why does Scratch have a premium membership?

MyScratchedAccount

See https://www.scratchfoundation.org/membership I thought this is rejected suggestion.

Last edited by MyScratchedAccount (Oct. 7, 2025 02:37:55)

Scratch_Cat_Coder8

I think it was rejected? But it looks like it’s been removed if so

Last edited by Scratch_Cat_Coder8 (Oct. 7, 2025 02:44:13)

MyScratchedAccount

Scratch_Cat_Coder8 wrote:
I think it was rejected? But it looks like it’s been removed if so

It says Scratch Membership

Become a Founding Member today!

The Scratch Membership Program is the best way to support Scratch, and the millions of young people who create and share every day in the largest global coding community for kids. As thanks for your generous support, Scratch Members receive early and exclusive access to content like new sprites, members-only tutorials, merchandise and discounts in the Scratch online store. By becoming a Scratch Member, you can help ensure that Scratch remains free, safe, and accessible to children everywhere—opening doors to creativity, problem-solving, and confidence for the next generation.

hydrofungus

it does not give you any direct benefits on the website itself (all it gives is discounts and a few special sprite assets with tutorials), so it isn't the rejected suggestion.

Scratch_Cat_Coder8

hydrofungus wrote:
it does not give you any direct benefits on the website itself (all it gives is discounts and a few special sprite assets with tutorials), so it isn't the rejected suggestion.

Those are still benefits relating to the website though, and I think at one point there was a rejected suggestion for memberships in general.

Last edited by Scratch_Cat_Coder8 (Oct. 7, 2025 02:49:52)

colinmacc

They are providing small incentives to try and increase donations.

How do you expect Scratch to be funded?

Meppmaster233

I dont like it at all

mingo-gag

Paddle2See wrote:
I think we need to give the program some time to run and develop before we think about removing or modifying it.

colinmacc

Meppmaster233 wrote:
I dont like it at all

It's not compulsory.

Haycat2009

Suspected benefits

Amazingfish8

Scratch_Cat_Coder8 wrote:
hydrofungus wrote:
it does not give you any direct benefits on the website itself (all it gives is discounts and a few special sprite assets with tutorials), so it isn't the rejected suggestion.
Those are still benefits relating to the website though, and I think at one point there was a rejected suggestion for memberships in general.

I mean, sprites can be easily recreated by none membership people, tutorials are all over the internet… and how does a merch discount effect the website besides giving them more money to run the website?

cone_as

Amazingfish8 wrote:
Scratch_Cat_Coder8 wrote:
hydrofungus wrote:
it does not give you any direct benefits on the website itself (all it gives is discounts and a few special sprite assets with tutorials), so it isn't the rejected suggestion.
Those are still benefits relating to the website though, and I think at one point there was a rejected suggestion for memberships in general.

I mean, sprites can be easily recreated by none membership people, tutorials are all over the internet… and how does a merch discount effect the website besides giving them more money to run the website?

I think the membership is mostly just a rebranded monthly scratch donation. It isn't that bad, ST probably just needs more funding for their servers and other things essential to the platform.

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