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- ceebee
- Scratch Team
1000+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
Hi everyone,
We want to announce today that we’re shifting our policy related to browser extensions, userscripts, userstyles, and other similar external software. We’ve decided that, for safety reasons, we are no longer going to allow these to be advertised on Scratch.
Browser-based extensions and userscripts can be risky because they can get access to everything you do online. This means that they could potentially get information about the websites you visit, collect private information about you, and change what you see in ways you don’t expect. In the past, we have allowed these to be advertised on Scratch because they can also be fun, safe, and helpful tools – and because we’ve seen that Scratchers can learn a lot by making them. But we feel the risks and potential harm outweigh these benefits.
Because of this, we will now be removing comments, projects, forum posts, user profile information, or other content that reference any browser extension or userscript. In general, we encourage you to use these tools only if they were created by people or organizations you trust.
Thanks,
Scratch Team
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Frequently Asked Questions:
When does this go into effect?
Right away.
Will I get in trouble for things I’ve already shared about a browser extension/userscript?
No. We will begin the process of removing content that has already been shared on Scratch. This will not count against you, so no need to worry about that Going forward, we ask that you do not share or advertise browser extensions/userscripts as it could lead to moderations actions against your account.
What if I’ve already downloaded a browser extension?
You should look through your browser extensions and delete any that weren’t created by people or organizations you trust. You might even want to reread their privacy policies to make sure you’re okay with everything the extensions are doing.
Does this mean I have to delete browser extensions I am already using?
No. It is your choice what extensions you want to install and use. The new policy is that you can no longer advertise extensions on Scratch.
Can I still use Scratch-related browser extensions and userscripts?
Yes, you can use those tools for your own use - but do not advertise them on Scratch.
Should I report content referencing a browser extension/userscript?
Yes.
What about Scratch extensions?
Those are a different thing! It’s totally cool to share Scratch extensions, like the ones found in the Scratch editor or on scratchx.org. We’re only talking about browser extensions (like Firefox and Chrome extensions).
We want to announce today that we’re shifting our policy related to browser extensions, userscripts, userstyles, and other similar external software. We’ve decided that, for safety reasons, we are no longer going to allow these to be advertised on Scratch.
Browser-based extensions and userscripts can be risky because they can get access to everything you do online. This means that they could potentially get information about the websites you visit, collect private information about you, and change what you see in ways you don’t expect. In the past, we have allowed these to be advertised on Scratch because they can also be fun, safe, and helpful tools – and because we’ve seen that Scratchers can learn a lot by making them. But we feel the risks and potential harm outweigh these benefits.
Because of this, we will now be removing comments, projects, forum posts, user profile information, or other content that reference any browser extension or userscript. In general, we encourage you to use these tools only if they were created by people or organizations you trust.
Thanks,
Scratch Team
- - - - - - -
Frequently Asked Questions:
When does this go into effect?
Right away.
Will I get in trouble for things I’ve already shared about a browser extension/userscript?
No. We will begin the process of removing content that has already been shared on Scratch. This will not count against you, so no need to worry about that Going forward, we ask that you do not share or advertise browser extensions/userscripts as it could lead to moderations actions against your account.
What if I’ve already downloaded a browser extension?
You should look through your browser extensions and delete any that weren’t created by people or organizations you trust. You might even want to reread their privacy policies to make sure you’re okay with everything the extensions are doing.
Does this mean I have to delete browser extensions I am already using?
No. It is your choice what extensions you want to install and use. The new policy is that you can no longer advertise extensions on Scratch.
Can I still use Scratch-related browser extensions and userscripts?
Yes, you can use those tools for your own use - but do not advertise them on Scratch.
Should I report content referencing a browser extension/userscript?
Yes.
What about Scratch extensions?
Those are a different thing! It’s totally cool to share Scratch extensions, like the ones found in the Scratch editor or on scratchx.org. We’re only talking about browser extensions (like Firefox and Chrome extensions).
