Have your say on Habbo in the Daily Telegraph!

Hi there.

I'm a journalist for the Daily Telegraph (a British newpaper with a circulation of 1 million) and have been commissioned to write an article about the Habbo phenomenon.

I'd really like to hear your opinions on Habbo and its astonishing and fast-growing popularity. In particular:

• What first got you into Habbo?
• How long have you been on Habbo?
• How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day?
• What was your longest Habbo session?
• How many Habbos do you know in real life?
• Why do you think it's so popular?
• Do you play any other online games?
• How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?
• If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?
• Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?
• Have you ever been scammed or hacked?
• Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?
• If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?

I'd really appreciate any helpful input on these questions or any other points you may have. If you'd prefer, you can e-mail your comments to my e-mail address - removed (post your answers in the thread or by PM please). If you want, I can add your Habbo username to my article (though you can, of course, choose to remain anonymous).

Thanks for your time and I really look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,
Tim Moore.

Follow up: 8Freak8 (Site Manager) - Tim_Moore has emailed me a picture of himself in his office, holding a EuroVision pass with his face (and name) on it, holding one of his books which shows a picture of him. I have compared the pictures to one that I found on Google and they are him. He also pasted what the magazine Editor has asked him to write about.

I think he is real. He is not asking for money or anything bad, he is asking for your opinions. Don't miss out on a nice little opportunity to be mentioned in a magazine/newspaper article now that you know he is real :).

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Originally Posted by Tim_Moore

Hi there.

I'm a journalist for the Daily Telegraph (a British newpaper with a circulation of 1 million) and have been commissioned to write an article about the Habbo phenomenon.

I'd really like to hear your opinions on Habbo and its astonishing and fast-growing popularity. In particular:

• What first got you into Habbo?
• How long have you been on Habbo?
• How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day?
• What was your longest Habbo session?
• How many Habbos do you know in real life?
• Why do you think it's so popular?
• Do you play any other online games?
• How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?
• If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?
• Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?
• Have you ever been scammed or hacked?
• Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?
• If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?

I'd really appreciate any helpful input on these questions or any other points you may have. If you'd prefer, you can e-mail your comments to my e-mail address - [email protected] . If you want, I can add your Habbo username to my article (though you can, of course, choose to remain anonymous).

Thanks for your time and I really look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,
Tim Moore.

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Id suggest you to prove.

Btw I found this. Im not sure about the site but when I search Tim Moore as journalist.. he only posted 1 article on Feb 2001..

W/e.. dude real proof and id be happy to help you :)

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Originally Posted by :Alpha

Btw I found this. Im not sure about the site but when I search Tim Moore as journalist.. he only posted 1 article on Feb 2001..

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Yeah, I went on Telegraph.co.uk and searched Tim Moore as a writer, and only one article came up. 28th Feb 2001, so I think this guy is a fake.

Tim, may I ask... Have you ever written any books that have been published and how many children do you have?

ahaha.
Why would someone want to write about habbo anyway?

wow. this guy gets an award for being a doush.

seriously get some real kids and a real job.

I have 3 children and have had 5 books published, with my 6th, Nul Points, to be published in October. Search "Tim Moore" on http://www.timesonline.co.uk/uk or http://www.amazon.co.uk/books/ and you'll see my books and articles.

Thread re-opened, see my edit to the first post.

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Originally Posted by Tim_Moore

Hi there.

I'm a journalist for the Daily Telegraph (a British newpaper with a circulation of 1 million) and have been commissioned to write an article about the Habbo phenomenon.

I'd really like to hear your opinions on Habbo and its astonishing and fast-growing popularity. In particular:

• What first got you into Habbo?
• How long have you been on Habbo?
• How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day?
• What was your longest Habbo session?
• How many Habbos do you know in real life?
• Why do you think it's so popular?
• Do you play any other online games?
• How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?
• If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?
• Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?
• Have you ever been scammed or hacked?
• Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?
• If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?

I'd really appreciate any helpful input on these questions or any other points you may have. If you'd prefer, you can e-mail your comments to my e-mail address - . If you want, I can add your Habbo username to my article (though you can, of course, choose to remain anonymous).

Thanks for your time and I really look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,
Tim Moore.

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I found Habbo back in 2002 and was instantly hooked. I was used to chat rooms and when I saw this it opened up a whole new world of chatting online. It was nothing the net had ever seen before, so I wanted to be a part of it. I have been on Habbo since 2002, under 2 names, one of which i'm sure by now has been deleted. I am currently known as Sabre1.

