accuse people of being paedophiles, and newbies when these clearly flawed arguments go wrong... :rolleyes:

EDIT: With regards to the bit in bold. Errr, no...

[vito201-:D]

So DDoS'ing? Call it what you like, it's still DDoS'ing... The fact you admit to it when you stated you are against it makes you all the more worrying to talk to.

Your patronising, narcissistic tone simply does not work with me as you are only further deluding yourself with images of self-grandeur and proving your ignorance. Everyone agrees that Habbo and the internet is unsafe, and for a site like Habbo that targets pre-teens and teens it's all the more worrying, considering how Facebook and Twitter operate more efficiently and quickly. Are you saying Habbo could continue operating with virtually no moderation? They're clearly incapable of doing it themselves. If they were, maybe their investors would remain loyal unlike their fanbase.

Also, my views are different to yours. I don't resort to petty cyber attacks when my views come under fire, form rubbish arguments that change and then accuse people of being paedophiles, and newbies when these clearly flawed arguments go wrong... :rolleyes:

EDIT: With regards to the bit in bold. Errr, no...
Jesus Christ, the newb and paedo bit were jokes? Are you seriously this offended by jokes - calm the **** down.
I've only got two months on you - besides I'm sure you were on HxF1 as well as this version were you not?... After all, it's only 2months from open date that you registered...

Your only valid issue with me is you don't like DDoSing, what don't you like about DDoSing? That it takes down sites? That it makes sites laggy? Mine isn't doing neither of these, mine is just making sure my message is read in hope that Channel4 make sure parents know that ALL off the internet is unsafe, not just a single site.

Pfft, I'm done talking to you. You're a self deluded narcissist yourself... look how damn righteous you are, you're honestly trying to say I'm narcissistic when your sense of stature among the community is clearly blown out of all proportion?!
You are so darn narcissistic that you try and pretend I am to hide your own narcissism... it's actually insane, you are insane... me talking to you further is insane, I know I'm insane, but... I'm not that insane... goodbye, I hope you get better soon.
- Alex (Shenk).

EDIT: And I said I'm some what against DDoSing... I'm against taking down sites, especially innocents sites, especially like what Channel4 did to Habbo...

[GommeInc]

Well that argument was easily won!

You barely answered any questions, changed your argument far too many times because of obvious flaws and you go on a rant saying I'm self-righteous because you're frustated you can't form a coherent argument. I'm not the one being self-righteous and rude to other members and taking aggressive tactics to get your point across.

Those weren't jokes, they are about as funny as DDoS'ing to get your point across. They are already aware how angry some people are - you clearly missed that report and the one where C4 say that all sites that engage with children should be more aware of the dangers.

[DPS]

Well that argument was easily won!

You barely answered any questions, changed your argument far too many times because of obvious flaws and you go on a rant saying I'm self-righteous because you're frustated you can't form a coherent argument. I'm not the one being self-righteous and rude to other members and taking aggressive tactics to get your point across.

Those weren't jokes, they are about as funny as DDoS'ing to get your point across. They are already aware how angry some people are - you clearly missed that report and the one where C4 say that all sites that engage with children should be more aware of the dangers.

Grow up... honestly ;/

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[Mark]

Grow up... honestly ;/

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Hahahaha, +rep! Is the hotel still muted?

[Ekelektra]

Hahahaha, +rep! Is the hotel still muted?

Yep it is

[lTraditional]

The day I actually wake up early, the day the hotel is still muted... :/

[Metric1]

ALL MA FURNI X

[Matt]

How long will this mute last. People were saying a few days and others until late next week :L

[wixard]

dunno itd be nice for them to give us a bit of information about it though it's annoying

[Matt]

Paul keeps saying that he will "keep us updated" and yet not even a handful of his tweets are relating to when the mute will be taken off. Even a time-frame would be better than nothing. Also annoys me how VIP is going down and we can't even speak :@

[qwertasdf]

Im sure they are thinking of ways to compensate the spent VIp time. Also, im quite sure they are tryign to get over the mute as fast as possible, as its losing the customers by the second.

[Plebings]

So because a child lies, that makes it ok for them to be sexually harassed? :S

Ridiculous idea.

of course not, the 'sexual' areas within the hotel deserve to be brought down, but there will always be areas inappropriate for children in the hotel, and i don't think habbo should be completely cut from responsibility if the child lies about their age, however habbo need to show that they are at least attempting to hide inappropriate content from younger players.

[Marbian]

This seems to be a bad time for Habbo... I've never liked Channel 4 news because the reporters always seem to try and argue. They've put a company on the spotlight, terribly. What about all the other games that are like this... Or in fact, most places on the internet.

[Jarkie]

Any updates on when this mute is going to get lifted? Or are will still in the dark?

[Marbian]

It could be weeks before they unmute it. He isn't going to unmute until sex can't be seen.

[qwertasdf]

Sulake woulndt be up for that long, im sure they will unmute it during the weekend

[Vause]

They said something about "the big unmute" coming, it won't be weeks, it'll be either today/tonight - i hope.

