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About the Scratch Art Theives
Sorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
Why don’t the kids use that then?
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And then Reginald comes upstairs and is all like, “I say gentlemen, I do believe we’re in quite a spot of bother.” And everyone else was like, “REALLY?! WHAT TIPPED YOU OFF GENIUS?!”
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About the Scratch Art Theives
I agree. Just having the platform doesn't matter if they don't enforce it's use. What's the point of having it if you can just join normal Scratch just as easily? They don't even make it that obvious that it exists, at you can obviously tell.Sorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
Why don’t the kids use that then?
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About the Scratch Art Theives
That's what I've been thinking too. If Scratch is aimed at a younger demographic… then why not just promote Scratch Jr., which is literally geared TOWARDS A YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC.I agree. Just having the platform doesn't matter if they don't enforce it's use. What's the point of having it if you can just join normal Scratch just as easily? They don't even make it that obvious that it exists, at you can obviously tell.Sorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
Why don’t the kids use that then?
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About the Scratch Art Theives
That's what I've been thinking too. If Scratch is aimed at a younger demographic… then why not just promote Scratch Jr., which is literally geared TOWARDS A YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC.I agree. Just having the platform doesn't matter if they don't enforce it's use. What's the point of having it if you can just join normal Scratch just as easily? They don't even make it that obvious that it exists, at you can obviously tell.Sorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
Why don’t the kids use that then?
~Athene
Exactly! That's what the rest of Animationclan and I have been thinking. If there is a Scratch Jr, made just for younger kids that are probably below 10-years-old, should Scratch be for 13+? I mean, there should be a system in which you have to be 13+ to join this version of scratch, so that younger kids, who can't handle or understand these rules, can go to Scratch. Jr.
- Mining-Portals
- Scratcher
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About the Scratch Art Theives
That's what I've been thinking too. If Scratch is aimed at a younger demographic… then why not just promote Scratch Jr., which is literally geared TOWARDS A YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC.I agree. Just having the platform doesn't matter if they don't enforce it's use. What's the point of having it if you can just join normal Scratch just as easily? They don't even make it that obvious that it exists, at you can obviously tell.Sorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
Why don’t the kids use that then?
~Athene
Unless Scratch wants to make it so that people use the regular program instead of the Jr., but that would be ridiculous, right?
I am COMPLETE Portal trash (*cough* I also like BATIM, BBT, Cg5, and Voltron, but, Y’know… *cough*)
when I receive [ I think we can put our differences behind us...]
broadcast [ For science...You monster]
And then Reginald comes upstairs and is all like, “I say gentlemen, I do believe we’re in quite a spot of bother.” And everyone else was like, “REALLY?! WHAT TIPPED YOU OFF GENIUS?!”
- AtheneNocturna
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About the Scratch Art Theives
What's the point of having a Junior mode if small children don't use it?!?!That's what I've been thinking too. If Scratch is aimed at a younger demographic… then why not just promote Scratch Jr., which is literally geared TOWARDS A YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC.I agree. Just having the platform doesn't matter if they don't enforce it's use. What's the point of having it if you can just join normal Scratch just as easily? They don't even make it that obvious that it exists, at you can obviously tell.Sorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
Why don’t the kids use that then?
~Athene
Unless Scratch wants to make it so that people use the regular program instead of the Jr., but that would be ridiculous, right?
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- Mining-Portals
- Scratcher
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About the Scratch Art Theives
Exactly! If it’s meant for kids 5 to 7, then why don’t they use it, so then we don’t complain every day?!What's the point of having a Junior mode if small children don't use it?!?!That's what I've been thinking too. If Scratch is aimed at a younger demographic… then why not just promote Scratch Jr., which is literally geared TOWARDS A YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC.I agree. Just having the platform doesn't matter if they don't enforce it's use. What's the point of having it if you can just join normal Scratch just as easily? They don't even make it that obvious that it exists, at you can obviously tell.Sorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
Why don’t the kids use that then?
~Athene
Unless Scratch wants to make it so that people use the regular program instead of the Jr., but that would be ridiculous, right?
I am COMPLETE Portal trash (*cough* I also like BATIM, BBT, Cg5, and Voltron, but, Y’know… *cough*)
when I receive [ I think we can put our differences behind us...]
broadcast [ For science...You monster]
And then Reginald comes upstairs and is all like, “I say gentlemen, I do believe we’re in quite a spot of bother.” And everyone else was like, “REALLY?! WHAT TIPPED YOU OFF GENIUS?!”
