1/The idea:

Add a simplified version of BBcode to project and studio descriptions (not comments) on Scratch. This feature would allow owners to structure and highlight important information

BBcode tags:
2/Why use it?

BBcode could significantly enhance the readability and presentation of project and studio descriptions, here some examples:
-Using headings, bullet points, and separators would allow owners to organize their descriptions, making them clearer for viewers
-Owners could use bold text for rules or underline credits, making essential information easier to spot
-Better formatting enables creators to present their work in a more attractive way, it may encourage to read descriptions

Some answers to remarks/questions:
https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/8359505/
https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/8359688/

I found nothing about what I’m suggesting, sorry if this is a duplicate

HR isn't even in forum BBcode, also why no image tag, why the limited emojis?

Rosics wrote:

HR isn't even in forum BBcode, also why no image tag, why the limited emojis?

There's a reason images are not allowed in comments, people might get….

1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:

Rosics wrote:

HR isn't even in forum BBcode, also why no image tag, why the limited emojis?

There's a reason images are not allowed in comments, people might get….

Lets remove studios and projects because people can break the CG's!

You can just report the images, scratch can add a new report reason.

Rosics wrote:

1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:

Rosics wrote:

HR isn't even in forum BBcode, also why no image tag, why the limited emojis?

There's a reason images are not allowed in comments, people might get….

Lets remove studios and projects because people can break the CG's!

You can just report the images, scratch can add a new report reason.

No, but still, its easier to do it in comments and get away with it. You could also put it on, when somebody sees it then delete it.

1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:

Rosics wrote:

1THEKINGBOB3 wrote:

Rosics wrote:

HR isn't even in forum BBcode, also why no image tag, why the limited emojis?

There's a reason images are not allowed in comments, people might get….

Lets remove studios and projects because people can break the CG's!

You can just report the images, scratch can add a new report reason.

No, but still, its easier to do it in comments and get away with it. You could also put it on, when somebody sees it then delete it.

Make it so ST can see studio history.

Rosics wrote:

HR isn't even in forum BBcode

Yes and? It’s a part of BBcode and why is it because it’s not in forum that it couldn’t be in projects/studios?

Rosics wrote:

why no image?

What’s the utility to have images in descriptions?? In my opinion, there’s not

Rosics wrote:

why the limited emojis?

I put some examples to illustrate the idea, however the « … » means that there’re others

The problem is BBCode is used to bypass the filter.

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

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The problem is BBCode is used to bypass the filter.

I don't think that has been a problem since the long forum downtime back in November 2023.

o97doge wrote:

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

(#8)
The problem is BBCode is used to bypass the filter.

I don't think that has been a problem since the long forum downtime back in November 2023.

You can still do it though, for example,with (redacted)

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

The problem is BBCode is used to bypass the filter.

I tried on my side, and the filter isn’t bypassed, what’s more you can bypass the filter even without BBcode

everwinner64 wrote:

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

The problem is BBCode is used to bypass the filter.

I tried on my side, and the filter isn’t bypassed, what’s more you can bypass the filter even without BBcode

You can easily bypass the filter with BBCode, for example wth is censored in the forums with an asterisk.

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

everwinner64 wrote:

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

The problem is BBCode is used to bypass the filter.

I tried on my side, and the filter isn’t bypassed, what’s more you can bypass the filter even without BBcode

You can easily bypass the filter with BBCode, for example wth is censored in the forums with an asterisk.

I understand that BBcode could potentially make bypassing the filter easier in some cases. However, as I mentioned, bypassing is already possible without BBcode, and it’s, in my opinion, an issue tied to the current limitations of the filter itself, not necessarily the formatting options. I think this feature has a lot of potential to enhance project and studio descriptions, and that it shouldn’t harm much more than it’s already the case with other features

everwinner64 wrote:

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

everwinner64 wrote:

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

The problem is BBCode is used to bypass the filter.

I tried on my side, and the filter isn’t bypassed, what’s more you can bypass the filter even without BBcode

You can easily bypass the filter with BBCode, for example wth is censored in the forums with an asterisk.

I understand that BBcode could potentially make bypassing the filter easier in some cases. However, as I mentioned, bypassing is already possible without BBcode, and it’s, in my opinion, an issue tied to the current limitations of the filter itself, not necessarily the formatting options. I think this feature has a lot of potential to enhance project and studio descriptions, and that it shouldn’t harm much more than it’s already the case with other features

But it wouldn't be very beneficial to make it much easier to bypass the filter.

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

But it wouldn't be very beneficial to make it much easier to bypass the filter.

If someone really wants to use Scratch for inappropriate things, it’s not hard at all, with or without BBcode. I mean, a person could literally make a project with an inappropriate image, and this person wouldn’t even need to bypass anything. Project could be reported for that, and it’s exactly same if BBcode is used to misuse. What’s more, you can already bypass the filter using BBcode, even when it’s not activated, so if it can be used as a “weapon” even if it’s not activated, why should it still useless for good intentioned users out of the forums?

What do you think? Bump

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

everwinner64 wrote:

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

everwinner64 wrote:

ThisIsTemp1 wrote:

The problem is BBCode is used to bypass the filter.

I tried on my side, and the filter isn’t bypassed, what’s more you can bypass the filter even without BBcode

You can easily bypass the filter with BBCode, for example wth is censored in the forums with an asterisk.

I understand that BBcode could potentially make bypassing the filter easier in some cases. However, as I mentioned, bypassing is already possible without BBcode, and it’s, in my opinion, an issue tied to the current limitations of the filter itself, not necessarily the formatting options. I think this feature has a lot of potential to enhance project and studio descriptions, and that it shouldn’t harm much more than it’s already the case with other features

But it wouldn't be very beneficial to make it much easier to bypass the filter.

Are we just forgetting that the st can make the filter ignore BBcode tags so s(b](/b]wear won't work

Bumppppp

WindowsAdmin wrote:

Are we just forgetting that the st can make the filter ignore BBcode tags so s(b](/b]wear won't work

automodmute
yeah exactly