[Andii]

bit harsh to ban them for life, what if it was a misclick? most sites now ban people from registering for a few hours or a day.

Habbo used to do that because i remember first time i regestered even tho i was below 11 lol i typed my real dob and it banned me for a few hours before i could regester

[DPS]

Well consider things have already been found in the external files or whatever i take it that it will be back ASAP.

http://puhekupla.com/en/news/1098 < proof

+ widgets.chatinput.safetyquiz.prompt=Take the safety quiz to enable room chat
+ panic.button.caption=Emergency Exit

[sex]

wow a another quiz lol......
panic button, like that won't be abused

[Bob1]

http://www.channel4.com/news/why-i-had-cyber-sex-with-strangers-on-habbo-hotel-aged-13
another report

[Samantha]

The report should be backed up with a story opposite showing the good side of habbo too.

[Xedia]

Im sure they are thinking of ways to compensate the spent VIp time. Also, im quite sure they are tryign to get over the mute as fast as possible, as its losing the customers by the second.

It is Habbo remember. I doubt they'll even give us anything..


The report should be backed up with a story opposite showing the good side of habbo too.

Same, but the media only want the bad side to stories these days, All they care about is getting the most views and being talked about :(

[qaxzsw]

Wow... people who DDoS a NEWS site for doing its job... that's so pathetic. Don't you have anything better to do with your time than cry about a virtual game? Grow up, get a real life.

[xxMATTGxx]

New blog post:

http://blog.habbo.com/2012/06/15/news-and-views-from-paul-lafontaine/


I would like to take this opportunity to reassure the many concerned parents who have been following the news in recent days. Our commitment to the future of the Habbo community is also a commitment to working with the parents of our site users. We believe that a comprehensive safety programme can only be delivered by close collaboration with users and parents together.

As soon as we saw the Channel Four News report on Tuesday evening, we took the decision to mute all conversations across the site. This has had a massive business impact, but the safety of our users is non-negotiable. We must maintain our focus on the quality of interaction within the Habbo community, and not the quantity of visits we receive.

Since conversations on the site were muted, we have experienced an unprecedented online response with thousands of loyal users remaining active on the site, holding a silent candle-lit vigil to express their support for Habbo. During this time, senior management and world leading technologists are working tirelessly in our Helsinki headquarters to ensure that we deliver the best possible protection to the millions of teenagers and young people who regularly visit our site.

We want to work with our users to define and deliver a fully protected environment as well as a creative user experience. That’s why I am announcing “The Great Unmute”. It’s going to provide a chance for our users to create a conversational tidal wave, telling us what they want and showing the world that our global community contains millions of responsible and proud users who have a positive experience on our site. More details will follow in the coming days.

We would like to thank Channel Four for initiating a global debate around this incredibly serious issue. It has provided a global wake-up call for both my company and our poorly regulated industry and we fully intend to actively participate in finding a regulatory solution that will protect our users and ensure the long-term reputation and future of the social gaming community.

However, I do not condone the recent practice of journalists contacting Habbo users and offering cash to share any inappropriate interactions they may have encountered on the site. If there are individuals who have been affected by inappropriate conversations, they may well be vulnerable and certainly will not benefit from self-interested approaches and offers of cash for case studies. We want to create a comprehensive and constructive response to our current challenges and send out a call to action for improved safety standards across the online gaming community. Petty attempts to generate more bad news are distracting us from the job at hand.

Please be assured that I will come back with fresh news just as soon as I am able.

[Okeanos]

Jesus Christ, the newb and paedo bit were jokes? Are you seriously this offended by jokes - calm the **** down.
I've only got two months on you - besides I'm sure you were on HxF1 as well as this version were you not?... After all, it's only 2months from open date that you registered...

Your only valid issue with me is you don't like DDoSing, what don't you like about DDoSing? That it takes down sites? That it makes sites laggy? Mine isn't doing neither of these, mine is just making sure my message is read in hope that Channel4 make sure parents know that ALL off the internet is unsafe, not just a single site.

Pfft, I'm done talking to you. You're a self deluded narcissist yourself... look how damn righteous you are, you're honestly trying to say I'm narcissistic when your sense of stature among the community is clearly blown out of all proportion?!
You are so darn narcissistic that you try and pretend I am to hide your own narcissism... it's actually insane, you are insane... me talking to you further is insane, I know I'm insane, but... I'm not that insane... goodbye, I hope you get better soon.
- Alex (Shenk).

EDIT: And I said I'm some what against DDoSing... I'm against taking down sites, especially innocents sites, especially like what Channel4 did to Habbo...

youre trying to punish C4 for exposing very real problems with habbo? lmfao go back to runescape little boy, or better yet read a few books and learn how the real world works.

[qwertasdf]

youre trying to punish C4 for exposing very real problems with habbo? lmfao go back to runescape little boy, or better yet read a few books and learn how the real world works.

The problem was that the news site only concentrated on Habbio, while this is a GIGANTIC issue on EVERY SINGLE SITE aimed at young teenagers. They could have reached the exact same goal by making a much wider article (like this one http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/13/patchy-response-from-sites-aimed-at-kids-in-the-wake-of-habbo-controversy/) than just aiming one company and causing million of dollars in loss to them.

P.S. Its qutie funny that you are downplaying him for playing runescape, while you are on a fansite for a childrens game.

[MKR&*42]

I'm just proud that Paul actually admitted he was in charge of "a poorly regulated industry". Thanks for the post Matt, still doesn't inform us when this great unmuting will happen though. Constantly "more details soon" :l.

[peteyt]

http://www.channel4.com/news/why-i-had-cyber-sex-with-strangers-on-habbo-hotel-aged-13
another report

This is the problem - The person who wrote the post is 20 now and was 13 at the time. However Channel 4 and other news site seem to be talking about the so called Habbo Scandal like it's a brand new thing. This post shows that this is not a new thing but has in fact been going on for at leas 7 years - my point is shouldn't the news be also looking at why it took them and the people trying to protect children, all this time to realise what was going on.


The report should be backed up with a story opposite showing the good side of habbo too.

Yeah another problem. I feel when anything is mentioned these days about chat services online it's all about the perverts and the bad side. As someone who has ran for many years an online radio I've worked online with people and spoke to people from all over the globe. I used to have a Saudi Arabian presenter and through her learnt a bit about her culture that I might have never learnt. There's some people who I've spoke to for years and while we may never meet up we would class ourselves as friends. I always did think about maybe doing a documentary looking at the good sides as I think we could do with one

[Okeanos]

The problem was that the news site only concentrated on Habbio, while this is a GIGANTIC issue on EVERY SINGLE SITE aimed at young teenagers. They could have reached the exact same goal by making a much wider article (like this one http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/13/patchy-response-from-sites-aimed-at-kids-in-the-wake-of-habbo-controversy/) than just aiming one company and causing million of dollars in loss to them.

P.S. Its qutie funny that you are downplaying him for playing runescape, while you are on a fansite for a childrens game.

right, so you think C4 were wrong to focus their attention on habbo simply because it happens elsewhere too? that is nonsensical - they focused on habbo for two reasons; 1) because its the biggest game of its type and 2) because instead of combating this problem, over the past few years habbo have actually cut moderation thereby exposing more people to risk.

habbox has its faults, but a forum where one expresses the occasional opinion is by no means comparable to the cesspit that is runescape. it is common knowledge that RS users measure their quality of life not by how many friends they have, but by the number of their swords.

[Xedia]

it is common knowledge that RS users measure their quality of life not by how many friends they have, but by the number of their swords.

Since when did having loads of friends improve quality of live? :S

[Okeanos]

Since when did having loads of friends improve quality of live? :S

how would you measure the quality of your life? personally i think the number of friends one has is a pretty good way to do it. my broader point was that RS users in general draw their self-worth from their online deeds.

[Kyle]

must have a pretty sad life then @Okeanos (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=35609);

don't be generalising rs users either pal!!

habbo is down maybe unmute is coming!!! poll in welcome lounge asking for ideas

[scottish]

it's back up and still muted lol

[MKR&*42]

All I can see atm is that they changed the landing page image? (or was that changed a view days ago lol). If it was that, then about time, sick of the same love themed one since February.

[DPS]

must have a pretty sad life then @Okeanos (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=35609);

don't be generalising rs users either pal!!

habbo is down maybe unmute is coming!!! poll in welcome lounge asking for ideas

No unmute just yet :(

[Xedia]

how would you measure the quality of your life? personally i think the number of friends one has is a pretty good way to do it. my broader point was that RS users in general draw their self-worth from their online deeds.

I would measure it by whether I have a roof over my head and enough money to feed myself and my family. I spose everybody is different though.. :)

[-Sweex]

Looks like it's gonna be muted for another day at least...

[Ekelektra]

There's a feedback poll in the welcome lounge now, asking what your opinion is on the mute and then asking your ideas for the future of the Habbo community.

[Xedia]

I didn't know the events function was stopped :o

[iFlame]

Gone way too far, in my opinion no-one cared before it was on channel four, now its bumming crisis.

[lawrawrrr]

Gone way too far, in my opinion no-one cared before it was on channel four, now its bumming crisis.

well tbh if they knew about the sexual situation they'd care, it did need to be alerted to the public before i think sulake would really get their asses in gear

[Jarkie]

Theres a poll in the welcome lounge atm asking for your view. I wrote like an essay for both of them, will it help? Hopefully!

[peteyt]

right, so you think C4 were wrong to focus their attention on habbo simply because it happens elsewhere too? that is nonsensical - they focused on habbo for two reasons; 1) because its the biggest game of its type and 2) because instead of combating this problem, over the past few years habbo have actually cut moderation thereby exposing more people to risk.

Wait. So by your logic Channel 4 should just focus on Habbo and ignore all the other sites. You do realise that the pedophiles channel 4 keep talking about aren't going to care if Habbo closes because they'll just start using a different site. I'm far form saying Habbo/Sulake should be let off but what should be happening right now is Habbo should be used as an example of what is going on on many sites and better restrictions in general should be happening.

