#d4af37 ~ ⬤ – Metallic Gold – Usage: Federation Name
#cd7f32 ~ ⬤ – Bronze – Usage: Headings
#5d8aa8 ~ ⬤ – Air Force Blue – Usage: Sub-Headings & Linkys
#e3b778 ~ ⬤ – Harvest Gold – Usage: Invitations & Reviews
#0f4d92 ~ ⬤ – Yale Blue – Usage: Other Headings
#003366 ~ ⬤ – Dark Midnight Blue – Usage: “Return to First Post” Links
#4287f5 ~ ⬤ – Cyan Blue – Usage: Historical Knowledge
#704214 ~ ⬤ – Sepia – Usage: Historic Remembrance
#ff0038 ~ ⬤ – Carmine Red – Usage: Activity Checks & Notices

Official Evil Kumquat Protectors

(=_= :: #D4AF37) :: custom // SCA ~ The Head (Principal) Kumquat Protector

(Y-Y :: #cd7f32) :: custom // Y ~ The Vice Principal Kumquat Protector

(/_ /:: #ff0038) :: custom // /-\ ~ The Mad (Paralel Volcano) Kumquat Protector

(+_+ :: #704214) :: custom // Seppala ~ The Historic Kumquat Protector Block

(~_~ :: #e3b778) :: custom // Space ~ The Friendly Kumquat Protector Block

RSriram2010 (OG) & cs4233117's (Succeeded) Leadership (March 5, 2021- May 18, 2021)
RSriram2010 & cs4233117's forum thread.
The Scratch Connection Alliance is a shop federation that was founded by RSriram2010 and co-founded by cs4233117 on March 5th, 2021. RSriram2010 had been banned/hacked and the SCA was continued by cs4233117. The federation had 13 shops until the RSriram2010 incident. Since the incident the thread was getting close to become inactive, but cs4233117 had kept bumping it. It's reign had 19 pages & 375 posts.

"Mistakes" Leadership (May 18, 2021- May 20, 2021)
“Mistakes” forum thread.
The Scratch Connection Alliance is a shop federation that was founded by “Mistakes”. The owner is called “Mistakes” because actual founder, cs4233117 had made to many mistakes within the forum, ending at the “History” page which is what you are on currently. It's reign had only lasted about 2 days, with a final total of 13 posts.

cs4233117's 1st Independent Leadership (May 20, 2021 - December 2nd, 2021/January 8th, 2023)
cs4233117's forum thread.
The Scratch Connection Alliance is a shop federation that was founded by cs4233117 on May 20th, 2021. We had to move a day after May 20th, 2021 because of some problems with the previous forum thread. This edition was very prominent until the hiatus and absence of all staff & the owner resulting in closure. It was finally closed on January 8th, 2023, although the last sighting of the owner was December 2nd, 2021. Its reign had 11 pages & 210 posts.

cs4233117's 2nd Leadership (March 7th, 2023 - Present)
cs4233117's 2nd forum thread.
The Scratch Connection Alliance is a shop federation that was founded by cs4233117 on March 7th, 2023. The current edition, of the SCA. Owner cs4233117 has somewhat been revived from inactivity, and is one of the only active members on the requests forum, throughout it's entire history. The incredibly huge gap of 1 year & 4 months (approx.) between SCA editions was due to the inactivity & long hiatus of the owner and all staff members.

Join
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* Means required, everything must be filled not including the Other Info section.

Shop/Federation Name*:
Shop/Federation Link*:
Shop/Federation Banner (Link only)*:
Shop/Federation Description*:
Would You Like Your Shop to be Reviewed?*:
Other Info:

[quote][b]Join[/b]
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[color=red]*[/color] Means required, everything must be filled not including the Other Info section.
Shop/Federation Name[color=red]*[/color]:
Shop/Federation Link[color=red]*[/color]:
Shop/Federation Banner (Link only)[color=red]*[/color]:
Shop/Federation Description[color=red]*[/color]:
Would You Like Your Shop to be Reviewed?[color=red]*[/color]:
Other Info:
[/quote]

Bug Squishers

˗ˏˋGlow Shopˎˊ˗

THE MOCKUP MARKET

Rosie's Wonderland

Cloud Inc.