- AtheneNocturna
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And the thing is, they woulduse it. If it were common knowledge that it existed. But they don't, and no one seems to care, and there's where the problems start. Art theft, uncalled for reports, and other issues related to the community exist largely because of the overly-wide age range.Exactly! If it’s meant for kids 5 to 7, then why don’t they use it, so then we don’t complain every day?!What's the point of having a Junior mode if small children don't use it?!?!That's what I've been thinking too. If Scratch is aimed at a younger demographic… then why not just promote Scratch Jr., which is literally geared TOWARDS A YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC.I agree. Just having the platform doesn't matter if they don't enforce it's use. What's the point of having it if you can just join normal Scratch just as easily? They don't even make it that obvious that it exists, at you can obviously tell.Sorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
Why don’t the kids use that then?
~Athene
Unless Scratch wants to make it so that people use the regular program instead of the Jr., but that would be ridiculous, right?
(also “theives” is spelled wrong in the discussion title??)
~Athene
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- Mining-Portals
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About the Scratch Art Theives
Maybe the parents should research first? I honestly don’t knowAnd the thing is, they woulduse it. If it were common knowledge that it existed. But they don't, and no one seems to care, and there's where the problems start. Art theft, uncalled for reports, and other issues related to the community exist largely because of the overly-wide age range.Exactly! If it’s meant for kids 5 to 7, then why don’t they use it, so then we don’t complain every day?!What's the point of having a Junior mode if small children don't use it?!?!That's what I've been thinking too. If Scratch is aimed at a younger demographic… then why not just promote Scratch Jr., which is literally geared TOWARDS A YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC.I agree. Just having the platform doesn't matter if they don't enforce it's use. What's the point of having it if you can just join normal Scratch just as easily? They don't even make it that obvious that it exists, at you can obviously tell.Sorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
Why don’t the kids use that then?
~Athene
Unless Scratch wants to make it so that people use the regular program instead of the Jr., but that would be ridiculous, right?
(also “theives” is spelled wrong in the discussion title??)
~Athene
I am COMPLETE Portal trash (*cough* I also like BATIM, BBT, Cg5, and Voltron, but, Y’know… *cough*)
when I receive [ I think we can put our differences behind us...]
broadcast [ For science...You monster]
And then Reginald comes upstairs and is all like, “I say gentlemen, I do believe we’re in quite a spot of bother.” And everyone else was like, “REALLY?! WHAT TIPPED YOU OFF GENIUS?!”
- Za-Chary
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About the Scratch Art Theives
I'd like to add my thoughts about Scratch Jr. Has anyone here ever tried it? I have.
You must understand that Scratch Jr. is severely limited in the amount of content you can create. Especially with the horizontal blocks; you can barely make a game or an animation out of it. Plus, there's no online features, no community to be a part of. I'm sure there are many people who were like me: I didn't join Scratch to learn how to code, I joined Scratch so I could make games.
Don't think of Scratch Jr. as something that the little kids have. Think of it as a starting point, that will eventually teach kids to learn code through normal Scratch.
The Scratch website is wonderful because it aims to be a safe social media website for kids of all ages. What has been discussed here about art thieves is indeed something that should be taken lightly — art theft isn't good, especially when the thief takes credit for the artwork. However, I don't think it's something that can be solved through Scratch Jr. — normal Scratch is capable of much more than Scratch Jr. is, and restricting younger children towards it doesn't really solve art theft (anyone over 7 could commit art theft if they really wanted to).
You must understand that Scratch Jr. is severely limited in the amount of content you can create. Especially with the horizontal blocks; you can barely make a game or an animation out of it. Plus, there's no online features, no community to be a part of. I'm sure there are many people who were like me: I didn't join Scratch to learn how to code, I joined Scratch so I could make games.
Don't think of Scratch Jr. as something that the little kids have. Think of it as a starting point, that will eventually teach kids to learn code through normal Scratch.
The Scratch website is wonderful because it aims to be a safe social media website for kids of all ages. What has been discussed here about art thieves is indeed something that should be taken lightly — art theft isn't good, especially when the thief takes credit for the artwork. However, I don't think it's something that can be solved through Scratch Jr. — normal Scratch is capable of much more than Scratch Jr. is, and restricting younger children towards it doesn't really solve art theft (anyone over 7 could commit art theft if they really wanted to).
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Scratch is not meant to be a professional art website. Everything on Scratch is licensed with a Creative Commons license, which means anyone can use any part of your project as long as they give credit. If you don't want people to take your art, try using DeviantArt or another art website.