I do not spend as much time on Habbo as I used to, but I do go on nearly every day to check up on things, talk to friends I have made over the years and just when i'm looking for something to do. My longest Habbo session was probably about 12 hours once when I was ill. I don't know any Habbos in real life, though i'm sure where I live is teeming with people who use Habbo every day.

I think Habbo is popular because it revolutionised online chatting and gaming all at once. It combines the relaxed atmosphere and social side of a chat room, with the fun and excitement of gaming. Because of this, although the site is directed mainly at children and youn teenagers from about 11-14, many people above that age group play on Habbo. I have met people up to 20-23 years old who thought it was a superb idea and can't get off it. I think that many of the older generation of Habbo users would be awed by an adult version of Habbo Hotel, targeted at people 16 and over.

I play a few other online games, RolePlaying Games and Massive Multiplayer Online RolePlaying Games (RPG's and MMORPG's).

I couldn't total up how much I have spent on Habbo to date but I know it is over £100. Most of this was spent when I got my first job and finally had the money to spend on the Internet, so of course I went nuts. Even now I wouldn't say I was a rich Habbo but I hold my own. Yes my parents know I play Habbo and know how much i've spent on it, but they don't bother me about it because they realise it's just a quirk I haven't been able to kick. :p I don't think I spend too much time on Habbo, I have plenty of time left for the more important things in my life.

I have never scammed or hacked anybody else, and have never had my account hacked, which is why I still put faith in the Habbo Staff. I have been scammed before, when I was a newbie to the hotel back in 2002. Just silly things like believing people could double my furni or get me free credits. Thankfully now, the hotel has increased the security and safety so many new people instantly know to recognise a scam and stay away from it.

I'm thankful for this opportunity to speak to The Daily Telegraph. I hope this helps to create a good article. My Habbo alias is Sabre1 and I am perfectly ok with being mentioned. :) Thankyou.

Sabre1

• What first got you into Habbo? - I'v seen my friends playing on it, so I asked what is it, and got in.
• How long have you been on Habbo? - I have played on Habbo since April 2002.
• How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? - I used to be 4-5 hours, but now I am 10 mins - 30 mins. Plus-minus.
• What was your longest Habbo session? - Summer time last year. I used to be alot online.
• How many Habbos do you know in real life? - 3 or 4
• Why do you think it's so popular? - I think it's popular because it's very cool game, with high technology, and it seems kids like online games like this. ^^
• Do you play any other online games? - Online games? I'v used to play runescape ages ago, but this days I play World of Warcraft or other unonline games.
• If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? - Yes they know, but they aren't really bothered about it...
• Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? - I used too. But now i'm not :)
• Have you ever been scammed or hacked? - Scammed? yeah, when I was a newbie, but not anymore. Hacked? no thank god :p.
• Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? - Scammed? I don't think so... Hacked? Nah.

1. My first encounter of Habbo Hotel was by a friend who wanted an online chat for so she could talk to friends. Unfortunatly due to AOL parental protection many instant messengers and chat rooms were blocked. So she told me to join the hotel along with many other friends so we could talk.
   
2. I have been using the hotel for about 3 years, in the first year and a half I was a regular often joining in with the hotel events and activities. It was a great way to spend a rainy day when you had nothing better to do then pass some hours in the evening when parents have taken control of the tv.
   
3. Currently I only spend an hour a day on the hotel, this is usually broken up in periods of 15 mins as I only use the hotel for Habbox events and part of my job as an administrator.
   
4. My longest habbo session must have been 3 hours, this was 3 hours whilst I stayed constantly logged on but not always at my computer, I believe I was waiting for an event to start in the "theatredrome" a public room on the hotel. Due to its capacity of only 80 you had to often visit the room many hours before the event to ensure you have a spot for it.
   
5. I would say I only know about 15 habbo's in real life compared to about the 800 that I know online.
   
6. I think the hotel is popular as it is a usually great environment to meet new people, be entertained and generally spend time being creative with rooms. Sulake (pronounced su-lak-ee) LTD is the company that really are behind the hotel administration and design, you can find their website at www.sulake.com there hq is located in finland. HabboHotel LTD has expanded online to many more countries there are now 18 habbo hotels all which can be found at sulake.com.
   