The USS

Puppy Radio

Banner Pending

~ Sponsored by Puppy Radio: The Ultimate Way to Listen

Username:
Shop name:
What are you offering?:
Describe in detail:
Any specific requirements?:
Any other info?:

[u][b]Add a Benefit![/b][/u]
[quote]
Username:
Shop name:
What are you offering?:
Describe in detail:
Any specific requirements?:
Any other info?:

Username:
Shop name:
What are you redeeming?:
Any other info?:

[u][b]Redeem a Benefit![/b][/u]
[quote]
Username:
Shop name:
What are you redeeming?:
Any other info?:

~Member Benefits~

None currently

| Must have the “Scratcher” status
| Must have joined Scratch at least 2 months ago
| Must have at least 150 forum posts (275 forum posts is recommended)
| Must have experience in forums ~ experience in shops/federations is not required but it is recommended
| Must not have ever been banned ~ being muted will also decrease your chances of being hired; but it will not make it impossible
| Must have some experience with the forums*

Staff Application Form
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* Means required, everything must be filled out except “What Quote do you Want by Your Name,” and “Other Info.”

Username*:
Wanted Position(s)*:
Why Should We Pick You?*:
Are You Following This Thread?*:
Where Should you be Contacted?*:
Have you Been Banned or Muted?*:
What Quote do you Want by Your Name?:
Other Info?:

[quote]
[b]Staff Application Form[/b]
- - - -
[color=red]*[/color] Means required, everything must be filled out except "What Quote do you Want by Your Name," and "Other Info."

Username[color=red]*[/color]:
Wanted Position(s)[color=red]*[/color]:
Why Should We Pick You?[color=red]*[/color]:
Are You Following This Thread?[color=red]*[/color]:
Where Should you be Contacted?[color=red]*[/color]:
Have you Been Banned or Muted?[color=red]*[/color]:
What Quote do you Want by Your Name?:
Other Info?:
[/quote]

Our Staff:
cs4233117 | Owner/President (OP) ~ Duck since 2010
| Vice President (VP)
| Head Moderator (HM)
| Secretary
| Human Resources Manager (HRM)
just-a-hriday | Public Relations Manager (PRM)
| Pending Job (Federation –> Federation Secretary)
| Moderator (MOD)
DIEGODIVINOMAESTRO | Trainee

• Owner/President (cs4233117): Has full power over the federation and can hold activity checks, meetings, and staff checks. Usually referred as the OP (Original Poster) of the current forum
  
• Vice President: Helps the Owner, holds activity checks, second in command, can hold meetings, and staff checks.
  
• Head Moderator: Managers all moderators and help both presidents with their job conducting activity checks, staff checks, and helps post newsletters and other things. (if applicable)
  
• Secretary: They can hold activity checks, and staff checks.
  
• Human Resources Manager: Help with managing the staff within the federation; and updates the Owner/President on any concerns within staff members of the federation.
  
• Public Relations Manager (just-a-hriday): Helps with outside groups and shops. Advertises the federation, and works out deals/negotiations with other shops and/or federations.
  
• Moderator: Helps keep the federation on top of post bumping every 24 hours, or when they can. Can accept shop & miscellaneous applications IF THEY HAVE PERMISSION from the Owner/President or the Vice President..
  
• Trainee (DIEGODIVINOMAESTRO): Newly added; put on “probation” or also known as “probationis” until further notice. Has a fraction of the power that the moderators have. CANNOT ACCEPT SHOP & MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS.
  

• Inactive (Formerly Banned) Staff Member: RSriram2010 (Owner/President of the Original SCA). Former (Original) SCA Owner/President Rsriram2010 was banned by the ST (Scratch Team) because this account was “hacked.” As of December 1st, 2021 they are unbanned, but not active on Scratch.
  