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About the Scratch Art Theives
Sorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
It's sad to say that as much Scratch JR exists, it doesn't nessarcly means that Scratch acknowledges us that are past the demigraphic of age. They think that some of us are little kids based on our poorly done projects from the past. Scratch Team won't really do anything, not without ourt help at least.
- Mining-Portals
- Scratcher
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About the Scratch Art Theives
YES! Epecially since not all of us are great artists when we first joinSorry to interrupt this convo, but Scratch JR exists Welp, guys. Art theft is stupid and it just needs to STOP. Why can't there be a SEPARATE Scratch for little kids, I ask? It's because most of us fall outside of Scratch's original age demographic.
It's sad to say that as much Scratch JR exists, it doesn't nessarcly means that Scratch acknowledges us that are past the demigraphic of age. They think that some of us are little kids based on our poorly done projects from the past. Scratch Team won't really do anything, not without ourt help at least.
I am COMPLETE Portal trash (*cough* I also like BATIM, BBT, Cg5, and Voltron, but, Y’know… *cough*)
when I receive [ I think we can put our differences behind us...]
broadcast [ For science...You monster]
And then Reginald comes upstairs and is all like, “I say gentlemen, I do believe we’re in quite a spot of bother.” And everyone else was like, “REALLY?! WHAT TIPPED YOU OFF GENIUS?!”
- AtheneNocturna
- Scratcher
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Ok, so it can't be solved by Scratch Jr. But shouldn't someone on the sight teach them that it's wrong?? Scratch should have a tab on the homepage explaining things like that. I'd like to add my thoughts about Scratch Jr. Has anyone here ever tried it? I have.
You must understand that Scratch Jr. is severely limited in the amount of content you can create. Especially with the horizontal blocks; you can barely make a game or an animation out of it. Plus, there's no online features, no community to be a part of. I'm sure there are many people who were like me: I didn't join Scratch to learn how to code, I joined Scratch so I could make games.
Don't think of Scratch Jr. as something that the little kids have. Think of it as a starting point, that will eventually teach kids to learn code through normal Scratch.
The Scratch website is wonderful because it aims to be a safe social media website for kids of all ages. What has been discussed here about art thieves is indeed something that should be taken lightly — art theft isn't good, especially when the thief takes credit for the artwork. However, I don't think it's something that can be solved through Scratch Jr. — normal Scratch is capable of much more than Scratch Jr. is, and restricting younger children towards it doesn't really solve art theft (anyone over 7 could commit art theft if they really wanted to).
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- Webkinzluver5
- Scratcher
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About the Scratch Art Theives
Maybe the ST could develop a new Scratch website possibly, like the next transitioning stage before they come here? Like Scratch Intermediate. It'll serve as an in-between spot for Scratch Jr. and regular Scratch for 7-12 year olds. That way they don't have to worry about more mature content until they create an account here where it could be made 13+. I'd like to add my thoughts about Scratch Jr. Has anyone here ever tried it? I have.
You must understand that Scratch Jr. is severely limited in the amount of content you can create. Especially with the horizontal blocks; you can barely make a game or an animation out of it. Plus, there's no online features, no community to be a part of. I'm sure there are many people who were like me: I didn't join Scratch to learn how to code, I joined Scratch so I could make games.
Don't think of Scratch Jr. as something that the little kids have. Think of it as a starting point, that will eventually teach kids to learn code through normal Scratch.
The Scratch website is wonderful because it aims to be a safe social media website for kids of all ages. What has been discussed here about art thieves is indeed something that should be taken lightly — art theft isn't good, especially when the thief takes credit for the artwork. However, I don't think it's something that can be solved through Scratch Jr. — normal Scratch is capable of much more than Scratch Jr. is, and restricting younger children towards it doesn't really solve art theft (anyone over 7 could commit art theft if they really wanted to).
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About the Scratch Art Theives
And: Maybe if Scratch could educate the kids on art theft, then they would know not to steal art.Maybe the ST could develop a new Scratch website possibly, like the next transitioning stage before they come here? Like Scratch Intermediate. It'll serve as an in-between spot for Scratch Jr. and regular Scratch for 7-12 year olds. That way they don't have to worry about more mature content until they create an account here where it could be made 13+. I'd like to add my thoughts about Scratch Jr. Has anyone here ever tried it? I have.
You must understand that Scratch Jr. is severely limited in the amount of content you can create. Especially with the horizontal blocks; you can barely make a game or an animation out of it. Plus, there's no online features, no community to be a part of. I'm sure there are many people who were like me: I didn't join Scratch to learn how to code, I joined Scratch so I could make games.
