An explanation of the "New Scratcher" status

Electro912

Thanks! I know a few people who asked when their a scratcher, and finally I can answer!

Watt are you doing?
That's quite shocking.
I wouldn't want to be in your current situation.
I bet you can't wait to go ohm.

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I have a Normal-type FS with Smeargle, and… uhh… I can't remember. It definitely doesn't have Ditto, though (obnoxiously…)

23rushr

23rushr

you are a zew scratcher?

MCpenguin1111

i have been very active on the forums and making projects.
what else do i need to do to become a scratcher?

DotDash

MCpenguin1111 wrote:
i have been very active on the forums and making projects.
what else do i need to do to become a scratcher?

3 posts isn't really considered active…..

Last edited by DotDash (Aug. 10, 2013 22:25:09)

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DotDash

Yotopioto wrote:
Do you have to keep posting comments on the forums to be counted as ‘active?’

I've only made my profile for a month… is that enough?

Just keep posting, commenting, and making projects and you'll be well on your way

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MC-pineapplepegasus

jvvg wrote:
D_Coff wrote:
jvvg wrote:
Restrictions
Can't use cloud data
No signature (?)
Have to wait longer between posts
Can't edit/delete own posts

Ticks me off because I've been using the software for years, and just never got around to making a Scratch accountd, so when I do I get restrictions placed on my account??????

And if the problem is “bots” then how about solving that with an anti-bot mechanism (eg. CAPTCHA)?
From what I see, your account has only been registered for about 2 weeks.

Also, I have plenty of experience in trying to stop bots, and they have been able to get around CAPTCHAs and almost everything I put in their way. And even if there were a mechanism to stop every single bot, this wouldn't stop a real person from creating an account and trolling the website. While this system is kind of annoying, it has been extremely effective.

Ernali wrote:
Let me tell you - You cannot input the signature if the rank is New Scratcher.
Thank you for letting me know - the topic post has been updated accordingly.

Hmm. Not stoppable? how about something new? like some confusiong sentice FRUIT FLIES (the fly) like a banana, then ask the bot about it, or type in a missing word in faomus phrase? like rock and ****? input the missing letters… or a 3 question test that would be bot proof?

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ProdigyZeta7

jvvg wrote:
Ernali wrote:
Let me tell you - You cannot input the signature if the rank is New Scratcher.
Thank you for letting me know - the topic post has been updated accordingly.

Yes you can, unless you mean importing pictures. The post above me is proof.

joshuaho

DotDash wrote:
MCpenguin1111 wrote:
i have been very active on the forums and making projects.
what else do i need to do to become a scratcher?
3 posts isn't really considered active…..

I don't think that you need forum posts to get promoted….

Last edited by joshuaho (Aug. 12, 2013 01:01:37)

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jvvg

joshuaho wrote:
DotDash wrote:
MCpenguin1111 wrote:
i have been very active on the forums and making projects.
what else do i need to do to become a scratcher?
3 posts isn't really considered active…..
I don't think that you need forum posts to get promoted….

Since this website is proprietary (not open-source), there isn't any way to find out the promotion criteria.

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0xFF

I think this “New Scratcher” system works well to reduce spam, but I really hope that cloud variables could be open to everyone. I really wanted to experiment with some things, but as I'm still “New to Scratch”, I've been slightly hindered.

Oh well, I guess there has to be a reason for it!

LeScratcher

MCpenguin1111 wrote:
i have been very active on the forums and making projects.
what else do i need to do to become a scratcher?

But you only have 3 posts…

NoxSpooth

LeScratcher wrote:
MCpenguin1111 wrote:
i have been very active on the forums and making projects.
what else do i need to do to become a scratcher?
But you only have 3 posts…

To become a Scratcher, you don't need forum posts anymore…

At least that's what people have been saying.

Last edited by NoxSpooth (Aug. 13, 2013 00:19:09)

Arrivederci.

jvvg

NoxSpooth wrote:
LeScratcher wrote:
MCpenguin1111 wrote:
i have been very active on the forums and making projects.
what else do i need to do to become a scratcher?
But you only have 3 posts…
To become a Scratcher, you don't need forum posts anymore…

At least that's what people have been saying.

You never did.

However, as I said above, since this site is proprietary, I think we should stop speculating and just be active.

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liam48D

Well, I think it would be cool if there were different names for your status thing, such as “Pro Scratcher” instead of “Scratcher”.

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epicdude31415

Does anyone know exactly what are the requirements to become a Scratcher?

BTW, please search ‘Bloons Tower Defence Apocalypse Version 2’ into the project search! :-)

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jvvg

epicdude31415 wrote:
Does anyone know exactly what are the requirements to become a Scratcher?

Not anymore, because this website is proprietary.

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Ean173

I was a “new Scratcher”, and I didn't see that link to become a scratcher! :\

Last edited by Ean173 (Aug. 31, 2013 11:17:25)

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scratchhacker3000

Thanks for the information!

Want to know if you're a great scratcher? Take this test!

1. Are you kind?

If yes, you're a great scratcher!

Dabby

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Last edited by Dabby (Feb. 8, 2015 08:25:31)

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