Since Wikipedia recognizes this just for triple parentheses -- not all use of parentheses (because that would be a little ridiculous) -- I'd encourage our members to consider not using triple parentheses in the future to denote hugs.

Instead, either use the hug button (in the forums), or 4 or more parentheses while in chat.

I agree, it is a very sad state of affairs when a hate group adopts a common behavior, already in use. There's not much to be done about it other than to adopt to the times.