Revised Community Guidelines

Zydrolic

Daisy_Kat wrote:
(#299)
BebaMonica wrote:
I recommend you add that face reveals aren’t allowed either. I think it is allowed though to include your face in a animation, game, etc, but you cannot make the project JUST about your face.
Edit: Also, add that rating Scratchers isn’t allowed either.

Scratch doesn't allow any faces showing and claiming it's you in general. I think describing what you look like should be okay as there can be someone out there who looks a lot like you. But if you do a face reveal someone can identify if you're a kid or not. Even then, if there is a Scratcher secretly thinking of hurting you, they might end up doing bad stuff to you if they find you irl.

Anything else?

speakvisually wrote:
Hey everyone,

We notice there is a new trend of sharing “face reveal” projects on Scratch. A “face reveal” is essentially a project created for the sole purpose of sharing your physical appearance with others. We have found these types of projects often lead to inappropriate or unhealthy comments. Due to these concerns, we have begun to remove these projects from the Scratch website.

Thanks,
speak

src

Anyways, describing is up for imagination, if you aren't HYPERspecific, you are possibly fine if you keep that to a VERY LOW MINIMUM

Daisy_Kat

Zydrolic wrote:
Daisy_Kat wrote:
(#299)
BebaMonica wrote:
I recommend you add that face reveals aren’t allowed either. I think it is allowed though to include your face in a animation, game, etc, but you cannot make the project JUST about your face.
Edit: Also, add that rating Scratchers isn’t allowed either.

Scratch doesn't allow any faces showing and claiming it's you in general. I think describing what you look like should be okay as there can be someone out there who looks a lot like you. But if you do a face reveal someone can identify if you're a kid or not. Even then, if there is a Scratcher secretly thinking of hurting you, they might end up doing bad stuff to you if they find you irl.
Anything else?
speakvisually wrote:
Hey everyone,

We notice there is a new trend of sharing “face reveal” projects on Scratch. A “face reveal” is essentially a project created for the sole purpose of sharing your physical appearance with others. We have found these types of projects often lead to inappropriate or unhealthy comments. Due to these concerns, we have begun to remove these projects from the Scratch website.

Thanks,
speak
src

Anyways, describing is up for imagination, if you aren't HYPERspecific, you are possibly fine if you keep that to a VERY LOW MINIMUM

You're right. Cyberbullies could call someone ugly and practically shatter their mental health.

TheUltimateHoodie

support this is so much clearer

PaperMarioFan2022

intelegenrpro wrote:
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Hi. Please don't discuss politics. The scratch forums is about other things focusing on how to improve scratch.

Last edited by PaperMarioFan2022 (Jan. 29, 2024 13:12:15)

CodeLearnerSai

Change the “be-honest” list to

OP wrote:
- Do not gossip or spread rumors about other Scratchers.
- Do not make alternate accounts just to love and fave your projects for the purpose of getting on top-loved or top-remixed.
- Do not share projects with the intent of crashing the Scratch website.
- Do not reshare projects with the intent of beating the trending system (trending glitch)
- Keep any remixes you post on Scratch related to the original

sonic__fan

CodeLearnerSai wrote:
Add to the “be-honest” list
Keep any remixes you post on Scratch related to the original
From what I know, this isn't a rule. Of course, it's preferred that remixes are related to the original, but as far as I know, they don't have to be.

RobotChickens

No support. There is power in brevity.
tldr; It will be much simpler if the ST defines in detail what specifically you are banned for, where it happened, and who it's against (if applicable).

I think the current guidelines are the way they are because they're short and ambiguous. If it defines specific items, many people will think that if something isn't on the list, it's okay to do. Then, the guidelines become a tedious catch-up of banned items and rules to be added to the list. If no specific items are listed, the ambiguous overreaching rules apply to everything. Even if the guidelines say something like “this list isn't extensive” I can already tell that many people won't pay attention to that. Once you specify specific items, the focus can mistakenly move to those items instead of the broad guideline that can apply to everything. Also, the sheer amount of things that people can do to break the guidelines probably can't be contained in a comprehensible list that anyone will be willing to read through. What if this is an issue with the banning system? From what I can find in screenshots, the ban “notes” are generic like “you posted disrespectful content.” What if the ST included an accurate and specific detailed description of what happened and what broad guideline it falls under in a ban case? The detail is in the details.
Example:

Scratch Team wrote:
“You said (insert verbal abuse) to @exmple and that wasn't respectful. Next time, remember to…”

Scratch Team wrote:
“This project: (link) has too much blood. Remember that this website is intended for people 7+. If you change it like this…”

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I like the current community guidelines, because they're simple and you almost have to be purposely ignoring them to not read them. If you make them long, then people might not read them. So if your suggestion was moved to a new page, called “Rules”, and that was linked when users were becoming scratchers and on ban/alert pages, that would be a much better implementation.

plantskym2

jsomers wrote:
why is this code not working?
when green flag clicked
forever
if <key pressed>
change x by 10
end
if <key pressed>
change x by -10
end
end

Please do not post offtopic things. You need the [scratchblocks(INSERT BRACKET HERE) at the beginning, then the same thing again but with a / after the first bracket for it to work.

Last edited by plantskym2 (April 26, 2024 20:07:26)

AlstontjhinauttpYT

For the “share” one, it should also say: “Do not impersonate others by remixing their projects without making any changes in it just for the sake of views.”

AlstontjhinauttpYT

jsomers wrote:
why is this code not working?
when green flag clicked
forever
if <key pressed>
change x by 10
end
if <key pressed>
change x by -10
end
end

please post this on the “questions about scratch” thingy. posting off-topic stuff could get you banned for 3 days.

AlstontjhinauttpYT

Bump

E-boogies

Here’s my remake.

Rule #1-Treat Everyone With Respect
This rule states:

Treat everyone with respect.

Scratchers have diverse backgrounds, interests, identities, and experiences.

Everyone on Scratch is encouraged to share things that excite them and are important to them—we hope that you find ways to celebrate your own identity on Scratch, and allow others to do the same. It’s never OK to attack a person or group’s identity or to be unkind to someone about their background or interests.

This is a great rule, though it can use more evidence.
I would restate it as:

Treat everyone with respect.

Everyone in the world have suffered different things in life, so it’s important to be kind to everyone

In Scratch, we want to have a kind community. We want Scratch to be a place where everyone can share their creativity, and support others, so being kind to everyone no matter what is very important. If you make fun of what someone says or makes things about, is hurtful to the community.

Rule #2-Be safe: keep personal and contact information private.
This rule states:

For safety reasons, don't give out any information that could be used for private communication, in person or online.

This includes sharing real last names, phone numbers, addresses, hometowns, school names, email addresses, usernames or links to social media sites, video chatting applications, or websites with private chat functionality.

This rule is very important and if it was not here, could harm Scratch’s community.
I would restate it as:

To keep scratch friendly, avoid sharing any personal information with anyone.
Stating anything like emails, numbers, or links, are considered personal information. If someone asks you, report it to scratch immediately.

Rule #3-Give helpful feedback.
It states:

Everyone on Scratch is learning.

When commenting on a project, remember to say something you like about it, offer suggestions, and be kind, not critical. Please keep comments respectful and avoid spamming or posting chain mail. We encourage you to try new things, experiment, and learn from others.

This is a great rule, though it could be changed, I will restate it, staying familiar to this one.
I will restate it as:

Everyone on Scratch is making, and more importantly, learning new things.

When commenting on a project, don’t be critical, say what you like, state a suggestion, and remember to be kind!

I will make the next 3 later, but my hands hurt so I won’t for now.
Those are what I would make the Community Guidelines!

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