[RESOLVED - ACCEPTED] "Private Server Client Hacking" to "Client Development"

#1

no one really “hacks” it any more, it’s more about developing it

#2
The act of engaging in activities (such as programming or other media[4]) in a spirit of playfulness and exploration is termed hacking. However the defining characteristic of a hacker is not the activities performed themselves (e.g. programming), but the manner in which it is done: Hacking entails some form of excellence, for example exploring the limits of what is possible,[5] thereby doing something exciting and meaningful.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_(programmer_subculture)

Technically speaking I’d still say people “hack” the client. :slight_smile:

#3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_(programmer_subculture)

Technically speaking I’d still say people “hack” the client. :)[/quote]Yea, nobody is developing a client. Reverse engineering.

#4

Can we drop the “Private Server” part, at least. We already know what it’s for…

I feel like the section title confuses a few people new to the community.
(Not many people seem to read descriptions, hell some ignore the titles and post where ever).

#5

This has subtly annoyed me for years, I never bothered posting anything about it but I’m sure renaming the board is something that Tom or MITB would have no problem doing. Personally I think “RS Client Hacking” would do nicely. A ‘Private Server Client’ is just a modified RS client that connects to a server. “Private Server” doesn’t belong in this boards name IMO.

#6

Better late than never, done. :slight_smile: