Paddle2See wrote:

It is difficult to disappoint the many people that are calling for the unblocking of any particular Scratcher. […] While we are sad to have to take such an action, blocks are placed for good reasons that we feel are in the best interests of the Scratch community. Some situations are so serious that we need to know that they are being addressed in real life before we remove the block. In cases like that, we need to hear from a parent, guardian, counselor, or some other responsible adult.

Such actions may not seem “fair” to the outside observer - but those folks need to realize that they may not know all the facts. Any information that is given out on the internet is suspect and difficult to verify. Petition projects, comments, studios and so on really have no bearing on the case and are not going to sway our decision. If people making those petitions cross the line of revealing personal information or making disrespectful remarks, they may themselves be subject to a warning or an account block.

Paddle2See wrote:

Please remember that the Scratch Team does not ever block for “no reason”. Account blocks are put in place to protect the community and make sure that the Community Guidelines are followed. We are happy to lift blocks when we feel we can trust the blocked person to follow the Community Guidelines. If you have been blocked, please contact the Scratch Team using the appeal form on the blocked account page - or by using the Contact Us link at the bottom of every page. If you are not the blocked person - then please don't contact us unless you have new information that you feel we should know. Thanks and Scratch On!

E_Equals_EmCeCube3 wrote:

Paddle2See wrote:

It is difficult to disappoint the many people that are calling for the unblocking of any particular Scratcher. […] While we are sad to have to take such an action, blocks are placed for good reasons that we feel are in the best interests of the Scratch community. Some situations are so serious that we need to know that they are being addressed in real life before we remove the block. In cases like that, we need to hear from a parent, guardian, counselor, or some other responsible adult.

Such actions may not seem “fair” to the outside observer - but those folks need to realize that they may not know all the facts. Any information that is given out on the internet is suspect and difficult to verify. Petition projects, comments, studios and so on really have no bearing on the case and are not going to sway our decision. If people making those petitions cross the line of revealing personal information or making disrespectful remarks, they may themselves be subject to a warning or an account block.

Paddle2See wrote:

Please remember that the Scratch Team does not ever block for “no reason”. Account blocks are put in place to protect the community and make sure that the Community Guidelines are followed. We are happy to lift blocks when we feel we can trust the blocked person to follow the Community Guidelines. If you have been blocked, please contact the Scratch Team using the appeal form on the blocked account page - or by using the Contact Us link at the bottom of every page. If you are not the blocked person - then please don't contact us unless you have new information that you feel we should know. Thanks and Scratch On!

Chocalatti wrote:

This Is here to suggest ways to STOP UNJUSTIFIED BANS, It's unfair and unjust

Have you ever gotten banned for no reason? Or know someone who has?
This is a studio meant for people to share how they feel, and invite followers.
this is NOT a studio to be offensive or badmouth Scratch, and anyone who does so will be removed
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Invite all of your followers if you believe there needs to be some change to this problem!
The end goal of this studio is to get Scratch to see it and make a difference

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This problem needs to stop.

I notice this happens to older people on scratch (teens, tweens, etc) but that is 100% unfair.

The Scratch community guidelines say that they welcome ALL ages and we need to treat everyone equally, but then why are the older kids getting the bans??

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Please keep In mind That your suggestion Is only a suggestion be sure to look in ST's view, There's a reason they haven't fixed problem yet mainly to do with budgets and coding, please remember not to badmouth the ST they're trying they're best

PrincessFlowerTV wrote:

Most bans are justifiable, the user just doesn't understand why what they did breaks the rules.

The ST does their best to ban the correct people for the right reasons, but sometimes, they make a mistake. They are human, and therefore, are not perfect.

morriscratch wrote:

PrincessFlowerTV wrote:

Most bans are justifiable, the user just doesn't understand why what they did breaks the rules.

The ST does their best to ban the correct people for the right reasons, but sometimes, they make a mistake. They are human, and therefore, are not perfect.

Actually, I think they have an automatic system for reporting. If someone's comment or project is reported enough (even if it has noting inappropriate in it) it will be taken down by a robot, or the system. This is bad, because there are still trolls and rude people out there who report random things for fun.

WindOctahedron wrote:

morriscratch wrote:

PrincessFlowerTV wrote:

Most bans are justifiable, the user just doesn't understand why what they did breaks the rules.

The ST does their best to ban the correct people for the right reasons, but sometimes, they make a mistake. They are human, and therefore, are not perfect.

Actually, I think they have an automatic system for reporting. If someone's comment or project is reported enough (even if it has noting inappropriate in it) it will be taken down by a robot, or the system. This is bad, because there are still trolls and rude people out there who report random things for fun.

Believe it or not, but such reports (multiple people in a short amount of time) are more often genuine than false.
Also, I believe that you can't get banned like this. The content only gets taken down, and after the Scratch Team views it, they either put it back or not, and then the user might get banned if it really is something bad.

morriscratch wrote:

Chocalatti wrote:

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Thank you for making this! I thing a big problem is that people are standing up for themselves when their art is stolen. The thief might report the comment just because they don't want to get caught. Also, the comment may come across as rude or pushy, but that is only because we are making it sound serious! (because it is)

Chocalatti wrote:

E_Equals_EmCeCube3 wrote:

Paddle2See wrote:

It is difficult to disappoint the many people that are calling for the unblocking of any particular Scratcher. […] While we are sad to have to take such an action, blocks are placed for good reasons that we feel are in the best interests of the Scratch community. Some situations are so serious that we need to know that they are being addressed in real life before we remove the block. In cases like that, we need to hear from a parent, guardian, counselor, or some other responsible adult.

Such actions may not seem “fair” to the outside observer - but those folks need to realize that they may not know all the facts. Any information that is given out on the internet is suspect and difficult to verify. Petition projects, comments, studios and so on really have no bearing on the case and are not going to sway our decision. If people making those petitions cross the line of revealing personal information or making disrespectful remarks, they may themselves be subject to a warning or an account block.

Paddle2See wrote:

Please remember that the Scratch Team does not ever block for “no reason”. Account blocks are put in place to protect the community and make sure that the Community Guidelines are followed. We are happy to lift blocks when we feel we can trust the blocked person to follow the Community Guidelines. If you have been blocked, please contact the Scratch Team using the appeal form on the blocked account page - or by using the Contact Us link at the bottom of every page. If you are not the blocked person - then please don't contact us unless you have new information that you feel we should know. Thanks and Scratch On!

As much i agree there are MANY holes with this
what if they don't know why they were block/banned/muted?
what if they can't email the ST?
what if they were joking? They deserve context.
what if someone stole their art and their just trying to get it back?
what if it was a mass reporting?


Scratch's system works in a way that if something gets reported enough times then bots or the ST will take it down

Please understand that there are many holes in the system, We aren't trying to badmouth ST, just suggestions

Chocalatti wrote:

what if they don't know why they were block/banned/muted?

what if they can't email the ST?

what if someone stole their art and their just trying to get it back?

what if it was a mass reporting?

BearSlothCoding wrote:

Chocalatti wrote:

E_Equals_EmCeCube3 wrote:

Paddle2See wrote:

It is difficult to disappoint the many people that are calling for the unblocking of any particular Scratcher. […] While we are sad to have to take such an action, blocks are placed for good reasons that we feel are in the best interests of the Scratch community. Some situations are so serious that we need to know that they are being addressed in real life before we remove the block. In cases like that, we need to hear from a parent, guardian, counselor, or some other responsible adult.

Such actions may not seem “fair” to the outside observer - but those folks need to realize that they may not know all the facts. Any information that is given out on the internet is suspect and difficult to verify. Petition projects, comments, studios and so on really have no bearing on the case and are not going to sway our decision. If people making those petitions cross the line of revealing personal information or making disrespectful remarks, they may themselves be subject to a warning or an account block.

Paddle2See wrote:

Please remember that the Scratch Team does not ever block for “no reason”. Account blocks are put in place to protect the community and make sure that the Community Guidelines are followed. We are happy to lift blocks when we feel we can trust the blocked person to follow the Community Guidelines. If you have been blocked, please contact the Scratch Team using the appeal form on the blocked account page - or by using the Contact Us link at the bottom of every page. If you are not the blocked person - then please don't contact us unless you have new information that you feel we should know. Thanks and Scratch On!

