Why is the place so dead?

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Look at the members registered here and look at HF, you will understand. Anyways, Hackforums activity is sadly full of scams, spams, etc. Here, you will notice the difference with this friendly and helpful community!

I guess when you put it that way you are correct. Quality is better than quantity people! Other sites may be more active but this one may have better quality people that are willing to help because it is a support forum, unlike others that just leech the forums for free stuff ect.