• Fired Staff Member: GrilledCheeseBurrito (Human Resources Manager (HRM) of the Original SCA). GrilledCheeseBurrito was fired for inactivity in the original forum thread. Currently there no posts can be found regarding their activity on the SCA, except a few couple quoted posts of theirs, anything staff related before their unemployment, and notices of firing this individual.
  
• Fired Staff Member: TeslaDummy (Vice President (VP) of the Current SCA) TeslaDummy was fired for inactivity in this forum thread. Formerly banned, this individual wasn't removed as they came back onto Scratch but fell into inactivity shortly after.
  
• Resigned Staff Member: Austinato (Moderator 1 of the Previous SCA) Austinato resigned due to inactivity on Scratch, and because much of his time was dedicated for the USS.
  
  
  ———————————————————————————————————————————————
  
  
  Possibly Unemployed People
  
  
  
• Semi-Fired Staff Member: -AquaCodes- (Vice President of the Previous SCA Installment) Fired after the 2nd SCA installment was closed.
  
• Semi-Fired Staff Member: -250119code2 (Head Moderator of the Previous SCA Installment) Fired after the 2nd SCA installment was closed.
  
• Semi-Fired Staff Member: Lily-Lavender (Public Relations Manager of the Original SCA & Previous SCA Installment.) Fired after the 2nd SCA installment was closed.
  

Current Operational Status:

The SCA is:

Is Undergoing a State of Repair
due to the evil kumquats

We have entered a rejuvenated state. The kumquats are trying to dispose of the owner; our protectors are working hard.

Newsboard:

• March 7th, 2023; REOPENED AYYYY
  
• August 22nd, 2023; First federation partner since opening; with the USS. (again)
  
• August 22nd, 2023; Also the first shop partner since opening; with the Scratch Shop!
  
• August 23rd, 2023; Three shops & one federation!
  
• August 23rd, 2023; 3 PAGES!
  
• August 31st, 2023; 1 new staff member.
  
• September 8th, 2023; 6 shops, one federation, and one miscellaneous partnership!
  
• September 11th, 2023; 7 shops, one federation, and one miscellaneous partnership!
  
• October 31st, 2023; We are dying again bruh. At least it's Halloween. SUGAR RUSH
  
  

Legend:

~ ⬤ ~ Done; Completed; Must be Removed From List
~ ⬤ ~ 2-Step Problem (Must Get Step 1 Completed)
~ ⬤ ~ Working On It; In Progress
~ ⬤ ~ Put On Hold; Must Fix Problem
~ ⬤ ~ Not Started; Newly Added?

• Rework Activity Check ⬤
  

Shop Owners

• Please be kind to the staff as well as other shop owners.
  
• Remember that nothing the SCA encourages is mandatory, and you don't have to do it for your shop.
  
• Allow time for your questions to be answered. Staff may be busy helping other shop owners.
  
• Alert the SCA with updates such as a new shop banner or a updated shop description.
  
• Follow the Community Guidelines.
  
• Please try to use the copy & paste bbcode located usually right under the form; when using any forms.
  

SCA Staff

• Please be kind to shop owners as well as other staff members.
  
• Try to help shop owners as fast as possible.
  
• Keep up with the latest updates from the SCA and it's members.
  
• Please be active.
  
• If you can/want please use the invitation template to invite shops/federations to the SCA.
  
• Follow the Community Guidelines.
  
• Please try to use the copy & paste bbcode located usually right under the form; when using any forms.
  

Others

• Please be kind to the staff as well as other shop owners.
  
• Allow time for your questions to be answered. Staff may be busy helping other shop owners.
  
• Follow the Community Guidelines.
  