Last edited by Paddle2See (May 8, 2020 09:14:32)
- World_Languages
- Scratcher
100+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
(removed by moderator - please don't name browser extensions) ?You don't, you just can't advertise it. Hold on a second… Does this mean I have to delete
(~5 seconds before )
Last edited by Paddle2See (Feb. 7, 2023 18:52:44)
hii
if <(World_Languages) = [Awesome ]> then
go to [His profile v]
end
if <not <(World_Languages) = [Awesome]>> then
set [World_Languages v] to [Awesome ]
end
when I start as a clone
BE AWESOME
- NotAJumbleOfNumbers
- Scratcher
71 posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
(removed by moderator - please don't name browser extensions) ?No, you only have to stop advertising it. Hold on a second… Does this mean I have to delete
Last edited by Paddle2See (Feb. 7, 2023 18:52:59)
I mean I try to help with scripts but everyone else keeps answering them first
- 290Scratcher
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
I understand these changes.
It isn't like I even wanted the (removed by moderator - please don't name browser extensions) crown anyways
However, when I saw the admin message, I had two of them. And they were the same message. Why did the ST give me two messages?
It isn't like I even wanted the (removed by moderator - please don't name browser extensions) crown anyways
However, when I saw the admin message, I had two of them. And they were the same message. Why did the ST give me two messages?
Last edited by Paddle2See (March 20, 2023 22:47:57)
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- SuperFlower008
- Scratcher
23 posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
It's ok! I just have one question:
Can I delete the "" text that showed up where the extension link was?
– SuperFlower008
Can I delete the "" text that showed up where the extension link was?
– SuperFlower008
forever
if <[My first ever post] = [Yes]> then
say [Welcome!] for (2) secs
end
end
- ceebee
- Scratch Team
1000+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
However, when I saw the admin message, I had two of them. And they were the same message. Why did the ST give me two messages?Looks like that was done by error. No worries, the duplicate was removed
- ceebee
- Scratch Team
1000+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
Yep! It's ok! I just have one question:
Can I delete the "" text that showed up where the extension link was?
- fingertipsgaming
- Scratcher
65 posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
i dont know about you but i dont like this change.
follow fingertipsgaming on scratch
- World_Languages
- Scratcher
100+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
You technically still can use it, you just can't advertise it That's unfair. I have ** and ** and i might not be able to use them anymore (
hii
if <(World_Languages) = [Awesome ]> then
go to [His profile v]
end
if <not <(World_Languages) = [Awesome]>> then
set [World_Languages v] to [Awesome ]
end
when I start as a clone
BE AWESOME
- -OryumiCat-
- Scratcher
95 posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
Oh, okay! That's perfectly understandable. ^^ I mean, it surprised me, but I understand the reasoning.
im not that active on the forums
- RosyStar
- Scratcher
10 posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
oh okYou technically still can use it, you just can't advertise it That's unfair. I have ** and ** and i might not be able to use them anymore (
- 290Scratcher
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
Read the post carefully. That's unfair. I have scratchmoji and isonline and i might not be able to use them anymore
to be advertised on Scratch.We’ve decided that, for safety reasons, we are no longer going to allow these
Okay!However, when I saw the admin message, I had two of them. And they were the same message. Why did the ST give me two messages?Looks like that was done by error. No worries, the duplicate was removed
This is so unfair. There is nothing wrong with advertisements. isOnline and scratch messaging extension are both fine!
I think in this case the ST are being stupid.
Now I can't get my cookie or crown.
Because of you scratch team, isOnline might be deleted.
Look what you've done now, look what you've done.
NOTE: I may be quitting scratch because of this.
- You can still get the cookie since that is not advertsing.
- It is disrespectful to say the ST are stupid.
- isOnline will still work, it just cannot be advertised on the website.
- You're quitting Scratch just because you cannot advertise extensions? That's basically nothing.
