they'd techinically not be single use accounts, since theyd likely do multiple things (comment, create projects, follow users, join studios), but I would still want to make sure

What sort of parody accounts would they be?

Za-Chary wrote:

What sort of parody accounts would they be?

Well, I can't be that specific since its supposed to be a surprise, but it would probably be like if someone made “@Za-Cherry” as a parody of your account (obviously I do have permission from everyone that im making a parody account of)

yadayadayadagoodbye wrote:

Za-Chary wrote:

What sort of parody accounts would they be?

Well, I can't be that specific since its supposed to be a surprise, but it would probably be like if someone made “@Za-Cherry” as a parody of your account (obviously I do have permission from everyone that im making a parody account of)

I don't think parody accounts of other Scratchers are allowed. They may be blocked on the grounds of impersonation, regardless of whether you were given permission by those Scratchers, even if you clearly state that you are not actually the Scratcher you are parodying.

Za-Chary wrote:

yadayadayadagoodbye wrote:

Za-Chary wrote:

What sort of parody accounts would they be?

Well, I can't be that specific since its supposed to be a surprise, but it would probably be like if someone made “@Za-Cherry” as a parody of your account (obviously I do have permission from everyone that im making a parody account of)

I don't think parody accounts of other Scratchers are allowed. They may be blocked on the grounds of impersonation, regardless of whether you were given permission by those Scratchers, even if you clearly state that you are not actually the Scratcher you are parodying.

Interesting. What if I was to give the scratchers the control of the account (not shared, i'd give it to them and never log on) after I created them?

yadayadayadagoodbye wrote:

Interesting. What if I was to give the scratchers the control of the account (not shared, i'd give it to them and never log on) after I created them?

It is not allowed to share passwords. Accounts should only be used by the account creator.

Za-Chary wrote:

yadayadayadagoodbye wrote:

Interesting. What if I was to give the scratchers the control of the account (not shared, i'd give it to them and never log on) after I created them?

It is not allowed to share passwords. Accounts should only be used by the account creator.

wait but why does section 2.3 of the ToU specifically state “without permission”?

Za-Chary wrote:

yadayadayadagoodbye wrote:

Za-Chary wrote:

What sort of parody accounts would they be?

Well, I can't be that specific since its supposed to be a surprise, but it would probably be like if someone made “@Za-Cherry” as a parody of your account (obviously I do have permission from everyone that im making a parody account of)

I don't think parody accounts of other Scratchers are allowed. They may be blocked on the grounds of impersonation, regardless of whether you were given permission by those Scratchers, even if you clearly state that you are not actually the Scratcher you are parodying.

What about parody accounts not made solely to be parodies? For example, if I was to create the account “Za-Cherry”, and use a pfp which was similar to yours, but with a cherry, but then used the account in regular ways, would that be fine?

(I have seen accounts like that, and while I do understand that that doesn't mean its neccesarily allowed, I would believe it does make it a worthwhile thing to ask)

yadayadayadagoodbye wrote:

wait but why does section 2.3 of the ToU specifically state “without permission”?

It states “You may not use another person's Scratch account without permission.” However, it says nothing about what you can do if you have permission, so logically you cannot conclude that you are allowed to use another person's Scratch account with permission.

Indeed, you are not allowed to use another person's Scratch account due to the rules on account sharing. For our intents and purposes, “account sharing” refers to using an account that you did not create.

yadayadayadagoodbye wrote:

What about parody accounts not made solely to be parodies? For example, if I was to create the account “Za-Cherry”, and use a pfp which was similar to yours, but with a cherry, but then used the account in regular ways, would that be fine?

I don't see how your example would not be considered a parody.

Za-Chary wrote:

yadayadayadagoodbye wrote:

What about parody accounts not made solely to be parodies? For example, if I was to create the account “Za-Cherry”, and use a pfp which was similar to yours, but with a cherry, but then used the account in regular ways, would that be fine?

I don't see how your example would not be considered a parody.

The username and pfp would obviously be parodies, but nothing else about the account would be related in any ways

idk just thinking of all the possibilities

yadayadayadagoodbye wrote:

The username and pfp would obviously be parodies, but nothing else about the account would be related in any ways

idk just thinking of all the possibilities

Sounds like a parody. I would not suggest making such an account.

Za-Chary wrote:

yadayadayadagoodbye wrote:

wait but why does section 2.3 of the ToU specifically state “without permission”?

It states “You may not use another person's Scratch account without permission.” However, it says nothing about what you can do if you have permission, so logically you cannot conclude that you are allowed to use another person's Scratch account with permission.

Indeed, you are not allowed to use another person's Scratch account due to the rules on account sharing. For our intents and purposes, “account sharing” refers to using an account that you did not create.

Ive always interpreted it as permission from the ST, or another body with such power over Scratch.