As I keep saying, its evident also that the Habbo problem with users having virtual cyber sex is nothing new on Habbo, so we should be also looking at how long it took the so called organisations trying to prevent this to realise it was actually happening.

[Smurfed-]

Not sure if this has been posted.
http://blog.habbo.com/2012/06/15/news-and-views-from-paul-lafontaine/


It mentions something about “The Great Unmute” and that more details will follow in the coming days. So it looks like we wont be unmuted for a while yet.

[Jurv]

i'm pretty surprised we haven't been unmuted yet. they're probably going to make a big deal over the 'the great unmute'.

[MKR&*42]

Not sure if this has been posted.
http://blog.habbo.com/2012/06/15/news-and-views-from-paul-lafontaine/


It mentions something about “The Great Unmute” and that more details will follow in the coming days. So it looks like we wont be unmuted for a while yet.

Yeah it has been posted Alex, thankfully Paul didn't catch on to our little cyber session ;). I don't have the patience to wait a few more days tbh lol. I'll go on now and then jus' to silently protest for the sake of it, but it's incredibly boring (considering I hate this fast food game as well xD).

[Jordy]

Come on! Habbo is a comunity were children come to CHAT with eachother, ofcourse there are perverts on habbo hotel!
WHOLE THE INTERNET IS FULL OF IT!
I mean, Chatroullette? Camsex? Pornsites? Pedofiles? THEIR IN EVERY COUNTRY, IN EVERY CHAT PROGRAM, IN EVERY CORNER OF YOUR SCREEN!
You can't blame habbo for that.. I mean, I've played habbo when I was 10 years old and even when i think of it nowadays, I still get a trusted feeling. Habbo is, and was. A place were all my buddies could hang out safe with eachother on the internet.. With my friends we opened a caffee ''cafee bierenhuis'' (english: The beer pub) and I never had one bad experience back then, And even if i log in today.. Its the internet, so If anyone says: Hey what's your msn? Wanna cam with me? Show me your di*k. Their is one simple solution: Haha, Bye! Oh yeah, your mom called.. She was upset because your a pedofile and she's wondering when she's finally gonna have grandchildren...What kind of a point are you trying to make? Of course there is porn on a porn site, that's where people expect to see it and it's for over 18s.

[geo]

would have thought it would have been unmuted by now, seems a little ridiculous. no one cared and there wasn't a massive problem before ch4 mentioned it, all they need is some better mods and should pay more attention to dating rooms. but there aren't even dating rooms now so.. and most of the people on habbo are fine and just want to go back to normal, talking to their friends

[Judas]

this is hilarious, they muted everyone? omg

[.DnB]

would have thought it would have been unmuted by now, seems a little ridiculous. no one cared and there wasn't a massive problem before ch4 mentioned it, all they need is some better mods and should pay more attention to dating rooms. but there aren't even dating rooms now so.. and most of the people on habbo are fine and just want to go back to normal, talking to their friends

Habbo need to be very very careful tho because at this time with all this stuff in the news there will be a lot of people making accounts to see what is going on and if they do see anything that could be another news story and that means more chance of habbo getting shut down, they would make it seem like habbo have done nothing to stop the kind of stuff that was talked about in the news

[peteyt]

What kind of a point are you trying to make? Of course there is porn on a porn site, that's where people expect to see it and it's for over 18s.

Agree porn sites aren't the best example the guy gave. But I bet there are many young sites out there aimed at teenagers and so on that have adult related content, adult related chat etc.

[xxMATTGxx]

New article on TechCrunch about Habbo is opening up for business again:

http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/15/post-paedo-user-scandal-habbo-hotel-is-opening-for-business-again/

[Dj-Pied]

Very soon I reckon, not only is there this (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18461140) article

Habbo Hotel prepares to let users chat again

Habbo users have held silent vigils in the game as a gesture of support


All chat on Habbo was stopped following media reports that paedophiles were using the site to groom youngsters.

Habbo owner Sulake said it was preparing for the "Great Unmute" which would let users share their positive experiences of the virtual hotel.

Sulake boss Paul Lafontaine said media coverage was "distracting" it from securing the site.

Habbo Hotel is a social network in which members get to control an avatar and a room that they can then customise to their taste.

In a statement, Mr Lafontaine said the muting of chat on the site had led many of its millions of users to stage silent vigils in Habbo Hotel rooms to express their support.

The Great Unmute would let these loyal users tell Sulake which direction they wanted to see the site take and help shape the forthcoming protection systems, he said.

He added that the Channel Four investigation that led to Habbo falling silent had served as a "wake-up call" for Sulake and the industry as a whole.

"We fully intend to actively participate in finding a regulatory solution that will protect our users and ensure the long-term reputation and future of the social gaming community," he said.

Towards the end of the statement, Mr Lafontaine criticised journalists who were contacting Habbo users offering cash for stories about their poor experiences on the site.

"Petty attempts to generate more bad news are distracting us from the job at hand," he said.

But when I entered the hotel it came up with that "Conversations will be monitored etc..."

Thoughts?

(I'm not completely sure if this should be posted here, move it if not:))

Threads merged by Martin (Forum Super Moderator): Since discussion about the mute can take place here.