   Habbo hotel is very well run as each hotel has its own office located in the country the hotel is marketed for. Each office will have a range of staff with different skills such as web design, graphics, marketing, player support, moderation and then the manager. On top of this hierachy their is also a community manager that supervises the running of several hotels.
   
7. I don't really play many online games, Habbo Hotel is the only MMOG (Mass Multiplayer Online Game) that I have ever used, there are others such as runescape and others which are trying to enter the MMOG market such as jabbatown.com
   
8. I have spent about £50 on habbo hotel in the last 3 years and through clever and strategic trading if I were to sell my furniture on the hotel forbidded eBay I could possible gain about £200 or £300 back.
   
9. Well generally as they most parents would they would assume its a waste of time and money. To pay for things you can not physically touch or even sell back into cash. Also I believe there are too many people who spend too much time on the hotel and have become very unactive. This is a great concern for parents. Like always, where there is an online teenage chat room there will always be some rather malicious older users that have other things on their minds. This is another parental concern but Habbo Hotel does try to protect against this by promoting safe online chat rules such as never to meet up with people you have met online or give out your email address often displaying promotional messages to children charities who inform children and teenagers the risks of online chats and how to prevent becoming a victim.
   
10. If I were honest I would say in my earlier years I did play too much on the hotel but now in these current years I have partially lost interests and now juggling the task of helping to run this site and also examinations and employment I rarely have the energy or time to login to the hotel for a social cause.
    
11. Nope I have never been scammed or hacked, this has usually been to just following the guideline of the hotel and this fansite which I have been working for about 2 years and 3 months. The several Habbox sites (listed below) try and reinterate the Habbo Hotel guidelines for safe use of the hotel and how to keep your computer safe. We also try and make people aware of scams and how to identify a scam site as well as offer entertaining publications, guides, rare values and competitions plus much more.
    
12. Never found it neccessary to hack users of the hotels, I have closed certain sites in the past for their unacceptable content directed towards Habbox or Habbo Hotel.

Heres a list of the sites Habbox offer to users of the hotel.
www.habbox.com - news, articles, interviews, rare values and competitions directed towards the UK hotel. (the most popular habbo site)

www.habboxforum.com - The forum for habbox.com with over 19,000 registered members. (the most popular habbox forum)

www.habboxtv.com - animated online series of Habbo Hotel dramas or spoofs.

www.habboxlive.com - Online internet radio currently under maintainence, plays censored music by DJ's broadcasting from home.

www.habbox.us - news, articles, interviews, rare values and competitions directed towards the US hotel.

www.habboxforum.us - the forum for habbox.us

www.habboxhosting.com - Our own web hosting service with competitive rates so other users can build host their own site.

Hope this helps and hope you can plug habbox.com the publicity is always welcomed :)

I first got into Habbo when I was round a friends house and he showed me it.

I've been on Habbo for over 2 years now.

I used to spend alot of time on Habbo but at late 2005 my account was compromised a number of times and all my stuff was taken. I barely go on now because I dont have furnis.

Duno probably about 8 hours.

I know a few in reall life.

it's only popular because it's an addiction for many kids.

dont play any online games other

i've spent ABSOLUTELY NOTHING on habbo, got donated by my friend then went from there.

parents dont know what it is :>

i used to be on alot but i havent been on for a while now

hacked many times. scammed a few times in my early days.

never scammed or hacked anyone.

When I was hacked I lost around 2000t alltogether (hacked about 4 times).

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I first got into Habbo when I was round a friends house and he showed me it.

I've been on Habbo for over 2 years now.

I used to spend alot of time on Habbo but at late 2005 my account was compromised a number of times and all my stuff was taken. I barely go on now because I dont have furnis.

Duno probably about 8 hours.

I know a few in reall life.

it's only popular because it's an addiction for many kids.

dont play any online games other

i've spent ABSOLUTELY NOTHING on habbo, got donated by my friend then went from there.

parents dont know what it is :>

i used to be on alot but i havent been on for a while now

hacked many times. scammed a few times in my early days.

never scammed or hacked anyone.

When I was hacked I lost around 2000t alltogether (hacked about 4 times).

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Habbo's not all about furni, its about friends.