Congrats! Your shop's application has been accepted.There may be a minor delay in adding it to the official members list, but nonetheless you are a official member of the SCA, feel free to ask any questions and/or concerns that you may have.
(Extra Comments)

[b][color=green]Congrats! Your shop's application has been accepted.[/color]There may be a minor delay in adding it to the official members list, but nonetheless you are a official member of the SCA, feel free to ask any questions and concerns that you may have.
(Extra Comments)[/b]

Your shop application is being forwarded and/or on hold. Depending on the issue your shop's application may be put on hold and/or must get further approval from higher-ups.
(Extra Comments)

[b][color=#f8e076]Your shop application is being forwarded and/or on hold.[/color] Depending on the issue your shop's application may be put on hold and/or must get further approval from higher-ups.
(Extra Comments)[/b]

Your shop's application has been denied. You application has been denied for the follow reason(s):
(Reasons)

[quote][b][color=red]Your shop's application has been [b]denied[/b].[/color] You application has been denied for the follow reason(s):
(Reasons)[/b][/quote]

Congrats! Your staff application has been accepted.You may refer to our staff tools page found here, for your duties. You are officially a member starting from now, even if you have not been added to the staff list.
(Extra Comments)

[b][color=green]Congrats! Your staff application has been accepted.[/color]You may refer to our staff tools page for your duties. You are officially a member starting from now, even if you have not been added to the staff list. 
(Extra Comments)[/color][/b]

Your staff application is being forwarded and/or on hold. Depending on the issue your staff application may be put on hold and/or must get further approval from higher-ups.
(Extra Comments)

[quote][b][color=#f8e076]Your staff application is being forwarded and/or on hold.[/color] Depending on the issue your staff application may be put on hold and/or must get further approval from higher-ups.
(Extra Comments)[/b][/quote]

Your staff application has been denied. You application has been denied for the follow reason(s):
(Reasons)

[quote][b][color=red]Your staff application has been [b]denied[/b].[/color] You application has been denied for the follow reason(s):
(Reasons)[/b][/quote]

Congrats! Your miscellaneous application has been accepted.There may be a minor delay in adding it to the official list, but nonetheless you are a official member of the SCA, feel free to ask any questions and/or concerns that you may have.
(Extra Comments)

[b][color=green]Congrats! Your miscellaneous application has been accepted.[/color]There may be a minor delay in adding it to the official list, but nonetheless you are a official member of the SCA, feel free to ask any questions and concerns that you may have.
(Extra Comments)[/b]

Your miscellaneous application is being forwarded and/or on hold. Depending on the issue your miscellaneous application may be put on hold and/or must get further approval from higher-ups.
(Extra Comments)

[b][color=#f8e076]Your miscellaneous application is being forwarded and/or on hold.[/color] Depending on the issue your miscellaneous application may be put on hold and/or must get further approval from higher-ups.
(Extra Comments)[/b]

Your miscellaneous application has been denied. Your miscellaneous application has been denied for the following reason(s):
(Reasons)

[quote][b][color=red]Your miscellaneous application has been [b]denied[/b].[/color] Your miscellaneous application has been denied for the following reason(s):
(Reasons)[/b][/quote]

Official SCA Banner:

[img]https://u.cubeupload.com/cs4233117/SCABannerNormal.gif[/img]

Official SCA Bump Banner:

[img]https://u.cubeupload.com/cs4233117/SCABumpBanner.gif[/img]

What Is The Requests Forum?
The requests forum is a place where people can “order” products from other shops and get it done within a reasonable amount of time. More information can be found; here.

What Is This?
As per the requests forum; a federation is a “union” of shops that are united by a singular forum post for easy navigation, and can help people find shops that fit their needs.

How do I join? (As a shop member)
You can fill out the form on the third post of this forum.

How do I Apply as a Staff Member?
The application to apply as a staff member can be found; Here

What are Benefits and How do I Redeem Them?
Benefits are things a shop can redeem whenever, and can use a benefit once per week. You can redeem them from the SCA Benefits section.

What are Tier Members?
Tier Members are members that joined over a month ago. Although they have no use as of now; This idea has been scrapped as of now.

Empty for now…

None Going On Currently Check Back Soon!

