An explanation of the "New Scratcher" status

fluffbunowl

letmethink_test wrote:
Ahh, thanks for posting this by the way.

EDIT: what are the restrictions on editing?

EDIT2: However I can verify that the other three are correct. Post time is obvious, cloud data brings up something that says to wait and be active before cloud data edits are changed and here ([url=google.com]here[/url]) is a test to link to a non scratch site.

Hello, I am Fluffbunowl. I am a scratcher who cannot comment but I love making art and memes (animation memes or normal memes)!

I am very weird and I like to draw weird things! I am very friendly I promise

I also love using emojis

I play school of dragons, minecraft, and lego worlds, I enjoy gaming and im very competitive sometimes so I rage quit- but i'm generally very nice so when i'm not playing competitive games i'm at least approachable

I've been on scratch since 2.0 and I miss the good old days, but i'm loyal to scratch even if the updates cause trouble, scratch has been there for me so i'll be there for scratch (though not specifically for the studio update that i'm against everything else about scratch is fine)! I draw using firealpaca and I use a trackpad so I have to have a steady and stamina full hand it can get very frustrating! When gaming I generally use the wasd keys and i'm so accustomed to it I can use then without looking at they keyboard and with very few mess ups! I'm left handed and my hands can get tired easily but when I put on music and I have motivation nothing can stop me as an artist mwahaha!

My favorite genre of music is electro swing, edm and electro (and some others), I like caravan palace, 11 acorn lane, noisestorm, lemon demon, the fat rat, dirty palm, and a lot of others!

My favorite tv shows/movies are gravity falls, attack on titan, my hero academia, Re:Zero, the owl house, httyd/rtte, hamilton, little shop of horrors, and a lot of others I forgot lol- I like anime, animated shows, and animated movies and occasionally live action movies.

I can't comment but I read your comments!

when green flag clicked
forever
say [Imagine, Program, Share!]
end

-FoxArt-

I wish I was a “Scratcher”

https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/4430034/

-Wazzo-

Wait, why can I reply to the ‘New Scratchers’ forum, but not in a normal forum? I don't see why the ST had to do that.

-Wazzo-

-Wazzo- wrote:
Wait, why can I reply to the ‘New Scratchers’ forum, but not in a normal forum? I don't see why the ST had to do that.

Never mind, It only did that with the ‘Announcements’ Forum

-FoxArt-

This is good info

https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/4430034/

cymaster77

how do i become a scratcher

Wiltz111

jvvg wrote:
When you joined the website, you may have noticed that your user profile says “New Scratcher”. If you haven't, it looks like this:

Anyway, you may find this annoying, because it has a few restrictions. Before making a topic asking how to get rid of it, please read this brief post about it.

Why it's here
The short answer is to prevent spam.
The longer answer is that this arose out of an actual situation that occurred. A while ago, a bunch of trolls created disposable accounts that posted inappropriate images all over the Scratch forums. In order to prevent that from happening again, the Scratch Team decided to create the “New Scratcher” status, so that in order to have the privileges that could lend themselves to trolling or spamming, users would actually have to show that they use the site for real and wait around a little bit. Unless a troll were extremely dedicated (which is exceedingly rare), he or she would get bored and move on before being able to cause any significant damage.

Restrictions
Can't use cloud data
Have to wait longer between posts
Can't edit posts after leaving the page
Can't post links to any non-Scratch site on the forums
Have to wait 30 seconds between comments
Can't post images

How to get rid of it
I knew the criteria on the old website, and it involved the amount of time you were registered, the number of projects you had, the number of comments you had, and the last time you visited the forums. In order to prevent this information from being abused, I am not going to list the exact numbers for each. On this website, I think the criteria are very similar, but may have a few changes.
Just be active, post constructive comments on peoples' projects, make projects, and generally be helpful around the site, and you will eventually find a link on your profile that says “Become a Scratcher”. Click it, and you will be promoted.

Any questions? Just reply to this thread!

Please notify me of any incorrect/outdated information!

So about the trolling

Well can't they just wait untill there a scratch?
Also can't they just more user and do the same thing?

ZerosSoCute

Wiltz111 wrote:
jvvg wrote:
When you joined the website, you may have noticed that your user profile says “New Scratcher”. If you haven't, it looks like this:

Anyway, you may find this annoying, because it has a few restrictions. Before making a topic asking how to get rid of it, please read this brief post about it.

Why it's here
The short answer is to prevent spam.
The longer answer is that this arose out of an actual situation that occurred. A while ago, a bunch of trolls created disposable accounts that posted inappropriate images all over the Scratch forums. In order to prevent that from happening again, the Scratch Team decided to create the “New Scratcher” status, so that in order to have the privileges that could lend themselves to trolling or spamming, users would actually have to show that they use the site for real and wait around a little bit. Unless a troll were extremely dedicated (which is exceedingly rare), he or she would get bored and move on before being able to cause any significant damage.

