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The [[Habbox News|Habbox News Department]] provides the Habbox community with all the latest news from around Habbo Hotel. This includes both rumours and officially released information on competitions and special celebrity visits. At present the department is run by '''Samanfa''' and is assisted by the Senior News Reporter '''Grig'''. | The [[Habbox News|Habbox News Department]] provides the Habbox community with all the latest news from around Habbo Hotel. This includes both rumours and officially released information on competitions and special celebrity visits. At present the department is run by '''Samanfa''' and is assisted by the Senior News Reporter '''Grig'''. | ||
News Reporters are part of one of the oldest and most essential departments at Habbox. It is renowned throughout the fansite world as one of the only fansites which has constantly maintained an active department. Throughout the years, the News Department has evolved and changed as Habbo have posted more updates. Instead of posting the basic and generic news, Habbox's News Reporters aim to write more freely and present information in more of an article form with individual quotes and personal opinions for instance. | |||
As well as reporting on the latest news concerning both Habbo and Sulake, the department also interviews members of both Habbo and Habbox staff, reviews rooms around the Hotel, and posts about new items which will appear in Habbo in the future (for example, new furniture images and upcoming campaigns). Over the years the department has been one of the first to release and reveal big stories such as the merge of the English Speaking Hotels and the departure of prominent members of Hotel Management. Until recently, the News Department also published Real Life News and Articles. Although they are no longer written, the old reports are still available to read. | |||
== Habbo News == | |||
This is the most common type of news that News Reporters write. This type of report could feature anything from future client updates to new badges being discovered. This is the type of news that usually attracts the most interest from users and is a vital part of a Fansite due to the updated Fansite requirements stating that each site "must post Habbo news". Without this type of news, interest in the Fansite would diminish greatly and users would move to different sites looking for Habbo news. | |||
Habbo News used to be written very briefly many years ago until the introduction of RSS feeds occurred, thus enabling News Reporters to automatically post any article which had been placed on Habbo without the need to write out the entire article again. However, in the Summer of 2011 the RSS feed was axed and News Reporters were given a lot more control over what they could write and how much they could write - this system is still in process today but has constantly been improved. | |||
<br> | |||
The general subjects surrounding Habbo news are; | |||
*Recently discovered furniture items | |||
*Recently discovered badges | |||
*Recently discovered codes | |||
*Recently discovered effects | |||
*New competitions/events/quests created by Sulake | |||
*Client updates in general | |||
*Hotel staff changes | |||
*Removal of beloved features (e.g. HC) | |||
*General news concerning Sulake | |||
... and much more! <br> | |||
Habbo news is always posted onto the front page of the Habbox website due to it being of the utmost importance to users - you can tell if an article is about Habbo news if there is a blue icon in the top right of the article which says "Habbo".<br> | |||
== Room Reviews == | |||
Room reviews are another type of article that is often written by News Reporters. They are generally filled with a lot more text and enable the News Reporter to write about their opinion througout the entire article (whilst remembering not to completely slate the user's room), which is something you wouldn't expect to see in an article about Habbo news.<br><br>The general layout for a Room Review is; <br> | |||
#Room name and room owner | |||
#Image directly underneath | |||
#Short introduction of the room | |||
#Design pros | |||
#Design cons<br> | |||
#Overall rating and improvements | |||
<br> This layout is not compulsory but it is the format that most News Reporters follow when creating a room review. There is no requirement for what type of room a reporter should review, but it is sensible to choose a brilliantly designed, popular and large room in which a lot can be analysed and commented on. A few of the room reviews that have occurred include a review of the Habbox Help Desk and Trade City! There is currently a weekly room review entitled 'A-Maze-ing', which reviews and recommends the best mazes to Habbox users. | |||
You can tell if an article is about a room review if there is an icon in the top right of the article which says "Room Review". | |||
== Interviews == | |||
Interviews are another type of report that can be published by News Reporters, although they are not as common as Habbo news or room reviews. There are no specific questions which need to be asked in an interview for a news article - the News Reporter has complete control over this type of article but must remember to keep the questions to a decent standard and not be rude in his/her interview. | |||
Generally speaking, interviews are most likely to be done with Habbox staff members (e.g. Arfar; a former news manager) but reporters are being encouraged to interview more people inside Habbo Hotel who are "virtually famous". A good example of this would be the recent interview with ex-hotel staff member Yurre. | |||
You can tell if an article is about a room review if there is an icon in the top right of the article which says "Interview". | |||
== Real-Life News == | |||
