Browser Extension/Userscript Policy

Whitetiger456

FollowCherryBlossom wrote:
So it means you can't advertise projects and studios on your profile?

no

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Whitetiger456

ok, i understand this but, what about stuff like isonline? why would they do that?

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pufflegamerz

NotAJumbleOfNumbers wrote:
pufflegamerz wrote:
I was exited about my brand new Scratch extension. Oh well.
Um… You still haven't removed the ad from your sig.

It's gone now.

LuigiComedian

I can't believe I just got called out for ‘swearing’ here when I was really just saying how upset I was for the new rule enforcement.

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jromagnoli

ceebee wrote:
jromagnoli wrote:
I also got multiples

I just checked and it doesn't look like you received multiple - might you check again and let me know if you are still seeing duplicates?

I don't see any anymore, but when I after I clicked to delete the message and close the page, I saw I had another message and it was the same thing. Thanks for your time!

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FancyFoxy

I can respect this. Extensions and userscripts can do some cool things, but in the long run, you don't really need them. If they can do something really bad to you, then I'm fine with this policy.

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myeducate

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Disneygirl0727

I don't understand can someone explain

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ceebee wrote:
Hi everyone,

We want to announce today that we’re shifting our policy related to browser extensions, userscripts, and other similar external software. We’ve decided that, for safety reasons, we are no longer going to allow these to be advertised on Scratch.

Browser-based extensions and userscripts can be risky because they can get access to everything you do online. This means that they could potentially get information about the websites you visit, collect private information about you, and change what you see in ways you don’t expect. In the past, we have allowed these to be advertised on Scratch because they can also be fun, safe, and helpful tools – and because we’ve seen that Scratchers can learn a lot by making them. But we feel the risks and potential harm outweigh these benefits.

Because of this, we will now be removing comments, projects, forum posts, user profile information, or other content that reference any browser extension or userscript. In general, we encourage you to use these tools only if they were created by people or organizations you trust.

Thanks,
Scratch Team

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Frequently Asked Questions:

When does this go into effect?
Right away.

Will I get in trouble for things I’ve already shared about a browser extension/userscript?
No. We will begin the process of removing content that has already been shared on Scratch. This will not count against you, so no need to worry about that Going forward, we ask that you do not share or advertise browser extensions/userscripts as it could lead to moderations actions against your account.

What if I’ve already downloaded a browser extension?
You should look through your browser extensions and delete any that weren’t created by people or organizations you trust. You might even want to reread their privacy policies to make sure you’re okay with everything the extensions are doing.

Should I report content referencing a browser extension/userscript?
Yes.

What about Scratch extensions?
Those are a different thing! It’s totally cool to share Scratch extensions, like the ones found in the Scratch editor or on scratchx.org. We’re only talking about browser extensions (like Firefox and Chrome extensions).

But can you advertise Scratch projects?

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2Dproductions

Disneygirl0727 wrote:
I don't understand can someone explain

You will not be able to post/advertise about userscript extensions for Google Chrome, Firefox, ect..

scratch is maayo kana.

Disneygirl0727

2Dproductions wrote:
Disneygirl0727 wrote:
I don't understand can someone explain

You will not be able to post/advertise about userscript extensions for Google Chrome, Firefox, ect..

So No Giving Links To Websites Off Scratch??? (No idea what a userscript is)

Last edited by Disneygirl0727 (Nov. 30, 2017 21:59:21)

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Dilek10

Wait… IsOnline crown is not necessary. So take a deep breath and relax(And don't alone). Maybe that's ok.

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Marioguy52

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FancyFoxy

LightningJolt wrote:
But can you advertise Scratch projects?

I'm not entirely sure what that has to do with the update.

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World_Languages

Dilek10 wrote:
Wait… crown is not necessary. So take a deep breath and relax(And don't alone).

But you can't tell other people about it anymore

hii

    
if <(World_Languages) = [Awesome ]> then
    
go to [His profile v]
end
if <not <(World_Languages) = [Awesome]>> then
set [World_Languages v] to [Awesome ]

    
end


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Dilek10

World_Languages wrote:
Dilek10 wrote:
Wait… crown is not necessary. So take a deep breath and relax(And don't alone).
But you can't tell other people about it anymore

Man, it's not necessary, also some people don't using IsOnline. You can ask their comments to understand are they online.

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2Dproductions

Disneygirl0727 wrote:
2Dproductions wrote:
Disneygirl0727 wrote:
I don't understand can someone explain

You will not be able to post/advertise about userscript extensions for Google Chrome, Firefox, ect..
So No Giving Links To Websites Off Scratch??? (No idea what a userscript is)

An example of a userscript is something like adblock+, basically just there to improve your browsing experience, they can also add content to websites (such as IsOnline).

The problem is that they can sometimes leak private info such as IP address, browsing habits, websites you visit, ect… There for the ST are banning you from adverting them so people don't get hacked.

EDIT:
You can still give links off of scratch though.

Last edited by 2Dproductions (Nov. 30, 2017 22:07:35)

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pokescience

ZDUDE9 wrote:
Hold on a second… Does this mean I have to delete isOnline?

Probably, now it’s against the terms of service

Disneygirl0727

2Dproductions wrote:
Disneygirl0727 wrote:
2Dproductions wrote:
Disneygirl0727 wrote:
I don't understand can someone explain

You will not be able to post/advertise about userscript extensions for Google Chrome, Firefox, ect..
So No Giving Links To Websites Off Scratch??? (No idea what a userscript is)

An example of a userscript is something like adblock+, basically just there to improve your browsing experience, they can also add content to websites (such as IsOnline).

The problem is that they can sometimes leak private info such as IP address, browsing habits, websites you visit, ect… There for the ST are banning you from adverting them so people don't get hacked.

Ok So If U Don't Use IsOnline U Will Be Fine

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