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'''hawkee.com''' was one of many [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIRC mIRC] script archives popular in the late 90s and early 2000s. | |||
== History == | |||
Founded in January 1997 by [[Scott Aikin]]. The site originally hosted mIRC scripts, add-ons, scripting tips, weekly challenges, and collections of shareware and freeware programs. By the end of 1997, the site shifted its focus primarily to mIRC scripting. | |||
The site design is credited to an unknown female who goes by the handle of KBT. | |||
[[File:hawkee_creators.png|thumb|400px|Site Credits]] | |||
In 2003, Hawkee introduced account creation and began focusing more on building a community. Around 2004, the site started to incorporate advertising and affiliate marketing, launching a web hosting service through myhawkee.com (which ceased in 2016). | |||
By 2005, Hawkee began transitioning into a social network for programmers, emphasizing code sharing and collaboration. In 2012, the platform stopped supporting full scripts and began focusing exclusively on smaller code snippets. During this period, the site featured multiple programming languages other than mIRC scripting such as: | |||
* BYOND | |||
* C++ | |||
* CSS | |||
* HTML5 | |||
* Java | |||
* JavaScript | |||
* MySQL | |||
* Perl | |||
* PHP | |||
* Python | |||
* Ruby / Rails | |||
* Shell | |||
* TCL | |||
* Visual Basic | |||
Around 2015, Scott Aikin branched out into FPV (First-Person View) builds, which eventually led to the creation of RotorBuilds.com. | |||
== Present Day == | |||
As of writing this, the domain is live. However, it is set to expire January 1, 2026 and is currently displaying a banner that states: | |||
<q>We regret to inform you that Hawkee.com has closed due to the overwhelming spam and operational overhead. | |||
Thank you to all our users who have participated in our community over the years. Your contributions, interactions, and support have meant the world to us. We appreciate every one of you and the vibrant community we built together. | |||
We hope that the connections and experiences you've had on Hawkee.com will continue to be valuable to you. Thank you for being a part of our journey.</q> | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:hawkee_screenshot.png|thumb|100px | |||
File:hawkee_screenshot2|thumb|100px | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== Additional Resources === | |||
TechCrunch: [https://techcrunch.com/2006/12/05/hawkee-becomes-myspace-for-geeks/ Hawkee Becomes MySpace For Geeks] | |||
crunchbase: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/hawkee Hawkee] | |||
archive.org: [https://web.archive.org/web/20250000000000*/hawkee.com hawkee.com archives] | |||
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Hawkeecom Hawkee's Profile] | |||
=== Webring === | |||
Hawkee was once part of several [[webrings]] including: | |||
* paiRC scripts & stuff | |||
* mircscripts.com | |||
* x mirc scripts | |||
* Ben's mIRC Page | |||
* mircX | |||
=== Contribute === | |||
This is a private wiki. However, if you have additional information relating to this entry, please feel free to reach out directly. Thank you. | |||
[[Category:websites]] | [[Category:websites]] | ||
[[Category: mIRC]] | |||
[[Category: scripting]] | |||
Revision as of 02:12, 25 June 2025
hawkee.com was one of many mIRC script archives popular in the late 90s and early 2000s.
History
Founded in January 1997 by Scott Aikin. The site originally hosted mIRC scripts, add-ons, scripting tips, weekly challenges, and collections of shareware and freeware programs. By the end of 1997, the site shifted its focus primarily to mIRC scripting.
The site design is credited to an unknown female who goes by the handle of KBT.
In 2003, Hawkee introduced account creation and began focusing more on building a community. Around 2004, the site started to incorporate advertising and affiliate marketing, launching a web hosting service through myhawkee.com (which ceased in 2016).
By 2005, Hawkee began transitioning into a social network for programmers, emphasizing code sharing and collaboration. In 2012, the platform stopped supporting full scripts and began focusing exclusively on smaller code snippets. During this period, the site featured multiple programming languages other than mIRC scripting such as:
- BYOND
- C++
- CSS
- HTML5
- Java
- JavaScript
- MySQL
- Perl
- PHP
- Python
- Ruby / Rails
- Shell
- TCL
- Visual Basic
Around 2015, Scott Aikin branched out into FPV (First-Person View) builds, which eventually led to the creation of RotorBuilds.com.
Present Day
As of writing this, the domain is live. However, it is set to expire January 1, 2026 and is currently displaying a banner that states:
We regret to inform you that Hawkee.com has closed due to the overwhelming spam and operational overhead.
Thank you to all our users who have participated in our community over the years. Your contributions, interactions, and support have meant the world to us. We appreciate every one of you and the vibrant community we built together.
We hope that the connections and experiences you've had on Hawkee.com will continue to be valuable to you. Thank you for being a part of our journey.
Gallery
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Additional Resources
TechCrunch: Hawkee Becomes MySpace For Geeks crunchbase: Hawkee archive.org: hawkee.com archives Facebook: Hawkee's Profile
Webring
Hawkee was once part of several webrings including:
- paiRC scripts & stuff
- mircscripts.com
- x mirc scripts
- Ben's mIRC Page
- mircX
Contribute
This is a private wiki. However, if you have additional information relating to this entry, please feel free to reach out directly. Thank you.
