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axolotls_R_cute
Scratcher
6 posts

Scratch currency

A currency that is like a scratch coin, and games are (MAYBE) allowed to grant these scratch coins. Games are also allowed to take scratch coins. I want this because one of my friends wants a game pass through a “Scratch currency that shares between projects”. And I understand if you don't want to add this but I think the kids that are into Roblox and just older kids might enjoy it. It could also be displayed on your profile. But people might exploit this feature and if games give you scratch coins then they will give them a whole bunch of scratch coins. And if coins don't get granted on projects then you will have to grant them
Olimon7661
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Scratch currency

Rejected as per TOLORS. Remember to read the forum stickys before posting!

8.7 Digital currency or money blocks
Some form of digital currency which allows you to “buy” Scratch features (with real or fake money) would not really benefit the educational value of Scratch; after all, there is not really anything that you can buy. While there could be features that are only unlockable via digital currency, this does not really contribute to Scratch's purpose of being a programming language available for everyone. However, you can make digital currency in your own projects, if you like, as long as it follows the policy on pretend currency systems.

This suggestion extends to Scratch blocks in the editor which can be used to exchange digital currency. The problem with such money blocks is that many users on the website are young and do not quite know how money works (and most do not even have a credit card account). Users could make projects which require others to pay a large amount of money to play the project. Overall, it adds further complexity to the website and would limit users' access, without any clear benefit towards the educational value.

A very good detailed analysis for why digital currency should not be on Scratch can be found on this post.
axolotls_R_cute
Scratcher
6 posts

Scratch currency

Ok thxs it was a idea i had

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