What ARE fansites?

Fansites are (as suggested by the name) sites made by fans. Fansites are (in Habbo's case); not owned by Sulake but owned by fans of the game and so on. Each hotel has a set of "official" fansites which are fansites which Habbo recommened (they're updated lots, have lots of events etc). A generic fansite would consist of the latest Habbo news and happenings, Guides for users, A goodies page and maybe some interviews.

Why do Habbo support fansites?

Habbo is a completely unique game, as it was one of the first online games to support fansites. Other popular games may have fansites but none are recommened on a site page. So Habbo is completely different about that. This could be because fansites spread the word of the game and show actually how much people enjoy it. Also, it means that instead of Habbo having to write lots of articles and guides for Habbo's - fansites can do that for them! Of course, this is not the case for Habbo as there are many articles on the site, but it is another reason for them!

How long have they been around for?

There's no one definate, first fansite but there are many (such as Habbox.com) which started around late 2003; most of these sites have closed now...but you get the general jist.

First set of Official UK fansites (Around early 2005):

• HabboFm.co.uk
• Bobbanet.com
• Habboforum.com
• Habbopaper.co.uk
• Habbos.co.uk
• Robsladey.co.uk
• Habbohut.com
• Habbolane.co.uk
• Habbomania.co.uk
• V-habbo.com
• Habwiz.co.uk
• Habbodemand.com
• Habbo-info.co.uk

Second set of Official UK fansites (Around September 2005):

• HabboMania.co.uk
• BobbaNet.com
• HabboPaper.co.uk
• Habbo-info.co.uk
• Habbos.co.uk
• Habbling.com/Habwiz.co.uk
• V-habbo.com
• HabboDemand.com
• Robsladey.co.uk
• HabboLane.co.uk
• Yourhabbo.co.uk
• Habbocafe.co.uk
• HabboDown.com
• Habbugers.net
• Habbo-Addicts.com
• Habbohut.com
• habbofm.co.uk
• habboforum.com
• Hobtech.net

HabboGlobe.com was then later added.

Fansite Way

Fansites CAN:
* Post fun, friendly Habbo news with your own analysis.
* Hold competitions and parties in Habbo.
* Allow all Habbos to join in without discrimination.
* Discuss non-offensive Habbo gossip on forums.
* Create fun, non-offensive alterations.
* Offer help for new and old Habbos.
* Hold events for your readers.
* Allow your visitors to post a photo of themselves that's appropriate and does not contain personal information.
* Offset your hosting costs with advertising banners or ad words.
* Use publically accessible images created and owned by Sulake Corporation Oy responsibly and within the restrictions of the Fansite Way and Terms & Conditions of Habbo Hotel.

Fansites Must NOT:
* Offer Hacking, Scripting or Editing Programs.
* Publish any unreleased news regarding updates, new furni or features without Sulake's prior permission.
* Ask visitors for their Habbo passwords or personal information such as telephone numbers or home address.
* Charge users for premium services such as VIP access.
* Act as an affiliate for a commercial entity, nor offer merchandise (including Habbo furni) or services for sale.
* Offer to buy, sell or trade Habbo accounts for real money or Habbo Credits.
* Break the law or talk others into breaking it.
* Publish any material which may be offensive to other users or contains sexual content.
* Publish any personal information, pictures, video or documents belonging to Sulake Corporation Oy.
* Use slander or any other form of bullying in order to harass other people.
* Disrupt the operation of any other official or unofficial fansite nor disrupt the Hotel community.
* Replicate any part of the Habbo Hotel service ('Retro' Hotels, Habbo Home clones etc).
* Represent that your site is approved by or affiliated with Sulake Corporation Oy or that any other content on your site is approved by or affiliated with Sulake Corporation Oy.