What first got you into Habbo? An old online friend
How long have you been on Habbo? over 2 years
How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? Too much
What was your longest Habbo session? 13 hours :/
How many Habbos do you know in real life? 5
Why do you think it's so popular? Its a very good online game, and is fun for the young people. It also help's getting a interactive way of life. Eg opening an online resturant :P
Do you play any other online games? Sometimes..
How much approximately have you spent on Habbo? Over £30
If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? Yeah they know i play it and hate me playing it, They often say im addicted :'(
Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? YES!
Have you ever been scammed or hacked? Scammed Yeah, Hacked No
Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? Scamming back in the day, Hacked? NO!
If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain? about a hc :p

I remember a freind giving me the URL and told me to go on it. At first I wasn't really into the whole paying thing, but I found out you can still have fun without buying furniture.

I've been playing habbo for around 3 -4 years.

I spend about 5 - 10 minutes on Habbo a day, just to check up on things.

My longest habbo session must be, 6 - 8 hours? lol.

I know about 5 Habbos in real life.

I think it's so popular because theres so much to do, trading, playing games, hanging out, scripting, gambling, helping others and much more.

I don't really play any other online games.

I used my dads office phone to buy credits, his work got charged the bill so I use to max that out weekly. (in the old days) So technically I never spent any of my own money, but I must have spent way over £500.

My parents know what it is because I used to play it so much. If they see me on it they refer it to 'that thing again :rolleyes: '

I used to play too much habbo, not anymore though.

Was hacked first week I played habbo, then hacked by the famous trevo.

I've hacked about 2 people, guessing their password :P Never scammed anyone though.

First time I got hacked I lost about 3 HC. Second time I got hacked this year I lost about 15T worth, £200 nearly I think.

- mmmike

What first got you into Habbo?
My mate told me about it.

How long have you been on Habbo?
Since the second month it opened

How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day?
About 3-7 hours

What was your longest Habbo session?
Two days on .co.uk and .ca

How many Habbos do you know in real life?
I know about 5

Why do you think it's so popular?
Because it is a easy game to get use to and is quite fun

Do you play any other online games?
Nah, there boring compared to Habbo

How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?
In the first week of joining i spent 100 pounds so about 500pound or more

If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?
My mum has played it before, she liked it

Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? Ermmm.... Yes

Have you ever been scammed or hacked?
Yes scammed by a real life mate and hacked in the first 3 months

Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?
Yes, not but not proud of it

If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain? I lost 7 thrones and over a £150 in furni, and gained about 1 throne

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Habbo's not all about furni, its about friends.

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That's called a personal opinion. Some people go on for entertainment, some for furni, others for friends.

• What first got you into Habbo? - My Brother Played it since January 16th 2001, the day it opened (He is now longest playing). I first decided to start playing December 2002.
• How long have you been on Habbo? - ^^^ December 2002 ^^^
• How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? - 1 Hour Maximum these days
• What was your longest Habbo session? - 4 hours when I was bored on a Rainy Winter Day.
• How many Habbos do you know in real life? - I recently found out 2 people from my school who play Habbo Hotel. I think my brother is the only other person so that makes 3.
• Why do you think it's so popular? - Do You Have to ask such a difficult Question??? I guess it's because people get to talk to people all over the globe, and it dosen't matter if you're a lot older or a lot younger than the people you talk to. Also the staff run a lot of events fo Habbo's to get involved in.
• Do you play any other online games? - When I go to my Dads House I go on my Step-Brothers Account on Runescape (www.runescape.com) because Habbo is blocked. I sometimes play Gunz (www.gunzonline.com) now when Habbo is being boring.
• How much approximately have you spent on Habbo? - It isn't about the furni (what furniture is called that you use to decorate your room), it's about talked to people. I once stupidly spent £10, but I have never brought credits (Habbo Currency) since.
• If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? - My Mum has never noticed much of it. She knows I play it, but she dosen't really mind. My Dad dosen't know about it as I don't live with him, and only visit him occasionally.
• Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? - Use to, Not any more.
• Have you ever been scammed or hacked? Err... No :). no One would waste their time hacking me, I haven't got much furni.
• Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? - No, I don't steal.

I would be grateful if My Habbo Name was added, which is Sir-Cameron
although I wish to keep my other details anonymous.

Thanks for all your input, it's been a great help. I'll try to include all your names, and it's good to see that people believe me now!

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Thanks for all your input, it's been a great help. I'll try to include all your names, and it's good to see that people believe me now!

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so when could we expect to see it published? :)

• What first got you into Habbo? - My friends told me about Habbo in school, about three years ago, I decided to join some days later and quite enjoyed the site.
  