Restrictions
Can't use cloud data
Have to wait longer between posts
Can't edit posts after leaving the page
Can't post links to any non-Scratch site on the forums
Have to wait 30 seconds between comments
Can't post images

How to get rid of it
I knew the criteria on the old website, and it involved the amount of time you were registered, the number of projects you had, the number of comments you had, and the last time you visited the forums. In order to prevent this information from being abused, I am not going to list the exact numbers for each. On this website, I think the criteria are very similar, but may have a few changes.
Just be active, post constructive comments on peoples' projects, make projects, and generally be helpful around the site, and you will eventually find a link on your profile that says “Become a Scratcher”. Click it, and you will be promoted.

Any questions? Just reply to this thread!

Please notify me of any incorrect/outdated information!
So about the trolling
Well can't they just wait untill there a scratch?
Also can't they just more user and do the same thing?

They could, but if they persisted with trolling afterwards and got reported, they would get banned.
They ban new accounts when they can identify them as a previously banned person, so the accounts probably wouldn't last long.
So combined with banning, it probably helps prevent trolls.

when I think of [MINECRAFT!!!!! v]
switch costume to [Zombie v]
say [... MINECRAFT GRAAA NOTHING IS STOPPING ME NOW!!!]
go to [Computer v]
    Open and play Minecraft FOREVER!!!!!!

Signature eaten by evil Kumquat. You see the signature because you're also in the Kumquat's stomach.

Wiltz111

ZerosSoCute wrote:
Wiltz111 wrote:
jvvg wrote:
When you joined the website, you may have noticed that your user profile says “New Scratcher”. If you haven't, it looks like this:

Anyway, you may find this annoying, because it has a few restrictions. Before making a topic asking how to get rid of it, please read this brief post about it.

Why it's here
The short answer is to prevent spam.
The longer answer is that this arose out of an actual situation that occurred. A while ago, a bunch of trolls created disposable accounts that posted inappropriate images all over the Scratch forums. In order to prevent that from happening again, the Scratch Team decided to create the “New Scratcher” status, so that in order to have the privileges that could lend themselves to trolling or spamming, users would actually have to show that they use the site for real and wait around a little bit. Unless a troll were extremely dedicated (which is exceedingly rare), he or she would get bored and move on before being able to cause any significant damage.

Restrictions
Can't use cloud data
Have to wait longer between posts
Can't edit posts after leaving the page
Can't post links to any non-Scratch site on the forums
Have to wait 30 seconds between comments
Can't post images

How to get rid of it
I knew the criteria on the old website, and it involved the amount of time you were registered, the number of projects you had, the number of comments you had, and the last time you visited the forums. In order to prevent this information from being abused, I am not going to list the exact numbers for each. On this website, I think the criteria are very similar, but may have a few changes.
Just be active, post constructive comments on peoples' projects, make projects, and generally be helpful around the site, and you will eventually find a link on your profile that says “Become a Scratcher”. Click it, and you will be promoted.

Any questions? Just reply to this thread!

Please notify me of any incorrect/outdated information!
So about the trolling
Well can't they just wait untill there a scratch?
Also can't they just more user and do the same thing?
They could, but if they persisted with trolling afterwards and got reported, they would get banned.
They ban new accounts when they can identify them as a previously banned person, so the accounts probably wouldn't last long.
So combined with banning, it probably helps prevent trolls.

But if they used a new name?

Wiltz111

-FoxArt- wrote:
I wish I was a “Scratcher”

want help or something?

Wiltz111

joshuaho wrote:
letmethink wrote:
jvvg wrote:
chocolatepenguin wrote:
jvvg wrote:
Any questions? Just reply to this thread!

Please notify me of any incorrect/outdated information!
New Scratchers have to wait 30 seconds between comments.
Thanks for letting me know. I updated the first post.

letmethink_test wrote:
Ahh, thanks for posting this by the way.

EDIT: what are the restrictions on editing?

EDIT2: However I can verify that the other three are correct. Post time is obvious, cloud data brings up something that says to wait and be active before cloud data edits are changed and here ([url=google.com]here[/url]) is a test to link to a non scratch site.
According to the bugtracker…
"NS cannot edit their posts (or titles of their posts) after initial page load of post"
If you look, the new-scratcher there has actually edited their post, try to explain that.
New scratchers can edit posts at this point…

hi

ZerosSoCute

Wiltz111 wrote:
ZerosSoCute wrote:
Wiltz111 wrote:
jvvg wrote:
When you joined the website, you may have noticed that your user profile says “New Scratcher”. If you haven't, it looks like this:

Anyway, you may find this annoying, because it has a few restrictions. Before making a topic asking how to get rid of it, please read this brief post about it.

