Wiki Policy on Hacking

This article describes this Wiki's no-tolerance policy regarding hacking VRChat
Intentionally crashing other players or modifying the game or SDK is not allowed according to the VRChat Rules and Community Guidelines and is not allowed to be documented or encouraged on this Wiki. Articles such as that will be removed and the authors given a warning.
:Also see our Wiki Rules and Community Guidelines
Using tools that were put in place for their intended purpose is fine but that is not the focus of this wiki. For Blender and Unity modeling please see the regular VRChat Wiki. The VRChat wiki have other editors and admins who are not related to the VRChat Legends Wiki.
:External Wiki: VRChat Wiki
==What do you mean by hacking or modding?==
Hacking is the modification of something to be used in a way not originally intended by the developers. This may mean that malicious intent or circumventing implemented safeguards are involved. 
Some refer to hacking as "modding" or use the terms interchangeably.
Hacking in VRChat usually means using third party tools, applications or models that unlock features available only to moderators or admins such as cloning or stealing other players private avatars or models in-game. It can also mean that a user is modifying the VRChat Unity SDK used for uploading worlds and avatars in order to do things not allowed or intended, which are also against the rules.
===What does "crashing" or being "a crasher" mean?===
A "crasher" is someone who uses methods or bugs -- usually by adding certain particle effects on character models -- in order to intentionally cause the game to crash for other players to grief them.
The trigger for crashing is sometimes referred to as a "crashing gun". Sometimes an image is displayed and/or music also played to the victim of the attacker.
In VRChat culture crashing another player is sometimes referred to as "clapping" them.
===What is a "hacker group"?===
A hacker group is a group working together with a common goal or a loosely based collective of people sharing technical tools and information with each other.
Some groups claim that they're working with good intentions as vigilantes for the good of VRChat. For example supplying the developers with source code that assists them in developing patches i.e. - "whitehat". Some claim that they only crash other players in self defense - crashing other crashers. Other groups threaten to continuously crash people that block them or blackmail by disclosing personal information i.e. "doxxing" or private models - i.e. "blackhat". Any such behavior is unwelcome is strictly not allowed on the wiki.
There used to be some articles documenting hacker groups but these have been removed.
If you notice any articles like this please contact an Admin on the wiki or on our Discord.
===Why do you not allow documenting any "hacking" or "hacker groups" at all?===
The Wiki editors have decided not to allow documenting hacker groups because:
*It encourages violating the Rules and Community Guidelines of VRChat.
*The difficulty of admins and moderators to confirm or deny claims made by hacker groups.
*The articles are prone to vandalism and harassment.
*Wiki admins do not want the extra work judging who are "whitehat" or "blackhat".
*Wiki admins do not want the extra work to mediate between different groups.
If you are a part of a group who fits these descriptions we ask of you to respect the rules of VRChat and limit discussions and distribution of these activities or tools used to deconstruct the VRChat client elsewhere outside this wiki. That includes linking to articles that describe or encourage such activities.
Be mindful that violating the VRChat user agreements elsewhere can lead to account/IP bans in-game as well.
==Character articles==
The Wiki focuses on the VRChat in-game personas and articles are not to be used as a CV:s, advertisement or graffiti listing hackers various illicit "mods", or accomplished "hacks".
Roleplaying as a hacker or along similar themes in private lobbies is fine, for example cyberpunk, steampunk or just your average stereotype computer hacker. Please clarify this in the article if this is the case. This is not a loophole or a valid excuse for lying in public lobbies.
==What to do if you get attacked by a crasher/hacker?==
Report them to VRChat moderation at https://help.vrchat.com/hc/en-us/requests/new and select "Moderation report/appeal" and fill in the details as well as screenshots and or video clips with evidence. Do NOT give them attention by writing about them on the wiki.
===I keep crashing every time I start my game after I was attacked by a hacker===
Your avatar was force changed into one that causes you to crash immediately when you launch the game. 
# Login on the VRChat website under the avatars section 
# Select "Reset to Default Avatar" and restart the game. 
# Go through your friends list and make sure to remove any players that you suspect are hackers and avoid joining friends or public worlds with them in the future.
==Related and Links==
*Wiki Rules and Community Guidelines
*VRChat Rules and Community Guidelines
*VRChat Report form: https://help.vrchat.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
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