• How long have you been on Habbo? - Almost four years.
  
• How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? - I find I spend less time on Habbo as I grow older. Now that I'm approaching my seventeenth Birthday, I'd estimate I spend a mere four hours on Habbo Hotel a day now.
  
• What was your longest Habbo session? - I once spent thirteen hours on Habbo. :P
  
• How many Habbos do you know in real life? - About nineteen (if friends previous to Habbo are included).
  
• Why do you think it's so popular? - It's a nice place to relax, because you're made to feel that it's a real hotel, you feel fabulously free when using it.
  
• Do you play any other online games? - Nope.
  
• How much approximately have you spent on Habbo? - Probably over four hundred Pounds in total.
  
• If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? - Well, my Mother and Step-Father don't really care nowadays, they used to get frustrated with the amount of time I spent on the hotel, which caused a lot of friction and arguments, but we're past that now. (Having OCD doesn't really help these situations)
  
• Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? - No. :P
  
• Have you ever been scammed or hacked? - My real life best friend scammed/hacked me for Habbo furniture, I guess it's more addictive than you realise!
  
• Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? - Certainly not.
  
• If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain? - I lost about two hundred pounds worth of items.

Hope that helps, I'm happy for my Habbo name to be included within the article (Piipp), if possible, private message me any details about the date the article will be printed? Thanks,

Piipp

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so when could we expect to see it published? :)

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Yes as i'd like to read in on it. :8

* What first got you into Habbo? I was talking to my cousin and she mentioned Habbo hotel. so i decided to register and thats how the whole thing started although i don't much time to be on Habbo as i'm fairly busy with other things.
* How long have you been on Habbo? Wooahh, uhm it must be about 2 ish years. :)
* How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? Not much, less than an hour if i do go on
* What was your longest Habbo session? Uhm, i wouldn't have one clue, i'm guessing it would of been about Six-ish hours or abit more :x
* How many Habbos do you know in real life? Uhm, none really? my cousin doesn't go on it no more so yeh ;P
* Why do you think it's so popular? As it's an easy thing to work with, you can make alot of new friends and play with the games within it. :)
* Do you play any other online games? Ofcourse, i play Runescape as it's overall more fun and is a very popular Online game
* How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?
* If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?
* Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?
* Have you ever been scammed or hacked?
* Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?
* If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?

What first got you into Habbo? My mate, I loved sims and she said it was like that.
How long have you been on Habbo? About 4 years, I was 8 when I joined. I played for about half a year forgot about it for year and I've been playing since I remebered it.
How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? Weekday 2-3 Weekend 4-5, I normal just sit on hotel view.
What was your longest Habbo session? Probaly at a recent sleepover, we were on for atleast 14 hours, I couldn't sleep ;).
How many Habbos do you know in real life? 5 and 1 is a pen pal that I've never meet.
Why do you think it's so popular? Cause you can talk to anyone anywere in the world, and theres always someone that likes the same stuff as you, I mean, at my school, everyone like RnB, except afew, and I love rock, were as on habbo, I know MANY people that like rock.
Do you play any other online games? Neopets, Marapets, Cokemusic/My Coke and runescape.
How much approximately have you spent on Habbo? depends, I buy with my phone alot, but my gran and grandad treat me to some credits alot.
If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? They think it's alright, and they know me and m brother play it, the only thing is they think there scamming kids out opf there money.
Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?
Have you ever been scammed or hacked? Scammed, nearly, hacked, UI'm not sure, about 3 months back all my good rares went missing, but I'm unsure, no one knows my pass and my computer was clean.
Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? I took my brothers stuff once, kind of a revenge thing, gave it back though.
If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain? Atleast 20 HC's worth I lost.

Habbo names FrozenWhisper btw.

What first got you into Habbo? I think i was searching on google for chat rooms
How long have you been on Habbo? 3 weeks after it opened
How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? um... 3 hours?
What was your longest Habbo session? 28 hours :S
How many Habbos do you know in real life? 6
Why do you think it's so popular? because people like to meet with there friends and what better way when you can have your own outfit and rooms?
Do you play any other online games? just habbo, habbo related sites and sometimes runescape and coke,suic
How much approximately have you spent on Habbo? far, far too much
If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? my mum dosent like it because i spend too much
Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? yes
Have you ever been scammed or hacked? yes
Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? no
If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain? ive been scammed alot of times, but the most ive lost in one time is about 10hcs.

and ignore the peopel that dont belive you,they just suck :)

What first got you into Habbo? - I saw my sister playing on it once and she
wouldn't give me the address to it but eventually she did :P

How long have you been on Habbo? - since around September 2004

How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? - about 30 mins to 1 hour

What was your longest Habbo session? - nearly all day when i was an obsessed person :P

How many Habbos do you know in real life? - 3

Why do you think it's so popular? - Because of the amount of things you can do on it.