Don't think of Scratch Jr. as something that the little kids have. Think of it as a starting point, that will eventually teach kids to learn code through normal Scratch.
The Scratch website is wonderful because it aims to be a safe social media website for kids of all ages. What has been discussed here about art thieves is indeed something that should be taken lightly — art theft isn't good, especially when the thief takes credit for the artwork. However, I don't think it's something that can be solved through Scratch Jr. — normal Scratch is capable of much more than Scratch Jr. is, and restricting younger children towards it doesn't really solve art theft (anyone over 7 could commit art theft if they really wanted to).
I am COMPLETE Portal trash (*cough* I also like BATIM, BBT, Cg5, and Voltron, but, Y’know… *cough*)
when I receive [ I think we can put our differences behind us...]
broadcast [ For science...You monster]
And then Reginald comes upstairs and is all like, “I say gentlemen, I do believe we’re in quite a spot of bother.” And everyone else was like, “REALLY?! WHAT TIPPED YOU OFF GENIUS?!”
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About the Scratch Art Theives
I agree with all of this.And: Maybe if Scratch could educate the kids on art theft, then they would know not to steal art.Maybe the ST could develop a new Scratch website possibly, like the next transitioning stage before they come here? Like Scratch Intermediate. It'll serve as an in-between spot for Scratch Jr. and regular Scratch for 7-12 year olds. That way they don't have to worry about more mature content until they create an account here where it could be made 13+. I'd like to add my thoughts about Scratch Jr. Has anyone here ever tried it? I have.
You must understand that Scratch Jr. is severely limited in the amount of content you can create. Especially with the horizontal blocks; you can barely make a game or an animation out of it. Plus, there's no online features, no community to be a part of. I'm sure there are many people who were like me: I didn't join Scratch to learn how to code, I joined Scratch so I could make games.
Don't think of Scratch Jr. as something that the little kids have. Think of it as a starting point, that will eventually teach kids to learn code through normal Scratch.
The Scratch website is wonderful because it aims to be a safe social media website for kids of all ages. What has been discussed here about art thieves is indeed something that should be taken lightly — art theft isn't good, especially when the thief takes credit for the artwork. However, I don't think it's something that can be solved through Scratch Jr. — normal Scratch is capable of much more than Scratch Jr. is, and restricting younger children towards it doesn't really solve art theft (anyone over 7 could commit art theft if they really wanted to).
- StrangeMagic32
- Scratcher
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About the Scratch Art Theives
First things first, Scratch is for everyone.
So making Scratch 13+ is removing the all ages part. Therefore I don't think that they will make it 13+, I do think that art theft is an issue, but having 3 separate Scratches isn't the answer. Instead you can make a PSA (Public Service Announcement) about it and get it featured (which shouldn't be to hard seeing as it would be a PSA about art theft). But you can't force people to do good, you have to show them the way and hope they choose to go down the path of greatness instead of the path of lies. As the saying goes, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.” Scratch welcomes people of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Last edited by StrangeMagic32 (Nov. 29, 2018 21:21:44)
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- SNAH45
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About the Scratch Art Theives
Should we just, uh,make a forum on Scratch's problems instead of just saying it on a forum that is supposed to be us talking about Art Thieves?
- SonicFan91
- Scratcher
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About the Scratch Art Theives
Same here.I agree with all of this.And: Maybe if Scratch could educate the kids on art theft, then they would know not to steal art.Maybe the ST could develop a new Scratch website possibly, like the next transitioning stage before they come here? Like Scratch Intermediate. It'll serve as an in-between spot for Scratch Jr. and regular Scratch for 7-12 year olds. That way they don't have to worry about more mature content until they create an account here where it could be made 13+. I'd like to add my thoughts about Scratch Jr. Has anyone here ever tried it? I have.
You must understand that Scratch Jr. is severely limited in the amount of content you can create. Especially with the horizontal blocks; you can barely make a game or an animation out of it. Plus, there's no online features, no community to be a part of. I'm sure there are many people who were like me: I didn't join Scratch to learn how to code, I joined Scratch so I could make games.
Don't think of Scratch Jr. as something that the little kids have. Think of it as a starting point, that will eventually teach kids to learn code through normal Scratch.
The Scratch website is wonderful because it aims to be a safe social media website for kids of all ages. What has been discussed here about art thieves is indeed something that should be taken lightly — art theft isn't good, especially when the thief takes credit for the artwork. However, I don't think it's something that can be solved through Scratch Jr. — normal Scratch is capable of much more than Scratch Jr. is, and restricting younger children towards it doesn't really solve art theft (anyone over 7 could commit art theft if they really wanted to).
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