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LankyBox01
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A better look at the Community Guidelines

Introduction
I've been noticing people complaining about the Community Guidelines. Some people think they're not fair and not very explanatory. This is why I created this post.

1.Be Respectful
Advertising - Advertising can make your projects popular. However, it isn't nice to do so on other people's projects. This could draw attention to your project instead of the original project, but it is okay to do so on the Show & Tell section on the forums.
Unkind & Disrespectful Comments - You might find a project that is “bad”, but how would you feel if you got an unkind project saying your project was terrible? You probably would feel sad, right? That's why this is against the rules.
Not Giving Credit or “Stealing” Projects - Not giving credit is like stealing something. It's like finding this famous art and sticking it in your backpack and acting like you made it. This is why it's against the rules. It's also against the rules to tell someone they can't use your art or remix your project. See rule 3# for more information.
Cyberbullying - It’s not okay to post abusive projects and comments on Scratch. If harassment crosses the line into a malicious attack it can be reported and may be removed.
Don’t Discriminate Others suggested by MeowyTitan08 - Saying someone isn't good enough (or too young, a girl, etc.) is very unkind. This is a big problem in the real world and we don't want it in Scratch.
False Reporting/Mass Reporting - False Reporting (better known as Mass Reporting by the community) is reporting something even though it doesn't violate the Community Guidelines. This has been a big problem lately and you can stop it! If you see someone do this report them right away.


2.Be constructive
Unkind Comments - You might find a project that is “bad”, but instead of saying it's bad, give suggestions to make it better. Doing this is a great way to be looked up to. If you see any comments that say something like “bad” or “this is the worst project” or something else hit the report button above it.
Being Constructive Unkindly - Just because your being constructive doesn't mean your doing it kindly. Comments like “this project is really bad! To make it better you should get some better artist to draw it” is being constructive but not in a good way. Again, if you see comments like this please report them immediately.

3.Share
Telling People They Can't Remix - Telling people that they cannot remix is against the rules. Scratch allows anyone to remix anything. Even if the owner tells you not to.
Not Allowing Members to Use Your Art, Scripts, etc. - Not allowing users to use your stuff is against the rules. As we said before you must “Share”. It's literally on the home screen. Imagine Program Share.

4.Keeping Personal Info Private
For this one I'm gonna list what you can share and what you can't share. I'll put a “✔” next to it if it's allowed. Otherwise I will put a “X” next to it.
List Of Things You Can/Can't Share
Birthdays ✔
Real Last Names X
Real Nicknames ✔
Country ✔
Discord Servers, Skype, etc. X
Facebook (or any other social media) X
YouTube Videos ✔ (on conditions)
Phone Numbers X
Email Addresses X
Family members/friends accounts on Scratch ✔
Websites outside of Scratch ✔ (on conditions)
Passwords X
Social Security Numbers X
Genders ✔
(I know I didn't add everything. So, if you know something I didn't add, please tell me.)

5.Be Honest
Don't Impersonate Other Scratchers or Celebrities - Impersonating someone means pretending like your them. This makes people believe (sometimes) that you are the person you say you are. Once people think that your someone else they might pass on the message and then eventually everyone will think your someone else. Don't do this. Just take my word for it.
Don't Say Something That isn't True - Telling someone something that isn't true is called lying. Sometimes lying can hurt people or even make them leave Scratch.

6.Help Keep the Site Friendly
Keep Things Appropriate - Scratch was created for kids. So we must keep it appropriate for them and everyone else.
Use the “Report” button - The report button is found on projects, comments, studios, & even profiles. If someone breaks the Community Guidelines, it's your job to click that button, (added by @BearSlothCoding) but do not reply to inappropriate comments, or comment on people's profile telling them they violated the Community Guidelines.

If you have any suggestions for updates tell me here!

Last edited by Harakou (July 11, 2020 23:54:47)


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Harakou
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A better look at the Community Guidelines

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