Do you play any other online games? - Um i play Maplestory (www.mapleglobal.com)

How much approximately have you spent on Habbo? - Don't have a clue.

If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? - My parent's didn't like it when that was all i did but now they think its ok for me to go on it.

Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? - No. Not anymore.

Have you ever been scammed or hacked? - Yes i've been scammed once and hacked twice.But that sencond time i got hacked i found out it was one of my friends who is highly obsessed with Habbo.

Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? - No.

If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain? - About £6 worth of furni.

What first got you into Habbo? Er, The people :]
How long have you been on Habbo? 4 and a half years
How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? Well habbo.ca About 4 hours and uk About 5 hour's On schoolio days and 10 hours on weekends except sunday
What was your longest Habbo session? 11 hour's
How many Habbos do you know in real life? *counts* ONE! ;]
Why do you think it's so popular? Because its events are so good and it is modrated twenty four seven :]
Do you play any other online games? No :]
How much approximately have you spent on Habbo? 100+ Pound
If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? My mum knows i play habbo hotel, She thinks its okay not bad but people getting scammed an banned for no reson and scammed and nothing other than a ''Its you're own fault you got scammed'' when habbohotel should make it safer and the flitter better,
Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? Pfft yuh
Have you ever been scammed or hacked? Ha hasnt everyone
Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? Pfft no,
If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain? i lost over 3 thrones ;[ And now im gaining

Im adding something else ;]

I Hate habbohotel it sucks there staff are ignorent (well most) they ban people for no reson even though they dont look at the chatlogs, which is absulently Crud :]

Thank you

Lee atkins (lee is my nicky name)

What first got you into Habbo?
My best mate Sally i think or reading my magazine "Bliss".
How long have you been on Habbo?
Uhm a while.
How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day?
Use to spend all day but now i spend about approximatly 3/4 hours. its a tad boring.
What was your longest Habbo session?
All day :D
How many Habbos do you know in real life?
About 9 ?
Why do you think it's so popular?
Cos it's pixels and you can talk to people and feel comfortable.
Do you play any other online games?
Yeh many.
How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?
Ooerrr, about 29 quid.
If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?
Uhm well at first they didnt know and then my brother found out as i had used his credit on his phone about 20 quid cos i got addicted. lol
Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?
Not now. But i use to think that.
Have you ever been scammed or hacked?
Yep many times but baby i dont care. (or maybe i do)
Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?
Probably.. mm yeh. But not anymore.
If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?
I lost about 22 thrones once. And i have gained about 30 T From that.

Glad to take part in your little uhm survey :D If you need any more questions answered ask me. ;)

Vicky x

• What first got you into Habbo?
• How long have you been on Habbo?
• How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day?
• What was your longest Habbo session?
• How many Habbos do you know in real life?
• Why do you think it's so popular?
• Do you play any other online games?
• How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?
• If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?
• Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?
• Have you ever been scammed or hacked?
• Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?
• If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?

0: I first heard about Habbo from my Friend in School, So i Decided to Try it out.

1: I Know 2 Habbo's in real life.

2: Ive been on Habbo since late 2004.

3: I spend about 2/3 Hours a day on Habbo Hotel.

4: I think Habbo is popular because Its colourful and anyone can join it, Whereas with games like Runescape people who only like Medevil Games can play it.

5: I used to play Runescape for abit, But now I dont play it.

6: Ive spent about £120 Quid on Habbo.

7: My Mum and Dad know I play Habbo and they think Its stupid.

8: I dont really think I play Too much Habbo Hotel, My opinion is that if you enjoy something - DO IT :)

9: Ive been Hacked before, But it was good that i was hacked because I know have more furni than before.

10: Ive never Scammed or Hacked anyone else.

11: I lost about 13Hcs when i was hacked In January 06, But now my account is worth about 35 - 40 Hcs because I opened a Trade room which people buy rights in.

