Official fansites and Unofficial Fansites

[Bonxy]

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[Black_Apalachi]

Don't really see the point in those. They just have blank boxes under each. I don't see why HabboHarmony and HabboHut get to be better than the rest - just because they are ran by Habbo staff? :S


Will they not use red fansite emblems any more? Gold and silver suck .

[Black_Apalachi]

Sorry to double post but I waited for about half an hour and nobody is even viewing this section .

I don't want to sound ungratful after winning the HabboHarmony Challenge but I also don't want to sound like a suck-up, however I do want to develop on my earlier brief post on this topic.

Firstly, I'm not sure when HabboHarmony began but I think it was well after Christmas when I first heard of it. I believe it has one of the best radios in terms of its DJs although I think its music selection is extremely poor. I rarely hear a soing I like (I think Rockstar by Nickelback is the only one but that's over-plaid (omg off topic: it just came on the TV as I'm writing this! )) and I regularly hear the same pop songs over and over even in the same day .

Moving onto its events, to be honest the HabboHarmony Challange was the only one I have enterted and I obviously can't complain. However I'm slightly disappointed that the "exclusive Gold VIP that will never be released" on the forum, which I still don't have (nor do I have the two staff trophies), is now on sale for a whole week :S.

On the topic of Habbo staff and fansites. I'm not sure why a Sulake employee would waste their time with an almost non-profitable organisation. However, it's quite frankly none of my business. Nevertheless, when fansites immediately gain official status and sunddenly have bucket-loads of super rares to dish out and also happen to be co-owned or at least afilliated with Habbo staff, it does obviously raise suspicions. This is also extremely unfair on the likes of Habbox who in most peoples' minds, was the first fansite they ever heard of yet still remains unofficial.

However, after visitng most of the listed fansites, I did in fact vote HabboHarmony slightly higher than the others (I think I did so for Habbo-Works and Habbos.net too). This is because I have had good experiences with these sites and their staff and enjoy them generally. The other sites' votes were mainly judged by layout and content at a glance which while I'm on the topic, I think is one of HabboHarmony's weaker points.

On the other hand, I do enjoy playing the occasional game on HabboHarmony's forum and can only congratulate it for its quick success. Let's just hope it doesn't go to their heads and that they keep their positive reputation unlike ClubHabbo which by the way, I still don't really know why their's declined.

[Xarea]

I like HabboHarmony, but i dont agree it should be gold tier. I dislike clubhabbo, but credit where its due! it is a very successful and entertaining fansite

I totally agree, lol.

Personally, I think that staff should NOT be allowed to own a fansite as it will obviously spark suspicion of bias within the hotel. (I do personally believe that if a staff member is part of a fansite, then they will get a sort of special treatment - as in more regular alerts etc.).

What annoys me about this is, because you have a member of staff on your site other Official fansites; eg. Mine, are looked down on and not considered as important. I think this because (as I'm sure you know Tom), my site's fansite URL and name was not updated - even though we requested our change before you (I'm SURE of this)...then when staff finally answer our email(s) (like after months?) they tell us we CAN'T change our information as we have been removed as the fansite rules have changed that week (or something stupid like that) regarding site changes... But wait a minute...if they had looked after the fansites properly and updated their information in order then there would have been no problem, as my Fansite would have already been updated on the official list along with yours I'm sure. But sadly, no, they decided to change another once first.

I don't blame you Tom for this issue and don't think it's your fault. I just think the fact staff are getting too involved with fansites (by owning them...) is a part of the problem.

Yes, another excellent valid point - remember the rules Callie set? Change your fansite owners and/or site URL, and you will be removed; we didn't recieve any e-mails saying this policy had changed, so why was he suddenly allowed?

And I forgot to quote Robald's post, but yes, I also agree with you (most of it, anyway), but yes, suddenly becoming official with lots of Habbo Staff envolvement, lots of super rares etc. - it does look very bias.

+rep to those.

[Dwight]

In 3 months time, i am pretty sure ClubHabbo will re-gain it's official status, it does deserve it regardless of past problems. CH has a huge fan-based community and does deserve the status.

[Shoed]

Erm maybe but I hate the website, I think it's unprofessional and the staff are always argueing within each other.

[Antony]

It's not against the habbo way to advertise. However, Habboharmony Staff insist when advertising not to flood the room as it is against the habbo way.

Habboharmony came top of voting polls, if you wanted HFFM to become official you should of got people to vote for them. Habboharmony has had a few Alerts on the Hotel. No more than 5 since it opened so i hardly see how it gets one "every 2 minutes". It is very obvious you are jealous of HabboHarmony because it is Gold Tier Official and HFFM is not.

Also people saying Habboharmony is official because Staff work there. This is partly true because: Habbo Staff know the Fansite Way inside out. They implement this on the Site unlike many other fansites who just guess at the Fansite Way. Official fansites must be secure and follow all the rules. I hear countless swear words on radios etc yet these people still complain about not being selected by Habbo.

First of all, HHFM couldn't have become gold tier, because it isnt an official fansite?

Second, the "fansite way" has nothing to do with how a fansite is run, going on people just guess at it is wrong, that comment is completely ridiculous.

You mentioned Habboharmony must be secure, thats why their staff panel was gained access to a few weeks ago because of the flaws and how unsecure it was. And I've been on habboharmony before and heard a swear word, infact quite a few and it was on a 10pm slot.

[GoldenMerc]

Yeh they stole that panel to celeb exploited it.
HH Doesnt deserve to be offical seriously, Heck why do Habbo staff even need to be that involved in fansites, Its cool when they do a one of show or a event once a month or what ever but owning a fansite?
I get told im sad because im 16 and own a fansite but oviously no one will say that to Habbo staff surely?

[Niall!]

First of all, HHFM couldn't have become gold tier, because it isnt an official fansite?

Second, the "fansite way" has nothing to do with how a fansite is run, going on people just guess at it is wrong, that comment is completely ridiculous.

You mentioned Habboharmony must be secure, thats why their staff panel was gained access to a few weeks ago because of the flaws and how unsecure it was. And I've been on habboharmony before and heard a swear word, infact quite a few and it was on a 10pm slot.

He said HFFM not HHFM.

[GoldenMerc]

Also does anyone know when thease close or get annouced?
Ross