An explanation of the "New Scratcher" status

Vienradze

terrariamaster220 wrote:
my account is at least 2 months old, but i am still not a scratcher! why?

Time isn't matter! Matter is something. This something can't be changed by time when you know scratch. It's can be changed only by yourself. this isn't a! it's an… activity! You need lots of it to became a scratcher!

Roaringbeardragon

terrariamaster220 wrote:
my account is at least 2 months old, but i am still not a scratcher! why?

at tha top of ya profile you will see a thing saying become a scratcher click it

JP0005

thx helped alot

terrariamaster220

it's not there…

ZerosSoCute

terrariamaster220 wrote:
it's not there…

Well you definitely need more projects, get some more projects and after you've posted several projects if you haven't gotten the option yet you can ask https://scratch.mit.edu/users/Paddle2See/ for more help.

terrariamaster220

I am using a school laptop, barely have time to make any. I usually play other people's games

ZerosSoCute

terrariamaster220 wrote:
I am using a school laptop, barely have time to make any. I usually play other people's games

I think remixes count, try remixing some projects (:

Roaringbeardragon

ya need ta wait…….

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terrariamaster220 wrote:
it's not there…

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LionScratch

D_Coff wrote:
jvvg wrote:
Restrictions
Can't use cloud data
No signature (?)
Have to wait longer between posts
Can't edit/delete own posts

Ticks me off because I've been using the software for years, and just never got around to making a Scratch accountd, so when I do I get restrictions placed on my account??????

And if the problem is “bots” then how about solving that with an anti-bot mechanism (eg. CAPTCHA)?

I think bots may have been able to get past CAPTCHA, and for some reason Scratch doesn't use captcha…

ronforco

point towards the clockwise wheel

pixelation_

wow thanks!

jvvg wrote:
When you joined the website, you may have noticed that your user profile says “New Scratcher”. If you haven't, it looks like this:

Anyway, you may find this annoying, because it has a few restrictions. Before making a topic asking how to get rid of it, please read this brief post about it.

Why it's here
The short answer is to prevent spam.
The longer answer is that this arose out of an actual situation that occurred. A while ago, a bunch of trolls created disposable accounts that posted inappropriate images all over the Scratch forums. In order to prevent that from happening again, the Scratch Team decided to create the “New Scratcher” status, so that in order to have the privileges that could lend themselves to trolling or spamming, users would actually have to show that they use the site for real and wait around a little bit. Unless a troll were extremely dedicated (which is exceedingly rare), he or she would get bored and move on before being able to cause any significant damage.

Restrictions
Can't use cloud data
Have to wait longer between posts
Can't edit posts after leaving the page
Can't post links to any non-Scratch site on the forums
Have to wait 30 seconds between comments
Can't post images

How to get rid of it
I knew the criteria on the old website, and it involved the amount of time you were registered, the number of projects you had, the number of comments you had, and the last time you visited the forums. In order to prevent this information from being abused, I am not going to list the exact numbers for each. On this website, I think the criteria are very similar, but may have a few changes.
Just be active, post constructive comments on peoples' projects, make projects, and generally be helpful around the site, and you will eventually find a link on your profile that says “Become a Scratcher”. Click it, and you will be promoted.

Any questions? Just reply to this thread!

Please notify me of any incorrect/outdated information!

thanks a lot!

don1519

In my opinion, the Scratcher is really useful and thanks to the Scratch doing there best to prevent trolls from ruining this website.

Factfurtest

I think you have to be a New Scratcher for about 2 weeks, jsyk

spotssuperfan

check out my game
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/97456384/#comments-55244125

banana439monkey

You can also be promoted when you go to your profile (username e.g. 7468348) and add #promote on the end (or click on become a scratcher). I'll use the example to show what the url should look like: https://scratch.mit.edu/users/7468348/#promote

ZerosSoCute

banana439monkey wrote:
You can also be promoted when you go to your profile (username e.g. 7468348) and add #promote on the end (or click on become a scratcher). I'll use the example to show what the url should look like: https://scratch.mit.edu/users/7468348/#promote

Fascinating, I'd never heard that before. (:

OtterSquare

The thing that makes new scratchers unable to edit posts after the page reloads; what is the purpose of that? It makes it hard for new scratchers to have collaborations or anything, because they could never edit the main post.

ZerosSoCute

OtterSquare wrote:
The thing that makes new scratchers unable to edit posts after the page reloads; what is the purpose of that? It makes it hard for new scratchers to have collaborations or anything, because they could never edit the main post.

I'm guessing they don't want New Scratchers to say something vulgar, they get reported and then edit the post to say “I never said that”? But questions I would have to that reasoning are:
1: I would think there would be an edit history to view the pre-edit wording, but perhaps I am wrong about that?
2: What if the person said something vulgar because they were mad, left the page, then came back wanting to remove it because they remembered it was against the rules? All they would be able to do is say “Sorry, I did not mean it that way I let my emotions control me.” but the vulgar statement would still be visible.

Admin however quit following this a long time ago, so if you really wanted to talk to a Scratch Team member about it you would have to go to their page and comment it.

crayfish-z

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move (

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deadpooled1018

Thanks helps a lot. Appreciate it.

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