[Jarkie]

I can't wait to be able to chat again; I wonder how the chatting system will be different from beforehand.

[Dj-Pied]

I can't wait to be able to chat again; I wonder how the chatting system will be different from beforehand.

Probably with stronger filters and better moderation.

[DPS]

There doesnt need to be more threads on this.. most people do read what paul posts anyway ;/

[Paige.]

good i'm glad and lol ^

[wixard]

i don't think it'll be unmuted til monday

[xxMATTGxx]

New post on the Sulake website:

Sulake CEO Commits to Working With Habbo Users and Parents to Deliver a World Class Safety System and Calls for Improved Industry Regulation

http://www.sulake.com/press/releases/sulake-ceo-commits-to-working-with-habbo-users-and-parents-to-deliver-a-world-class-safety-system-and-calls-for-improved-industry-regulation/#.T9taz6IHpdg.twitter

Pretty much what they said on the Habbo Blog.

[geo]

Idek if this has been posted, but I can't believe they've disabled our homepage's. I mean, how exactly are we going to get a good chat going on there? I think it was the last way of communication they disabled, bloody annoying. :(

[MKR&*42]

Idek if this has been posted, but I can't believe they've disabled our homepage's. I mean, how exactly are we going to get a good chat going on there? I think it was the last way of communication they disabled, bloody annoying. :(

LOL SERIOUSLY? Omg I wish they'd stop disabling every little thing fgs. Next thing you know, we won't be able to chat via Stickies :(

[FlyingJesus]

Idek if this has been posted, but I can't believe they've disabled our homepage's. I mean, how exactly are we going to get a good chat going on there? I think it was the last way of communication they disabled, bloody annoying. :(

Pretty sure if they wanted you to have a good chat they wouldn't have muted the entire hotel. It's a safety precaution (mostly their own safety...) until the new measures are in place

[Mathew]

Soooo, any updates today other than the usual "we're in the process of improving our services" malarky?

[Jon]

Came on habbo to see what has changed in the past couple of years and find we're all muted.
Tis quite hilarious and will be interesting to see what changes they make in their mission for a " World Class Safety System".

[Lemco]

Just thought i'd mention this again with more users online.. I've made www.habbo-chat.co.uk (http://habbo-chat.co.uk) which, if enough users start using, will get you around the mute for now. No passwords or anything like that are needed :P

Also, Wouldn't habbo just do better by giving mod jobs to older habbo users, rather then using their costa rica call centre like they are atm?!

[Inseriousity.]

omg what journalists are offering money for Habbos to dish the dirt. Hey if you are a journalist (lol a proper one Mathew, not you), I need money and will be happy to mention the massive amount of dirty conversations (none of which were started by innocent naive me (a)) I have had with Habbo(x) members.

[Bob1]

Only Habbo could take something so negative and turn it into a whimsical campaign, “The Great Unmute” with trophies and badges, I suppose that's what makes the community to different, I think it could be a good thing making protecting yourself or your child more interactive. If the kids actually stop feeling victimised or angry and realise this was kind of needed it could be a very positive thing in the long term. I don't see that happening though...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18433471 - don't know if this has been posted but the guy talks some sense rather than sensationalism.

[GoldenMerc]

omg what journalists are offering money for Habbos to dish the dirt. Hey if you are a journalist (lol a proper one Mathew, not you), I need money and will be happy to mention the massive amount of dirty conversations (none of which were started by innocent naive me (a)) I have had with Habbo(x) members.

matthew is a pro journalist he can interview jurv. what a pro.
this is silly

[scottish]

Keep watching this space for news of "The Great Unmute"!

on twitter just now

[MKR&*42]

Oh aha, I just noticed they changed the landing page motto thing

"Make friends, play games and express yourself."

[Kyle]

Oh aha, I just noticed they changed the landing page motto thing

"Make friends, play games and express yourself."
been like that for a while, no?

is habbo featuring again on channel 4 tonight

[lawrawrrr]

Oh aha, I just noticed they changed the landing page motto thing

"Make friends, play games and express yourself."

what was it before?

[Amberr]

Is channel 4 saying anything else tonight on the news?

[MKR&*42]

been like that for a while, no?

is habbo featuring again on channel 4 tonight

Sure it was "Make friends, join the fun, chillax."

I know chillax was there for a long time because the word pissed the hell outta me. I'll check an old screenshot lol.

Oh @lawrawrrr (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=61966); ^

----

I was partially incorrect. Here's what it was: "Make friends, chillax, get noticed!" and I'm sure it was only edited the other day (or today)? xD.

[Xedia]

Is channel 4 saying anything else tonight on the news?

Nothing yet. Will keep watching and see :)

In other news, Paul is on .com tonight.


@PaulLaFo: Habbos, I am in .com right now. Light a torch or a candle!

[Amberr]

what was it before?

It says for me 'Make Friends, join the fun, get noticed!' Might be because of the cache.

[Xedia]

Can't edit my original post, so..

Nothing on the news tonight, looks like they've given up for now.