Real life news used to be a key feature in the news department many years ago. Although it was never as popular as Habbo news, it was still widely read by many users and the department even had to introduce "Real Life Specialists" to help keep up the output of real life news! However, as time went on the number of people viewing real life news articles started to decline slowly but surely, thus eventually rendering real life news as a pointless feature to the department. Real life reports were axed in the Summer of 2011, but the real life reports remained available to write about until March 2012 when the final decision to axe real life occurred. | |||
Real life news was written about quite often, almost as often as Habbo news! It came as quite a shock to many News Reporters (and Ex-News Reporters) when the real life news section was removed with immediate effect, but a few of them had correctly predicted it wouldn't last forever. You could originally identify a report about real life news via an icon in the top right of the article saying "Real Life", though this no longer exists. | |||
== Articles == | |||
The articles department was the original name for the News department as a whole, but when it was reintroduced in early 2011, it came with a makeover. Due to the interest of many forum members of creative writing, the Articles sub-department focused on writing original pieces, everything from poetry to commentaries to scripts and screenplays. However, after just a few months, less articles were being posted and Habbox managers decided to focus on Habbo news and rumours. | |||
Articles were posted much less regularly than any other kinds of news, but were enjoyed by many as original entertainment. You could identify an article by a purple icon saying "Article", though this no longer exists. | |||
== General Information == | |||
The Habbox news department was first launched back in 2005 by the staff member "Seacat". It proved to be a very popular department amongst Habbo users, with many people checking the site daily for updated information about each of the Hotels, while also providing entertainment and witty pieces of news. There have been 15 News Managers so far and 12 Assistant News Managers (with most of them progressing to the status of News Manager). Here is the list of all past News Managers and Assistant News Managers: | |||
<u>'''News Managers'''</u> | |||
<u>Date</u> <u>Manager's Name</u><br> 12/04/2012 Samanfa<br> 12/02/2012 Nuxty<br> 28/11/2011 Bolt660<br> 17/09/2011 Arfar<br> 12/12/2010 Nuxty<br> 06/12/2009 Bolt660<br> 20/11/2009 invincible<br> 14/08/2009 BritishTea<br> 31/07/2009 Garion<br> 02/02/2009 Xarae<br> 16/10/2208 Favourtism<br> 02/08/2008 Mrs.McCall<br> 07/04/2008 Yum999<br> 27/07/2006 Adzeh<br> 12/06/2006 Seacat<br> 08/04/2005 JackHB<br> 25/06/2004 properclone | |||
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<u>'''Assistant News Managers'''</u> | |||
<u>Date</u> <u>Assistant Manager's Name</u> | |||
12/02/2012 Samanfa<br> 25/09/2011 Chantelle<br> 25/01/2010 Grig<br> 20/11/2009 Bolt660<br> 17/11/2009 invincible<br> 14/08/2009 Robald<br> 31/07/2009 BritishTea<br> 30/09/2008 Favourtism<br> 04/08/2008 Mrs.McCall<br> 11/12/2007 Yum999<br> 27/07/2006 Shabbs<br> 05/05/2005 Seacat | |||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
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Revision as of 22:20, 29 May 2012
The Habbox News Department provides the Habbox community with all the latest news from around Habbo Hotel. This includes both rumours and officially released information on competitions and special celebrity visits. At present the department is run by Samanfa and is assisted by the Senior News Reporter Grig.
News Reporters are part of one of the oldest and most essential departments at Habbox. It is renowned throughout the fansite world as one of the only fansites which has constantly maintained an active department. Throughout the years, the News Department has evolved and changed as Habbo have posted more updates. Instead of posting the basic and generic news, Habbox's News Reporters aim to write more freely and present information in more of an article form with individual quotes and personal opinions for instance.
As well as reporting on the latest news concerning both Habbo and Sulake, the department also interviews members of both Habbo and Habbox staff, reviews rooms around the Hotel, and posts about new items which will appear in Habbo in the future (for example, new furniture images and upcoming campaigns). Over the years the department has been one of the first to release and reveal big stories such as the merge of the English Speaking Hotels and the departure of prominent members of Hotel Management. Until recently, the News Department also published Real Life News and Articles. Although they are no longer written, the old reports are still available to read.
Habbo News
This is the most common type of news that News Reporters write. This type of report could feature anything from future client updates to new badges being discovered. This is the type of news that usually attracts the most interest from users and is a vital part of a Fansite due to the updated Fansite requirements stating that each site "must post Habbo news". Without this type of news, interest in the Fansite would diminish greatly and users would move to different sites looking for Habbo news.
Habbo News used to be written very briefly many years ago until the introduction of RSS feeds occurred, thus enabling News Reporters to automatically post any article which had been placed on Habbo without the need to write out the entire article again. However, in the Summer of 2011 the RSS feed was axed and News Reporters were given a lot more control over what they could write and how much they could write - this system is still in process today but has constantly been improved.