As much i agree there are MANY holes with this
what if they don't know why they were block/banned/muted?
what if they can't email the ST?
what if they were joking? They deserve context.
what if someone stole their art and their just trying to get it back?
what if it was a mass reporting?


Scratch's system works in a way that if something gets reported enough times then bots or the ST will take it down

Please understand that there are many holes in the system, We aren't trying to badmouth ST, just suggestions

what if they don't know why they were block/banned/muted? Then email the ST and ask. They'll answer because you can't fix something if you don't know what to fix.
what if they can't email the ST? Why couldn't they? You need an email to sign up, otherwise you wouldn't be able to get banned because you can't do the things that get you banned.
what if they were joking? They deserve context. I'm sorry, what? What are they joking about?
what if someone stole their art and their just trying to get it back? They need to be respectful while doing that. If they weren't, it's on them.
what if it was a mass reporting? Mass reportings don't get you banned unless there was actually something wrong with it.

morriscratch wrote:

BearSlothCoding wrote:

Chocalatti wrote:

E_Equals_EmCeCube3 wrote:

Paddle2See wrote:

It is difficult to disappoint the many people that are calling for the unblocking of any particular Scratcher. […] While we are sad to have to take such an action, blocks are placed for good reasons that we feel are in the best interests of the Scratch community. Some situations are so serious that we need to know that they are being addressed in real life before we remove the block. In cases like that, we need to hear from a parent, guardian, counselor, or some other responsible adult.

Such actions may not seem “fair” to the outside observer - but those folks need to realize that they may not know all the facts. Any information that is given out on the internet is suspect and difficult to verify. Petition projects, comments, studios and so on really have no bearing on the case and are not going to sway our decision. If people making those petitions cross the line of revealing personal information or making disrespectful remarks, they may themselves be subject to a warning or an account block.

Paddle2See wrote:

Please remember that the Scratch Team does not ever block for “no reason”. Account blocks are put in place to protect the community and make sure that the Community Guidelines are followed. We are happy to lift blocks when we feel we can trust the blocked person to follow the Community Guidelines. If you have been blocked, please contact the Scratch Team using the appeal form on the blocked account page - or by using the Contact Us link at the bottom of every page. If you are not the blocked person - then please don't contact us unless you have new information that you feel we should know. Thanks and Scratch On!

As much i agree there are MANY holes with this
what if they don't know why they were block/banned/muted?
what if they can't email the ST?
what if they were joking? They deserve context.
what if someone stole their art and their just trying to get it back?
what if it was a mass reporting?


Scratch's system works in a way that if something gets reported enough times then bots or the ST will take it down

Please understand that there are many holes in the system, We aren't trying to badmouth ST, just suggestions

what if they don't know why they were block/banned/muted? Then email the ST and ask. They'll answer because you can't fix something if you don't know what to fix.
what if they can't email the ST? Why couldn't they? You need an email to sign up, otherwise you wouldn't be able to get banned because you can't do the things that get you banned.
what if they were joking? They deserve context. I'm sorry, what? What are they joking about?
what if someone stole their art and their just trying to get it back? They need to be respectful while doing that. If they weren't, it's on them.
what if it was a mass reporting? Mass reportings don't get you banned unless there was actually something wrong with it.

Yes, but you can still get muted and or banned for a few days. Imagine if you got spam reported for no reason, then got muted for a week? Scratch helps me chill, make art, and chat with my friends. Having none of that would stress me out, and make me very angry and the person who reported. This system needs to stop, as a lot of my friends on here are leaving as the community is- and i'm quoting here: “toxic”. Is a toxic community really what we want on a kids coding website??