Just a note: If you get a torch or candle out, you get a trophy. I don't know if it only applies while Paul is on or not.

http://i.imgur.com/PAkNp.png

[DPS]

They have given up due to people didnt think "Habbo" is news.

[GoldenMerc]

or 3 days was enough?
Never the less Paul was ready in the welcome lounge for another attack

[lawrawrrr]

It says for me 'Make Friends, join the fun, get noticed!' Might be because of the cache.

+ Intersocial; thanks! Get noticed does have... connotations, maybe that explains it...

[GoldenMerc]

http://www.mattgarner.net/upload/images/2012/06/15/4H38X.png

In the welcome lounge :o

Threads merged by Jordan (Forum Super Moderator): As all related to the mute

[Jarkie]

He keeps saying Thank you... WERE DE UNMUTE !

[Jarkie]

Can't edit my original post, so..

Nothing on the news tonight, looks like they've given up for now.

Just a note: If you get a torch or candle out, you get a trophy. I don't know if it only applies while Paul is on or not.

http://i.imgur.com/PAkNp.png

Just got mine :)

P.S is anyones habbo HOME working? mine is not? :S

[MKR&*42]

Just got mine :)

P.S is anyones habbo HOME working? mine is not? :S

They're disabled lol, because people could communicate via guestbook.

[Jarkie]

They're disabled lol, because people could communicate via guestbook.

God damn it. lmao. was in the middle of re-making mine.

[Calvin]

What the hell is the point in this whole global mute? I thought it was to stop people talking dirty and stuff while they introduce the new features to prevent it, but taking down the Habbo home system and blocking EVERY form of communication over the website makes me think that they're trying to get users who are annoyed about the mute to blame Channel4 and to contact them with abuse?

[DPS]

Thank you isnt good enough!

Unmute the bloody hotel ;/

[Pigperson]

Aww how cute :) Lol

Will

[lawrawrrr]

Aww that's sweet, I like how they've actually been communicating + reassuring :)

[Xedia]

What the hell is the point in this whole global mute? I thought it was to stop people talking dirty and stuff while they introduce the new features to prevent it, but taking down the Habbo home system and blocking EVERY form of communication over the website makes me think that they're trying to get users who are annoyed about the mute to blame Channel4 and to contact them with abuse?

I think it's just to stop reporters from recording room conversations that they can make more stories out of.

[Calvin]

I think it's just to stop reporters from recording room conversations that they can make more stories out of.Would they get any interest via the Guestbook though?

[Xedia]

Would they get any interest via the Guestbook though?

If they see people having conversations in any place, they'd find something to report about. News channels will report anything these days lol.

[GoldenMerc]

Looks like we won't be getting unmuted today

[MKR&*42]

They'll probably try unmute us at some ridiculous time in the morning so that there's less chance of the media flooding the hotel whilst chaos breaks out for a little while lol.

[GoldenMerc]

They'll probably try unmute us at some ridiculous time in the morning so that there's less chance of the media flooding the hotel whilst chaos breaks out for a little while lol.

i want a c4 badge or im causing a riot
nah im joking, still want a c4 badge.
this is prob for Habbo doing "Big Brother"

[MKR&*42]

i want a c4 badge or im causing a riot
nah im joking, still want a c4 badge.
this is prob for Habbo doing "Big Brother"

LOL, I'd love a C4 badge too. Sure it'd count as copyright or something though? (not good on these laws). + Haha at the last line.

[GoldenMerc]

LOL, I'd love a C4 badge too. Sure it'd count as copyright or something though? (not good on these laws). + Haha at the last line.
Yeh they'd prob take it as a revenge or an insult

[lawrawrrr]

Yeh they'd prob take it as a revenge or an insult

and risk being sued + more bad press? ;)

[Jarkie]

Habbo have sent a new email out:


Don't Panic- A message to Habbo members

Hey Habbos.
Thanks for your loyalty over the last few days. It's been really moving to see so many of you supporting us right now, and rest assured we're doing all we can on our end. We'll be updating the blog (blog.habbo.com (http://blog.habbo.com/?utm_source=us&utm_medium=minimail&utm_campaign=mute))and our twitter feed, which can be viewed on our landing page with any information once we're able to share it! VIP members don't have to worry about their VIP membership going to waste! We will be offering compensation to all Habbos who currently have VIP.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support.
In the meantime look out for news of the "The great unmute"!
- Habbo Hotel Staff

[GoldenMerc]

woo compensation for vip

[lawrawrrr]

why would vip members need compensation? They can still use every single one of the VIP features...

[GoldenMerc]

why would vip members need compensation? They can still use every single one of the VIP features...

cos they pay to play this game, not being able to speak sorta sucks.

[Mathew]

Can't edit my original post, so..

Nothing on the news tonight, looks like they've given up for now.

Just a note: If you get a torch or candle out, you get a trophy. I don't know if it only applies while Paul is on or not.

http://i.imgur.com/PAkNp.png
Just got this when I went into a room. Very nice! I like how they've still got people making furniture in such a short space of time... very impressive.


http://www.mattgarner.net/upload/images/2012/06/15/4H38X.png

In the welcome lounge :o

Threads merged by Jordan (Forum Super Moderator): As all related to the mute
AWWWWWWWW that is so sweet!!!! :'(

[lawrawrrr]

cos they pay to play this game, not being able to speak sorta sucks.

hmmmm true... norms still cant speak either, they could buy tons of creds but not waste on vip?