I'm quite looking forward to this article

What first got you into Habbo?
Well, I used to go on a different online site called CokeMusic (I believe its chgned now, to MyCoke or somthing) and one day me and my friend from school were talking about it and he mentuned Habbo Hotel and said it was cool and I should join. I didn't like the idea of paying for things though. As CokeMusic was free. I joined mid 2004 and lost intrest very quickly. I then heard about it again in 2005, I joined once more started talking more to people on it and graduly got into it.

How long have you been on Habbo?
Two years and counting.

How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day?
A few hours, less somtimes. It depends on my mood and whether I have anything to do.

What was your longest Habbo session?
Uh, probaly when I first got into Habbo. I was on it for quite a long time then.

How many Habbos do you know in real life?
One.

Why do you think it's so popular?
Because it keeps draging people in and getting them addicted, so then the people tell their friends and they tell their friends and so on.

Do you play any other online games?
Yes, I do.

How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?
Pff, I would say quite alot.

If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?
My parents only know a little about Habbo. They know what it is and stuff but at first they thought it was Haribo Hotel and thought it had somthing to do with the Haribo sweets (Until I explained to them that it had nothing to do with sweets) Parents these days, eh.

Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?
Yes and no. Some days I spend too much time on it others I don't, but I guess if you KNOW you spend too much time on it, it wouldn't be as hard to give up.

Have you ever been scammed or hacked?
Yep, been scammed and hacked.

Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?
Nope. If every scammer or hacker got hacked them self, they would then notice how wrong it is.

If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?
Hmm, 6 thrones wearth.

What first got you into Habbo? - Cousein
How long have you been on Habbo? - Been On since About July 2005
How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? - It Used To Be 5 hours But Now Im Hardly Ever On It
What was your longest Habbo session? - About 12 Hours
How many Habbos do you know in real life? - 4 Ish
Why do you think it's so popular? - Because Its A Virtual Life To Get Away From Real Life
Do you play any other online games? - Nope
If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? - Yes They Know And Buy Me Credits 1ce A Month On The Double Credit SMS Weekends
Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? - Used To But Not Now
Have you ever been scammed or hacked? - I Got Hacked Back In The Noob Days And I Been Scammed A Hc Or 2
Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? - Me Hacking NEVER!

What first got you into Habbo?
I first saw my brother playing on the game, and I decided I liked the look of it, so I started playing on it and I liked it very much.

How long have you been on Habbo?
I have been on Habbo for roughly 3 years, but I do not play anymore.

How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day?
I used to spend around 4 hours a day on average on Habbo, but on weekends I was on perhaps around double that.

What was your longest Habbo session?
Too long.

How many Habbos do you know in real life?
Just one, I already knew him before though. I told him I played on the game and he got into it too.

Why do you think it's so popular?
Habbo is just so addictive to keep playing and playing until you lose track of time.

Do you play any other online games?
Yes, I mostly play RPG's and MMORPG's such as Final Fantasy XI and Runescape.

How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?
No idea, but if I took a stab at it, id say around £150.

If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?
My parents knew I was playing it as I had to keep asking them if I could keep buying more and more credits, they don't really have an opinion on Habbo, well at least they havn't said their opinion.

Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?
Yes, I have played it for far too long and that is why I quit.

Have you ever been scammed or hacked?
Yes, plenty of times.

Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?
Im going to be completely honest, yes I have, quite a lot of times.

If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?
When I have been scammed, sometimes I lost a small amount at once, or a really large amount. At first it was only minor things, such as chairs and table, but then I lost Club Sofas, Dragons and Pillows, big amounts of them at once. And when I did hack a few accounts, the gain wasn't even much, most of them had nothing on, I remember 2 of the accounts I hacked had rooms full of furni on so that was a big plus for me. Scamming wise, I scammed quite a lot of furni and that is why I moved accounts very often, so people couldn't track me down. The profit I made altogether has been around about 10 Club Sofas, so not too bad. But now, I no longer play Habbo, I no longer hack or scam, I am a good person now, I am honest now.

What first got you into Habbo?
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How long have you been on Habbo?
Two years

How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day?
On the actual game, 1 hour.

Doing other Habbo related activities (e.g. fansites), 4-5 hours.

What was your longest Habbo session?
7am on a Saturday until 5am on a Sunday (also on Skype talking to Habbos)

How many Habbos do you know in real life?
2-3

Why do you think it's so popular?
Because there is nothing else like this before it came out, now there is tons of tacky rip-offs.

