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MentalBox
Scratcher
100+ posts

I'm suddenly getting asked about the state I live in, and, because of this, I can't use Scratch outside of forums without saying my state.

This feels just a bit icky to me, but if this is a compliance thing it means we need to contact our local governments

Last edited by MentalBox (Jan. 22, 2026 22:33:11)

hotcrystal
Scratcher
1000+ posts

I'm suddenly getting asked about the state I live in, and, because of this, I can't use Scratch outside of forums without saying my state.

I’m petty sure it’ll be fine if you just use your own email.
MentalBox
Scratcher
100+ posts

I'm suddenly getting asked about the state I live in, and, because of this, I can't use Scratch outside of forums without saying my state.

floppasyay wrote:

OhOkSir12345 wrote:

floppasyay wrote:

Even though I live in the UK, I'm guessing no.
do the states options show up if you set your location to the United states if you live in a different country
Did some research and apparently yes you can. I don't think Scratch would track your geolocation
Scratch does track your geolocation in moderation contexts. This is why you might be IP banned on a VPN
EnderSlayZ-105
Scratcher
49 posts

I'm suddenly getting asked about the state I live in, and, because of this, I can't use Scratch outside of forums without saying my state.

profile comments are still accessible
scratchusername40
Scratcher
1000+ posts

I'm suddenly getting asked about the state I live in, and, because of this, I can't use Scratch outside of forums without saying my state.

MentalBox wrote:

This feels just a bit icky to me, but if this is a compliance thing it means we need to contact our local governments
To be completely honest, this is true. If you really want to make a change, and you're in a state that requires this, contact your local representative and complain about it. They work for you.
And complaining about it on a forum is not gonna help.

Last edited by scratchusername40 (Jan. 22, 2026 23:40:59)

Somebuggy
Scratcher
15 posts

I'm suddenly getting asked about the state I live in, and, because of this, I can't use Scratch outside of forums without saying my state.

Snowfrost2023 wrote:

what’s the point of this state thing? What exactly is it needed for?
Its for state laws. They need to make sure there privacy policy abides by your states privacy laws or whatever. Its not a Scratch thing its a legal thing
Parm_E_Sean_Toontown
Scratcher
56 posts

I'm suddenly getting asked about the state I live in, and, because of this, I can't use Scratch outside of forums without saying my state.

Kingman_III wrote:

just switch your country to Antarctica to avoid having to put your state. that's what i did.
Oh. Unrelated, but I just moved to Canada!
Parm_E_Sean_Toontown
Scratcher
56 posts

I'm suddenly getting asked about the state I live in, and, because of this, I can't use Scratch outside of forums without saying my state.

Parm_E_Sean_Toontown wrote:

Kingman_III wrote:

just switch your country to Antarctica to avoid having to put your state. that's what i did.
Oh. Unrelated, but I just moved to Canada!
(and it's totally not me lying about my country in protest of this dumb, creepy, and unneeded thing that was added because of Richard Drumpf, the president of the U.S., making this law)
CharPikMar
Scratcher
100+ posts

I'm suddenly getting asked about the state I live in, and, because of this, I can't use Scratch outside of forums without saying my state.

acohen_bhusd wrote:

can i make a topic about this because there are way too many duplicates
Seems like I made the first post about this.
fishy-games-studio
Scratcher
47 posts

I'm suddenly getting asked about the state I live in, and, because of this, I can't use Scratch outside of forums without saying my state.

I am having the same problem too.

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