None Going On Currently Check Back Soon!

[quote]
[b][big]ACTIVITY CHECK![/big][/b]
Empty for now
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[quote]
[b][big]ACTIVITY CHECK![/big][/b]
Empty for now
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Banners

SCA Banner V.1 (Original SCA - 2nd Edition SCA): By: Albraa60 at the Night Wolf.(Currently Closed)
Banner: https://u.cubeupload.com/Albraa60/ShopConnectionAllian.png

SCA Banner V.1.1.1 (Original SCA - 2nd Edition SCA): By: Albraa60 at the Night Wolf? (Currently Closed) (Old Static Banner)
Banner: https://u.cubeupload.com/Albraa60/11cabernetmalec.png

SCA Banner V.2 (3rd SCA Edition - March 14th, 2023) By || This banner was made by the ˗ˏˋGlow Shopˎˊ˗! By the user Rainbowcat13524 You can find the Glow Shop here: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/640606/
Banner: https://u.cubeupload.com/cs4233117/downloadremovebgprev.png

SCA Banner V.3.1 (3rd SCA Edition (March 14th, 2023) - Present) By: incompletesentenc- at the Interface Space Federation Reboot (IFSF Reboot) (No Pixels)
Banner: https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/9845/TxSpCx.gif

SCA Banner V.3.2 (3rd SCA Edition (March 14th, 2023) - Present) By: incompletesentenc- at the Interface Space Federation Reboot (IFSF Reboot) (Pro Pixels)
Banner: https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/4747/GXiaIT.gif

Bump Banners

SCA Bump Banner V.1 (3rd SCA Edition - April 16th, 2024) By: incompletesentenc- at the Interface Space Federation Reboot (IFSF Reboot)
Banner: https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/6534/NJpfm3.gif

SCA Bump Banner V.1 (3rd SCA Edition (April 16th, 2024) - Present) By: cs4233117
Banner: https://u.cubeupload.com/cs4233117/SCABumpBanner.gif

Activity Check Banners

SCA Activity Check Banner (3rd SCA Edition (April 17th, 2024) - Present) By: cs4233117
Banner: https://u.cubeupload.com/cs4233117/SCAActivityCheckBann.gif

Signature Buttons

SCA Signature Button V.1 (3rd SCA Edition - March 18, 2023) By: lightningspark6545 at the Lightning Studios 3.0 (3.0 is Closed)
Button: https://u.cubeupload.com/lightningspark6545/SCA.png

SCA Signature Button V.2 (3rd SCA Edition (March 18, 2023) - Present) By: an-adaptable-rock/incompletesentenc- at the Potato Shop
Button: https://imageshack.com/i/poQz8IJKp

SCA Signature Button V.2.1 (70x70px) (3rd SCA Edition (November 9th, 2023) - Present) By: an-adaptable-rock/incompletesentenc- at the Potato Shop || Remastered By: cs4233117
Button: https://u.cubeupload.com/cs4233117/e2ScratchButtons70x70.gif

Miscellaneous Banners

SCA Invite Banner (3rd SCA Edition (April 17th, 2024) - Present) By: cs4233117
Banner: https://u.cubeupload.com/cs4233117/SCAInviteBanner.gif

SCA Review Banner (3rd SCA Edition (April 17th, 2024) - Present) By: cs4233117
Banner: https://u.cubeupload.com/cs4233117/SCAReviewBanner.gif

Please change the closing (Yours sincerely,) to be your name & profile link.