Chocalatti wrote:

Invite all of your followers if you believe there needs to be some change to this problem!
The end goal of this studio is to get Scratch to see it and make a difference

morriscratch wrote:

Yes, but you can still get muted and or banned for a few days. Imagine if you got spam reported for no reason, then got muted for a week? Scratch helps me chill, make art, and chat with my friends. Having none of that would stress me out, and make me very angry and the person who reported. This system needs to stop, as a lot of my friends on here are leaving as the community is- and i'm quoting here: “toxic”. Is a toxic community really what we want on a kids coding website??

Chocalatti wrote:

-snippy snippy quote-

As much i agree there are MANY holes with this
what if they don't know why they were block/banned/muted?
what if they can't email the ST?
what if they were joking? They deserve context.
what if someone stole their art and their just trying to get it back?
what if it was a mass reporting?


Scratch's system works in a way that if something gets reported enough times then bots or the ST will take it down

Please understand that there are many holes in the system, We aren't trying to badmouth ST, just suggestions

WindOctahedron wrote:

morriscratch wrote:

Yes, but you can still get muted and or banned for a few days. Imagine if you got spam reported for no reason, then got muted for a week? Scratch helps me chill, make art, and chat with my friends. Having none of that would stress me out, and make me very angry and the person who reported. This system needs to stop, as a lot of my friends on here are leaving as the community is- and i'm quoting here: “toxic”. Is a toxic community really what we want on a kids coding website??

Just wait until you're unmuted, and then don't express your anger about it. (You can complain, but you must do it constructively.)

Col_Cat228 wrote:

Chocalatti wrote:

-snippy snippy quote-

As much i agree there are MANY holes with this
what if they don't know why they were block/banned/muted?
what if they can't email the ST?
what if they were joking? They deserve context.
what if someone stole their art and their just trying to get it back?
what if it was a mass reporting?


Scratch's system works in a way that if something gets reported enough times then bots or the ST will take it down

Please understand that there are many holes in the system, We aren't trying to badmouth ST, just suggestions

what if they don't know why they were block/banned/muted? People need to know the Community Guidelines. They sure know why they were banned/blocked/muted. If they don't they can still use Contact Us.

what if they can't email the ST? Without an email address they can't even post a comment or project, if not creating an account.

what if they were joking? They deserve context. Those would be awful jokes. If April Fools' pages on the Scratch Wiki need to follow the Community Guidelines, so do jokes on the main site.

what if someone stole their art and their just trying to get it back? They need to be respectful anyways. They should report and move on, not even warning the other guy

what if it was a mass reporting? Mass Reporting can be either good or bad. Were they reported for the good one? Good. The bad one? The bad one doesn't get you banned, it may get your comment/project/studio taken down and then reviewed and being back again, and the max it does is getting you blocked for 1-5 hours.

morriscratch wrote:

WindOctahedron wrote:

morriscratch wrote:

Yes, but you can still get muted and or banned for a few days. Imagine if you got spam reported for no reason, then got muted for a week? Scratch helps me chill, make art, and chat with my friends. Having none of that would stress me out, and make me very angry and the person who reported. This system needs to stop, as a lot of my friends on here are leaving as the community is- and i'm quoting here: “toxic”. Is a toxic community really what we want on a kids coding website??

Just wait until you're unmuted, and then don't express your anger about it. (You can complain, but you must do it constructively.)

Ok, so there shouldn't be some change to being muted? You should just let the reporters report and spam? I think this is a big problem as some of my best friends left because of this. (oh, if this sounds rude, im sorry im not trying to make it sound this way

morriscratch wrote:

WindOctahedron wrote:

morriscratch wrote:

Yes, but you can still get muted and or banned for a few days. Imagine if you got spam reported for no reason, then got muted for a week? Scratch helps me chill, make art, and chat with my friends. Having none of that would stress me out, and make me very angry and the person who reported. This system needs to stop, as a lot of my friends on here are leaving as the community is- and i'm quoting here: “toxic”. Is a toxic community really what we want on a kids coding website??

Just wait until you're unmuted, and then don't express your anger about it. (You can complain, but you must do it constructively.)

Ok, so there shouldn't be some change to being muted? You should just let the reporters report and spam? I think this is a big problem as some of my best friends left because of this. (oh, if this sounds rude, im sorry im not trying to make it sound this way