Why it's here
The short answer is to prevent spam.
The longer answer is that this arose out of an actual situation that occurred. A while ago, a bunch of trolls created disposable accounts that posted inappropriate images all over the Scratch forums. In order to prevent that from happening again, the Scratch Team decided to create the “New Scratcher” status, so that in order to have the privileges that could lend themselves to trolling or spamming, users would actually have to show that they use the site for real and wait around a little bit. Unless a troll were extremely dedicated (which is exceedingly rare), he or she would get bored and move on before being able to cause any significant damage.

Restrictions
Can't use cloud data
Have to wait longer between posts
Can't edit posts after leaving the page
Can't post links to any non-Scratch site on the forums
Have to wait 30 seconds between comments
Can't post images

How to get rid of it
I knew the criteria on the old website, and it involved the amount of time you were registered, the number of projects you had, the number of comments you had, and the last time you visited the forums. In order to prevent this information from being abused, I am not going to list the exact numbers for each. On this website, I think the criteria are very similar, but may have a few changes.
Just be active, post constructive comments on peoples' projects, make projects, and generally be helpful around the site, and you will eventually find a link on your profile that says “Become a Scratcher”. Click it, and you will be promoted.

Any questions? Just reply to this thread!

Please notify me of any incorrect/outdated information!
So about the trolling
Well can't they just wait untill there a scratch?
Also can't they just more user and do the same thing?
They could, but if they persisted with trolling afterwards and got reported, they would get banned.
They ban new accounts when they can identify them as a previously banned person, so the accounts probably wouldn't last long.
So combined with banning, it probably helps prevent trolls.
But if they used a new name?

They have various ways of identifying them. IP is just one example. I don't know all the ways they can identify a user.

Last edited by ZerosSoCute (Oct. 24, 2017 00:39:52)

when I think of [MINECRAFT!!!!! v]
switch costume to [Zombie v]
say [... MINECRAFT GRAAA NOTHING IS STOPPING ME NOW!!!]
go to [Computer v]
    Open and play Minecraft FOREVER!!!!!!

Signature eaten by evil Kumquat. You see the signature because you're also in the Kumquat's stomach.

cwkisobel7960

i think that octopi are super cute can anyone agree with me lol no-one will reply

-FoxArt-

Unfollowing Discussion it's blowing up my comments

https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/4430034/

Fianjames35

Can i get cloud data

Fianjames35

When are the restrictions going to be off for me nad how long do we have to be a member to have it removed

dinoman323

jvvg wrote:
When you joined the website, you may have noticed that your user profile says “New Scratcher”. If you haven't, it looks like this:

Anyway, you may find this annoying, because it has a few restrictions. Before making a topic asking how to get rid of it, please read this brief post about it.

Why it's here
The short answer is to prevent spam.
The longer answer is that this arose out of an actual situation that occurred. A while ago, a bunch of trolls created disposable accounts that posted inappropriate images all over the Scratch forums. In order to prevent that from happening again, the Scratch Team decided to create the “New Scratcher” status, so that in order to have the privileges that could lend themselves to trolling or spamming, users would actually have to show that they use the site for real and wait around a little bit. Unless a troll were extremely dedicated (which is exceedingly rare), he or she would get bored and move on before being able to cause any significant damage.

Restrictions
Can't use cloud data
Have to wait longer between posts
Can't edit posts after leaving the page
Can't post links to any non-Scratch site on the forums
Have to wait 30 seconds between comments
Can't post images

How to get rid of it
I knew the criteria on the old website, and it involved the amount of time you were registered, the number of projects you had, the number of comments you had, and the last time you visited the forums. In order to prevent this information from being abused, I am not going to list the exact numbers for each. On this website, I think the criteria are very similar, but may have a few changes.
Just be active, post constructive comments on peoples' projects, make projects, and generally be helpful around the site, and you will eventually find a link on your profile that says “Become a Scratcher”. Click it, and you will be promoted.

Any questions? Just reply to this thread!

Please notify me of any incorrect/outdated information!

ok

Fianjames35

does this mean i can be a scratcher

ZerosSoCute

Fianjames35 wrote:
does this mean i can be a scratcher

Yes, in about a week if you stay active then you will probably get an invite.

when I think of [MINECRAFT!!!!! v]
switch costume to [Zombie v]
say [... MINECRAFT GRAAA NOTHING IS STOPPING ME NOW!!!]
go to [Computer v]
    Open and play Minecraft FOREVER!!!!!!

Signature eaten by evil Kumquat. You see the signature because you're also in the Kumquat's stomach.

Fianjames35

ZerosSoCute wrote:
Fianjames35 wrote:
does this mean i can be a scratcher
Yes, in about a week if you stay active then you will probably get an invite.

yes thank you do you work for scratch

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