[GoldenMerc]

hmmmm true... norms still cant speak either, they could buy tons of creds but not waste on vip?

unlucky i guess :P

[Xedia]

I guess they see people with VIP more addicted to this game, and play it more or something. It's a nice thought though, genuinely surprised they have actually decided to do it.

[GoldenMerc]

or generally spend more money

[Xedia]

or generally spend more money

Or that lol.

How many updates are they applying when we get unmuted?

[GoldenMerc]

Or that lol.

How many updates are they applying when we get unmuted?
Not sure pretty sure we are owed a lot, considering i finished the helper thing like ages ago and that was meant to be updated on Wednesday

[Mathew]

Paul said 9 updates at first but the latest tweet I read said 10? :P

[lTraditional]

If I purchased VIP today, would I receive compensation? That would be nice, free days of VIP!

[GoldenMerc]

If I purchased VIP today, would I receive compensation? That would be nice, free days of VIP!

I wonder what compensation we will get, if its a penguin or anything alike to that they can keep it...

[lTraditional]

I wonder what compensation we will get, if its a penguin or anything alike to that they can keep it...

Probably the same as before when they had that massive downtime and gave everyone 7 days free VIP.

[GoldenMerc]

Probably the same as before when they had that massive downtime and gave everyone 7 days free VIP.

Not too shabby, i just got another year and a half of VIP earlier

[Toilet]

I don't think this has been mentioned in this thread but they have also muted the "Show message" wired effect and I can't seem to find it in the Shop either.

[MKR&*42]

I don't think this has been mentioned in this thread but they have also muted the "Show message" wired effect and I can't seem to find it in the Shop either.

Oh yeah, did they change this earlier today? I predicted they would lol.

Only Stickies left!!!

[GoldenMerc]

I don't think this has been mentioned in this thread but they have also muted the "Show message" wired effect and I can't seem to find it in the Shop either.

Yeh i tried editing mine earlier and it didnt work :{

[Jarkie]

Oh yeah, did they change this earlier today? I predicted they would lol.

Only Stickies left!!!

They'll block that next, you wait.

[MKR&*42]

They'll block that next, you wait.

No plz. I have 68 on my old acc. and they need to go to good use!!!!

They'll remove signs before you know it :l

[Inseriousity.]

Jurv;

omg cameron you're famous. you can see your habbo in the picture they used. :P
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a387642/habbo-hotel-to-launch-the-great-unmute-after-porn-scandal.html

[Mathew]

hahahahaha lol at Cameron!!

I'm quite enjoying communicating by signs. I can make coins in my grabber without having to do the small-talk that goes with it! :P

---------- Post added 16-06-2012 at 12:12 AM ----------

Guys is it me or have they stopped trading...?

---------- Post added 16-06-2012 at 12:13 AM ----------

OH NEVERMIND I KNOW WHY!!! IT'S BECAUSE I TRIED TO LOG IN FROM ANOTHER COMPUTER AND I NEED TO REDO MY EMAIL ADDRESS.

[Jurv]

Jurv;

omg cameron you're famous. you can see your habbo in the picture they used. :P
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a387642/habbo-hotel-to-launch-the-great-unmute-after-porn-scandal.html

hahahaha omg!! i was there for ages yesterday, they must of taken the screenie as soon as they saw my habbo (A)

[GoldenMerc]

hahahaha omg!! i was there for ages yesterday, they must of taken the screenie as soon as they saw my habbo (A)

just to laugh at how silly you look, cartoon hitler.
why are news articles still going jesus christ.

[Jurv]

just to laugh at how silly you look, cartoon hitler.
why are news articles still going jesus christ.

er, i look nothing like hitler. that mustache has been above my pixel lip for 4 yrs now :@

and yeah i agree, it went a bit ott if you ask me anyway lmao

[GommeInc]

I like how Paul is getting people to support him by giving them a badge when they enter the Welcome Lounge :P Is the trophy real too? It's not really support, more a bribe or incentive.

It's strange Habbo hasn't begun returning services and features to normal, it's weird they've removed some features today too :/

[lawrawrrr]

Trickling down though DS, must be getting old now ;)

Will all blow over by next week, I can't imagine the mute still here after the weekend...

[GoldenMerc]

Trickling down though DS, must be getting old now ;)

Will all blow over by next week, I can't imagine the mute still here after the weekend...

I seriously thought the mute would last 2 hours

[Jurv]

I seriously thought the mute would last 2 hours

i reckon they'll remove it during the weekend, i can't see it carrying on throughout next week. :P

[GoldenMerc]

I don't know tbh, they never really change much during weekends...

[lawrawrrr]

I seriously thought the mute would last 2 hours

shows that they're actually taking it seriously imo

[MKR&*42]

I'm still surprised at how many people are using the game even on mute lol. I get bored instantly, and this fast food game ain't that great.