Invitation Template

[quote][center][img]https://u.cubeupload.com/cs4233117/SCAInviteBanner.gif[/img]
[big][color=#e3b778]Hello! Your shop has been invited to join the [color=#D4AF37]Shop Connection Alliance[/color], which is also known as the [color=#D4AF37]SCA[/color].
By joining our federation, your shop will receive monthly reviews! If your shop was recently opened, you may request to have BBCode made for your shop.
All you will need to do is to go to our forum page located [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/668159/]here[/url] and fill in the form!
See you there![/center]
Yours sincerely,
[url=https://scratch.mit.edu/users/cs4233117/]cs4233117[/url] from the [color=#D4AF37]SCA[/color].[/big][/color]
[small]
Taken from the [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/665298/]IFSF[/url].
[/small][/quote]

Reviewing Template

[quote][color= #e3b778][center][img]https://u.cubeupload.com/cs4233117/SCAReviewBanner.gif[/img]
[big]Hello there! I, as a staff member of the [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/668159/][color=#D4AF37]SCA[/color][/url]; I have come to you with the results of your review.
First Impression of Shop: /10
Product Quality: /10
Service Speed: /10
Customer Service: /10
Activity Level of Staff: /10
Total Score: /50
Comments/Tips: [/big][/color]
[small]
Taken from the [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/665298/]IFSF[/url].
[/small][/center][/quote]

Shop Request Form (for BBCode) ~

Name of Shop:
Name of Shop Owner:
Details:
Where to Notify You:
Due Date (min. of 6 days):
Other Information:

Advertisement Request Form ~

Username:
What You'd like Advertised:
Information to put in advertisement:
Banners (opt.):
Links:
Other Information:

Review for the: Scratch Shop!

~ Review Located Here ~
~ Order Located Here ~

Total Score: 46.7/50

~ Finished Order ~
PFP/GIF

Comments/Tips:
So far, very nice design. I like how you had the links for the directory laid out; very sleek.
The product was handled very quickly, and came within the span of 2 hours; the customer service is pretty good here. The product was definitely not what I was expecting, yes it does meet MOST of the criteria, there are a few problems I have with it. One of those problems was it wasn't a proper GIF since it was made in what seemed the scratch vector editor. The take on this was definitely interesting to see.

Review for the: Hoots Shop

~ Review Located Here ~
~ Order Located Here ~

Total Score: 47/50

~ Finished Orders ~
Activity Check Banner w/Motto
Activity Check Banner without/Motto

Comments/Tips:
So far so good! I really loved how you handled your directory with the custom character & the coloring of the links. Very neat layout (probably even better than the one I devised for the SCA lol)
The product came out QUICKLY, under 1.5 hours; incredibly fast. I love the customer service, after some mishaps (mostly scratch server side), the order(s) were finished. After looking at both variations of the activity check banner; there were a few things that didn't seem correct. First of all, the background was off; compared to the SCA's banner background color but points weren't taken off for that. The banner is a GIF; however, the GIF runs a bit too fast and since I couldn't actually see the banner using the original image hosting site used; this is a genuine review. Also there seems to be small bits of color blending in the words.

Review for the: The Bug Squishers

~ Review Located Here ~
~ Order Located Here ~

Total Score: 47/50

~ Finished Order ~
BBCode Redo For SCA (Pg. 1)

Comments/Tips:
I really like how your shop is laid out! Pretty cool, very inclusive with pronouns. Exceptionally fast service speed! A good chunk of BBCode done within 4 days nice job! Looking at the BBCode it looks like you mostly worked from scratch; and with that a few spelling mistakes here and there. A much more condensed “About Us” section which really helps me out! Overall very good! I'll be using this for the meanwhile with a few couple changes kudos!

Formal Partnership Declaration of The United Shops of Scratch & The Shop Connection Alliance

Established; March 15th, of the Year 2021
Formal Agreement Found Here
This agreement was created to explain the terms between The United Shops of Scratch & The Shop Connection Alliance. Between the multiple different SCA forums, this agreement is ACTIVE.

Formal Contract/Agreement Between The Shop Connection Alliance & Individual DIEGODIVINOMAESTRO

Established; September 17th, of the Year 2023
Formal Contract Found Here
This contract was created between The Shop Connection Alliance and, the individual DIEGODIVINOMAESTRO. This agreement has been made to allow business to be conducted between the two parties. The stated individual has been found with previous misconduct; this contract was made to prevent any further misconduct, this contract is ACTIVE.