The general subjects surrounding Habbo news are;
- Recently discovered furniture items
- Recently discovered badges
- Recently discovered codes
- Recently discovered effects
- New competitions/events/quests created by Sulake
- Client updates in general
- Hotel staff changes
- Removal of beloved features (e.g. HC)
- General news concerning Sulake
... and much more!
Habbo news is always posted onto the front page of the Habbox website due to it being of the utmost importance to users - you can tell if an article is about Habbo news if there is a blue icon in the top right of the article which says "Habbo".
Room Reviews
Room reviews are another type of article that is often written by News Reporters. They are generally filled with a lot more text and enable the News Reporter to write about their opinion througout the entire article (whilst remembering not to completely slate the user's room), which is something you wouldn't expect to see in an article about Habbo news.
The general layout for a Room Review is;
- Room name and room owner
- Image directly underneath
- Short introduction of the room
- Design pros
- Design cons
- Overall rating and improvements
This layout is not compulsory but it is the format that most News Reporters follow when creating a room review. There is no requirement for what type of room a reporter should review, but it is sensible to choose a brilliantly designed, popular and large room in which a lot can be analysed and commented on. A few of the room reviews that have occurred include a review of the Habbox Help Desk and Trade City! There is currently a weekly room review entitled 'A-Maze-ing', which reviews and recommends the best mazes to Habbox users.
You can tell if an article is about a room review if there is an icon in the top right of the article which says "Room Review".
Interviews
Interviews are another type of report that can be published by News Reporters, although they are not as common as Habbo news or room reviews. There are no specific questions which need to be asked in an interview for a news article - the News Reporter has complete control over this type of article but must remember to keep the questions to a decent standard and not be rude in his/her interview.
Generally speaking, interviews are most likely to be done with Habbox staff members (e.g. Arfar; a former news manager) but reporters are being encouraged to interview more people inside Habbo Hotel who are "virtually famous". A good example of this would be the recent interview with ex-hotel staff member Yurre.
You can tell if an article is about a room review if there is an icon in the top right of the article which says "Interview".
Real-Life News
Real life news used to be a key feature in the news department many years ago. Although it was never as popular as Habbo news, it was still widely read by many users and the department even had to introduce "Real Life Specialists" to help keep up the output of real life news! However, as time went on the number of people viewing real life news articles started to decline slowly but surely, thus eventually rendering real life news as a pointless feature to the department. Real life reports were axed in the Summer of 2011, but the real life reports remained available to write about until March 2012 when the final decision to axe real life occurred.
Real life news was written about quite often, almost as often as Habbo news! It came as quite a shock to many News Reporters (and Ex-News Reporters) when the real life news section was removed with immediate effect, but a few of them had correctly predicted it wouldn't last forever. You could originally identify a report about real life news via an icon in the top right of the article saying "Real Life", though this no longer exists.
Articles
The articles department was the original name for the News department as a whole, but when it was reintroduced in early 2011, it came with a makeover. Due to the interest of many forum members of creative writing, the Articles sub-department focused on writing original pieces, everything from poetry to commentaries to scripts and screenplays. However, after just a few months, less articles were being posted and Habbox managers decided to focus on Habbo news and rumours.
Articles were posted much less regularly than any other kinds of news, but were enjoyed by many as original entertainment. You could identify an article by a purple icon saying "Article", though this no longer exists.
General Information
The Habbox news department was first launched back in 2005 by the staff member "Seacat". It proved to be a very popular department amongst Habbo users, with many people checking the site daily for updated information about each of the Hotels, while also providing entertainment and witty pieces of news. There have been 15 News Managers so far and 12 Assistant News Managers (with most of them progressing to the status of News Manager). Here is the list of all past News Managers and Assistant News Managers:
News Managers
Date Manager's Name
12/04/2012 Samanfa
12/02/2012 Nuxty
28/11/2011 Bolt660
17/09/2011 Arfar
12/12/2010 Nuxty
06/12/2009 Bolt660
20/11/2009 invincible
14/08/2009 BritishTea
31/07/2009 Garion
02/02/2009 Xarae
16/10/2208 Favourtism
02/08/2008 Mrs.McCall
07/04/2008 Yum999
27/07/2006 Adzeh
12/06/2006 Seacat
08/04/2005 JackHB
25/06/2004 properclone
Assistant News Managers
Date Assistant Manager's Name
12/02/2012 Samanfa
25/09/2011 Chantelle
25/01/2010 Grig
20/11/2009 Bolt660
17/11/2009 invincible
14/08/2009 Robald
31/07/2009 BritishTea
30/09/2008 Favourtism
04/08/2008 Mrs.McCall
11/12/2007 Yum999
27/07/2006 Shabbs
05/05/2005 Seacat
Links