Subscription for scratch

zach20042013

I had this idea

TheEpikGamer211

Scratch is nonprofit, meaning it can't be monetized It can still be monetized, or make money (Not in your way). So I think its not gonna happen.
nobody would be happy aswell.

Last edited by TheEpikGamer211 (Jan. 3, 2025 14:04:04)

MagentaDude1359

What would the subscription be for??? This is very vague. Also, Scratch is non profit, so no support.

Last edited by MagentaDude1359 (Jan. 3, 2025 18:14:44)

Peter-Dunbar

Scratch is nonprofit, why would they need a subscription if they can’t be monetized?

nikky10000000

Peter-Dunbar wrote:
Scratch is nonprofit

MagentaDude1359 wrote:
What would the subscription be for???
No support.

TheEpikGamer211 wrote:
Scratch is nonprofit.

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The OP probably doesn’t know that Scratch Foundation is non-profit
but why would Scratch Foundation make a subscription for some coding thing
that is funded by Donations

WigglyJoey

Scratch is non-profit, and a subscription won't work

scratchcode1_2_3

Everyone seems talking about subscriptions as in paid ones, like a premium version. It may not be just that though.
Are you talking about other kinds, such as email? Where you get updates on things like… updates?

AHypnoman

scratchcode1_2_3 wrote:
Are you talking about other kinds, such as email? Where you get updates on things like… updates?

Scratch already has email subscriptions, but they're currently project idea emails and stuff for educators. It would be nice to see more - possibly some targeted at long-time users, or, like you said, update logs.

GlitchedThrough

TheEpikGamer211 wrote:
Scratch is nonprofit, meaning it can't be monetized, or make money. So I think its not gonna happen.
nobody would be happy aswell.

Peter-Dunbar wrote:
Scratch is nonprofit, why would they need a subscription if they can’t be monetized?

It isn’t necessarily a non profit can’t be monetized, how else would they run? Computers, land space and bandwidth ain’t free, after all.
The problem with monetization would be spending the money, although it’s definitely possible, at least currently.
The problem with implementing a subscription would be verifying user age, and ensuring no one grabs mommy’s credit card for Scratch Premium.

mingo-gag

zach20042013 wrote:
I had this idea

Well your idea is not good scratch is not profit while they could make money that is not point. Why would we even need a subscription for scratch?
Scratch was made to code what are you going to do with a subscription. Skip ads there are no ads (except the comment ads)

1THEKINGBOB3

Peter-Dunbar wrote:
Scratch is nonprofit, why would they need a subscription if they can’t be monetized?

Yes they can, they just can give the money to the owner
For things like staff/mods they can use the money
How do you think non-profit zoos exist?

scratchcode1_2_3

1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:
(#12)
Peter-Dunbar wrote:
Scratch is nonprofit, why would they need a subscription if they can’t be monetized?
Yes they can, they just can give the money to the owner
For things like staff/mods they can use the money
How do you think non-profit zoos exist?

theres a cute little thing called donations

1THEKINGBOB3

scratchcode1_2_3 wrote:
1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:
(#12)
Peter-Dunbar wrote:
Scratch is nonprofit, why would they need a subscription if they can’t be monetized?
Yes they can, they just can give the money to the owner
For things like staff/mods they can use the money
How do you think non-profit zoos exist?
theres a cute little thing called donations

nobody can live off donations, scratch will run out of money soon (not near future)

AHypnoman

1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:
scratchcode1_2_3 wrote:
1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:
(#12)
Peter-Dunbar wrote:
Scratch is nonprofit, why would they need a subscription if they can’t be monetized?
Yes they can, they just can give the money to the owner
For things like staff/mods they can use the money
How do you think non-profit zoos exist?
theres a cute little thing called donations
nobody can live off donations, scratch will run out of money soon (not near future)

Scratch has for years, and can so long as they have sponsors like Google.

Tons of charities and non-profits rely and thrive on donations.

1THEKINGBOB3

AHypnoman wrote:
1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:
scratchcode1_2_3 wrote:
1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:
(#12)
Peter-Dunbar wrote:
Scratch is nonprofit, why would they need a subscription if they can’t be monetized?
Yes they can, they just can give the money to the owner
For things like staff/mods they can use the money
How do you think non-profit zoos exist?
theres a cute little thing called donations
nobody can live off donations, scratch will run out of money soon (not near future)
Scratch has for years, and can so long as they have sponsors like Google.

Tons of charities and non-profits rely and thrive on donations.

No, but what if those donations stop? And what if there too little?
Scratch cant just walk up to Google and say, hey, we need 1,276,372 pounds for our staffing… can you give it to us by Jan 6? Thanks!
Like zoos, sure they rely on donations, but do you think they can live without entry fees and memberships? How about gift shops where they throw a two inch plushie at you and you have to pay them 50.99 dollars?

scratchcode1_2_3

1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:
(#16)
Like zoos, sure they rely on donations, but do you think they can live without entry fees and memberships? How about gift shops where they throw a two inch plushie at you and you have to pay them 50.99 dollars?

if a zoo requires you to pay…. then it wouldn't me non profit?

1THEKINGBOB3

scratchcode1_2_3 wrote:
1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:
(#16)
Like zoos, sure they rely on donations, but do you think they can live without entry fees and memberships? How about gift shops where they throw a two inch plushie at you and you have to pay them 50.99 dollars?
if a zoo requires you to pay…. then it wouldn't me non profit?

no, its still non profit as long as the money doesn't go it its core owner.
Rules about non-profits:
(To be tax-exempt under section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501©(3), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual.)
From the IRA.
You can make money, but it goes to the company and not any of the owners. It means that scratch can use the money to fund its self and others, but it can fund a person.

AHypnoman

1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:
How about gift shops where they throw a two inch plushie at you and you have to pay them 50.99 dollars?

Scratch does have a merch store.

Anyways, I'm not sure why anyone would want Scratch to have a subscription service - why can't it be free until/unless absolutely necessary?

1THEKINGBOB3

AHypnoman wrote:
1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:
How about gift shops where they throw a two inch plushie at you and you have to pay them 50.99 dollars?
Scratch does have a merch store.

Anyways, I'm not sure why anyone would want Scratch to have a subscription service - why can't it be free until/unless absolutely necessary?

I don't want scratch to have a subscription for blocks, no that would be awful.
Maybe like a email or tutorials?
Or maybe open-source codes?
Or maybe just a badge next to your name?
I just want a way for scratch to have more funding and resources. More staff would equal less stress and less work for scratch.

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