[lawrawrrr]

I'm still surprised at how many people are using the game even on mute lol. I get bored instantly, and this fast food game ain't that great.

but it's so fun communicating with signs!


tbh i'm a***** but boosting all my achievements so i can get more pixels xD




lol away from keyboard blocked in filters ;)

[GoldenMerc]

but it's so fun communicating with signs!


tbh i'm a***** but boosting all my achievements so i can get more pixels xD

screw that just decided to make a room to out do Mathew;
http://www.mattgarner.net/upload/images/2012/06/16/A7kyS.png

[lawrawrrr]

screw that just decided to make a room to out do @Mathew (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=31230);
http://www.mattgarner.net/upload/images/2012/06/16/A7kyS.png


very nice room, +rep!! loads of people seem to be building atm, but noone can buy furni LOL!

http://i.imgur.com/qK6ag.png

i built my afk/boosting room (finally)

[Red]

I like how Paul is getting people to support him by giving them a badge when they enter the Welcome Lounge :P Is the trophy real too? It's not really support, more a bribe or incentive.

It's strange Habbo hasn't begun returning services and features to normal, it's weird they've removed some features today too :/

Not really. People were gathering to show their support long before the badge and trophy and were given out and I'm sure would have continued to if they weren't given out.

I'm getting bored now, even though I have been on the whole time lmao. I'm ready for the big unmute!!

[Meekel]

Not sure if anyone else has posted this, but I believe the Kissing Booth has lost its animation now!

[GommeInc]

Not really. People were gathering to show their support long before the badge and trophy and were given out and I'm sure would have continued to if they weren't given out.
Hmm, suppose. It does seem a bit strange, like there's a lack of seriousness. Loads of sites seem to be reporting on a big unmute - it seemed like it was going to happen this evening.

[jasey]

Not sure if anyone else has posted this, but I believe the Kissing Booth has lost its animation now!

that's just so pathetic lmao, i understand why but it makes zero sense in the big picture

[Red]

Na I never expected it today but hopefully it will be by monday latest. It's good that they have removed the animation on the kissing booths. Wonder if they will revise the habbo way again, since there was something about the kissing booths mentioned in it. I'm sure the have received a lot of comments about them (since it basically encourages cybering) so it shows they are listening.

[MKR&*42]

Suspected the Kissing Booth would be trouble since the day it came out tbf ;l, thank God they finally removed the animation.

Still haven't spent my pixels :/ can't be bothered.

[Michael]

* Kissing booths curtains do not close

* Habbo way has changed so instead of it saying something like don't disturb others/stalk others it now says 'Cybering is strictly forbidden'

[lawrawrrr]

They should just get rid of the kissing booths full stop, more trouble than they're worth imo. Glad they seem to be strictening up (thats not a work but my brain isnt working) on cybering though!

[e5]

Poll in the Welcome Lounge, and I gave this as my feedback:


I don't actually see what good muting Habbo has done. It was only done after the C4 investigation and it is only stopping the minority of paedophiles against the majoirty of Habbo-loving users who wish to talk and interact with each other. Aren't people alowed to talk about this, or stil communicate with friends? You're going to bring the ability to type back, so what's the point in taking it away, the paedophiles will just hit after your unmute us, if they are going to? - e5

and


Do what you have to do, so you guys make it feel safer and let us play the game.

Be more actively alert with paedophiles. Have your mods like police, have them in rooms monitoring to reassure other users. If someoen starts being a pervert or advertise hack sites, the mod can quickly ban them!

[CatFlaps]

If you go into the welcome lounge, people are holding signs and flickering between the skull sign and the sign with the number 4? Does this mean its the 4th day of the mute or what? Thanks

Threads merged by Jordan (Forum Super Moderator): As both on same topic

[Lewis]

probably, and a few immature people are changing from 3 signs: Heart, 6, 9. Habbo should honestly ban these people as they clearly do not care what happens.

[Munex]

If you go into the welcome lounge, people are holding signs and flickering between the skull sign and the sign with the number 4? Does this mean its the 4th day of the mute or what? Thanks

It most likely means "channel 4" - the people responsible for the mute. Obviously, skulls carry negative connotations ... and so, putting them together, people are hating on channel 4.

[Kyle]

If you go into the welcome lounge, people are holding signs and flickering between the skull sign and the sign with the number 4? Does this mean its the 4th day of the mute or what? Thanks
it's to represent their contempt towards channel 4

hope we are unmuted before the saturday night quiz! :O

[scottish]

"A quick note to let you know that your VIP membership will be compensated, so don't worry about your membership expiring or going to..."

from habbo twitter :P

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it's to represent their contempt towards channel 4

hope we are unmuted before the saturday night quiz! :O

xxMATTGxx; can set the questions using wired with multiple choices and hold up sign 1-4 for answers :P

[sex]

"A quick note to let you know that your VIP membership will be compensated, so don't worry about your membership expiring or going to..."

from habbo twitter :P

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xxMATTGxx; can set the questions using wired with multiple choices and hold up sign 1-4 for answers :P

wired don't work... well the talking one doesn't i heard