Do you play any other online games?
No

How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?
£500

If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?
They know I play it, they hate it. They would burn down the Habbo Office if they could.

Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?
Yes.

Have you ever been scammed or hacked?
Yes to both.

Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?
Yes to both.

If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?
Me being hacked = 5 Thrones
Me hacking = 50+ Thrones

What first got you into Habbo? - My cousin made me a habbo
How long have you been on Habbo? - April 2005
How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? - 4 hours
What was your longest Habbo session? - About 17 Hours
How many Habbos do you know in real life? - 2
Why do you think it's so popular? - It's almost like a virtual chatroom
Do you play any other online games? - Yes
If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? - They think it is just a game
Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? - I have done
Have you ever been scammed or hacked? - Yes. It's the worst thing about online gaming.
Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? - No. I do my best to make sure no-one gets scammed or hacked as it spoils the whole gaming experience.

Dont expect pleasant replied about HabboHotel, it isnt all that good, but you have come to the right place to know what Habbo is like.

What first got you into Habbo? My brother
How long have you been on Habbo? 3 Years
How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? 3 Hours
What was your longest Habbo session? 12 hours (Which is sad)
How many Habbos do you know in real life? 1, My brother.
Why do you think it's so popular? Its addictive, aswell as getting new users.
Do you play any other online games? No.
How much approximately have you spent on Habbo? Dont have a clue.
If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? My parents dont know much about it, my business is mine.
Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? Yes
Have you ever been scammed or hacked? No
Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? No.
If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?

Nothing


To be frank, users stay on HabboHotel because its addictive, just like runescape. Most Forum members would agree with me.
The last hotel manager was shocking, and they have treated people unfairly, the system that the Moderators follow is rubbish, and sometimes I think they dont even follow it.

Thanks again everyone, this is all really good stuff. The article is for the Daily Telegraph's Saturday magazine and it should be out around September. They want to set up a meeting with me and the co-founder and CEO of Sulake, which may take some time to arrange. If anyone has any questions they'd like me to ask him just post a message here.

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Thanks again everyone, this is all really good stuff. The article is for the Daily Telegraph's Saturday magazine and it should be out around September. They want to set up a meeting with me and the co-founder and CEO of Sulake, which may take some time to arrange. If anyone has any questions they'd like me to ask him just post a message here.

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lol, can't wait :p

• What first got you into Habbo?

All my friends were talking about and adverts were all over the internet and MSN Messenger so i tried it out and i liked it

• How long have you been on Habbo?

2 years

• How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day?

Probably around 30 mins a day

• What was your longest Habbo session?

Probably around 3 hours

• How many Habbos do you know in real life?

I know 11 Habbos in real life

• Why do you think it's so popular?

Its adictiveness to be rich and have fruniture and credits and most kids spend thier time on it so to contact your firend you do it through habbo

• Do you play any other online games?

Yes quite a few

• How much approximately have you spent on Habbo?

Around 2 years so probably 200 days

• If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it?

My parents know i play on habbo and think i am foolish for wasting my money on it but it gets addictive

• Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel?

No, i maybe spend 3 hours a week on it

• Have you ever been scammed or hacked?

On numerous acasions , but most not Habbos folt

• Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else?

No that is pointless and all you gain is some cartoon furniture

• If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain?

I probably lost around £40 pounds of stuff

Habbo name is -Bowsey-

What first got you into Habbo? my freinds just kept going on about it
How long have you been on Habbo? about 6 months
How long on average do you spend on Habbo a day? 5 hours
What was your longest Habbo session? 7 hours
How many Habbos do you know in real life? 4
Why do you think it's so popular? its just soaddictive but not in a bad way
Do you play any other online games? no
How much approximately have you spent on Habbo? £20 is the estimate
If you live with them, what do your parents think about Habbo? Do they even know you play it? they think i need to get of it more and yes they do know
Be honest - do you think you play too much Habbo Hotel? no i don't get enough of habbo as it is
Have you ever been scammed or hacked? well i thought i did
Have you ever scammed or hacked anyone else? never mainly because i don't know how to
If the answer to at least one of the previous two is yes, how much did you lose/gain? nothing

hope this helped :D

I don't personally play Habbo anymore, I'm simply amazed that a writer for the Daily Telegraph is on the forum.

By any chance, do you have a set date for the article to be published?

Edit: I've just realised that question has been answered.