-_- @WorldLanguages - maybe isOnline will become a Scratch extension? Is that possible?
It already is and always has been. actually it was originally a userscript so yeah
They can still be used, just not advertised. #Bring_Extensions_Back
Exactly. Ahahahahahahahaha please no.
#bring_it_back was crazy enough. We don't need it again.
Last edited by 290Scratcher (Nov. 30, 2017 17:20:27)
This is my forum signature, here it's okay to… forget it, you've probably seen hundreds of these signatures before.
https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ <— Click this funny and not suspicious link to get Scratch 4 early!
Joined at the age of 8 and somehow I'm still alive and decently semi-active on the forums.
(Reminder to take care of yourself and stay safe, the world is wild after all)
https://ecosia.org it's good trust me
- yzyzyz
- Scratcher
500+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
lolAhahahahahahahaha please no. #Bring_Extensions_Back
hi! I'm yzyzyz, the owner of the #bring_it_back studio, a sticky, 400+ projects and 500+ posts.
I am an active scratcher.
advertise in my signature!
ad:Urgently need a popular animation? If you do, check out Every Time I Share A Project, by Randomness-TV!
I am an active scratcher.
advertise in my signature!
ad:Urgently need a popular animation? If you do, check out Every Time I Share A Project, by Randomness-TV!
- 290Scratcher
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
Uhh I think this topic should probably be closed because it's going to turn into this in about five seconds.
This is my forum signature, here it's okay to… forget it, you've probably seen hundreds of these signatures before.
https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ <— Click this funny and not suspicious link to get Scratch 4 early!
Joined at the age of 8 and somehow I'm still alive and decently semi-active on the forums.
(Reminder to take care of yourself and stay safe, the world is wild after all)
https://ecosia.org it's good trust me
- yzyzyz
- Scratcher
500+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
This was a joke.They can still be used, just not advertised. #Bring_Extensions_BackExactly. Ahahahahahahahaha please no.
#bring_it_back was crazy enough. We don't need it again.
hi! I'm yzyzyz, the owner of the #bring_it_back studio, a sticky, 400+ projects and 500+ posts.
I am an active scratcher.
advertise in my signature!
ad:Urgently need a popular animation? If you do, check out Every Time I Share A Project, by Randomness-TV!
I am an active scratcher.
advertise in my signature!
ad:Urgently need a popular animation? If you do, check out Every Time I Share A Project, by Randomness-TV!
- yzyzyz
- Scratcher
500+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
this in about five seconds.I agree… Uhh I think this topic should probably be closed because it's going to turn into
(60 second rule…)
hi! I'm yzyzyz, the owner of the #bring_it_back studio, a sticky, 400+ projects and 500+ posts.
I am an active scratcher.
advertise in my signature!
ad:Urgently need a popular animation? If you do, check out Every Time I Share A Project, by Randomness-TV!
I am an active scratcher.
advertise in my signature!
ad:Urgently need a popular animation? If you do, check out Every Time I Share A Project, by Randomness-TV!
- 290Scratcher
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
Ahem.this in about five seconds.I agree… Uhh I think this topic should probably be closed because it's going to turn into
(60 second rule…)
There's this thing called “editing your previous post so you can say that quicker”.
I had to think of a joke really quickly…
This is my forum signature, here it's okay to… forget it, you've probably seen hundreds of these signatures before.
https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ <— Click this funny and not suspicious link to get Scratch 4 early!
Joined at the age of 8 and somehow I'm still alive and decently semi-active on the forums.
(Reminder to take care of yourself and stay safe, the world is wild after all)
https://ecosia.org it's good trust me
- RosyStar
- Scratcher
10 posts
Browser Extension/Userscript Policy
Oooooooooohhhhhh I thought you said we could't use them anymore, not that we couldn't advertise!
Oki it's fine then
(but isonline was checked by the ST so surely it's alright to advertise that one)
Oki it's fine then
(but isonline was checked by the ST so surely it's alright to advertise that one)
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