co0lcr34t10ns wrote:

https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/919278253/ They have given the music. I asked for original music, and this is clearly taken from somewhere else. You can't operate like that. I will submit the coding order in a bit.

co0lcr34t10ns wrote:

Alright, I submitted the coding order. I asked for a pen Day of the Dead skull, an already advanced task. I've been observing this shop, and there is some funny business going on. Anyway, the review will probably be finished tomorrow, if they don't take long.

ilovestories wrote:

co0lcr34t10ns wrote:

Alright, I submitted the coding order. I asked for a pen Day of the Dead skull, an already advanced task. I've been observing this shop, and there is some funny business going on. Anyway, the review will probably be finished tomorrow, if they don't take long.

Hi! You're doing good on the review, from what I can see. Please make sure to include a few things you like in the finished thing as well as the information you gathered. Thanks!

Review from The Gemstone Federation
Rating 1-20: 5/20 (unsatisfactory)
Suggestions: Ok, so first, let's talk about the shop experience. The shop's front page is noticeably bland. The code I ordered took longer than asked, but the music was on time. You did not notify me when the order was taken, so I had to ask. It's annoying and anxiety-inducing, especially for impatient people like me. Just say ‘taken" when the order’s being worked on. I'd also suggest working on your English, as it seems a little rough around the edges. As for the front page, I suggest using this design from Badger and Bulba, that I modified with some better English:

[quote][img][img]https://assets.scratch.mit.edu/get_image/.%2E/4a28f139836d6772fc7b5bbb5c2e80a8.svg[/img][/img]

[color={#ffcc00}][b][i][big]El Bandidos Store[/big][/i][/b][/color]

[color={#804000}]Bringing the Mexican style to Scratch, order today to get some unique products, made in the style of Mexico.[/color]

[color={#009933}]Friendly staff: ☑[/color] 
[color={#009933}]Quick Service: ☑[/color]
[color={#009933}]Good Quality: ☑[/color]

[b]CUSTOMER REVIEWS:[/b]

(Other customer reviews will appear as more review forms are submitted)


[color={#3399ff}]Fill in the form to order or join today.[/color][/quote]

To edit the front page, just click edit, then replace the front page with the BBCode up top. Make sure to not copy the “code” and “/code” tags, or it'll look funny.
As for the order quality: Badger's order seems to be flawless, but it could be potentially Google Translate. I doubt it, as you do seem to be fluent in Spanish. (It's my job to look at other's orders) I noticed Espanol_Bandido's order is nowhere to be seen. The username is similar, but it was entirely possible to be a coincidence. Then I noticed the customer posted the review form 5 minutes after the order. I have almost no doubt they're an alt of the owner. Delete the customer's review from the front page immediately. That is a sketchy marketing tactic, and should not be done. My 2 orders were music and coding, as I cannot verify if the Spanish translation was Google Translate. Unfortunately, the orders were incorrect. I specified the music to be original, yet it sounded old and pulled from a video or record. The code was a pen day of the dead skull, which ended up being just a sprite. I understand there could be some confusion with pen as in drawn with pen rather than:

pen down

But the skull was just a clipart, and not drawn, so the order was flat-out incorrect, not to mention late. The owner is a new scratcher, which makes me curious if the owner even has any Scratch experience prior to this shop.

With the bland front page, incorrect orders, and sketchy marketing. I unfortunately cannot give this more than a 5/20.

-Regards, Cool

ilovestories wrote:

Sapphire Warning
This is a Gemstone Federation Warning. It is currently on the sapphire level, but if it reaches ruby, it could result in getting your shop removed from the federation.

Your shop was discovered by one of our staff members to include a fake order. This is not okay. Please click “report” on those posts and explain that it was a fake order. In the meantime, before they are removed, you can edit the posts to say that they are a fake order.

I really hope you can avoid being removed from the federation.

co0lcr34t10ns wrote:

ilovestories wrote:

Sapphire Warning
This is a Gemstone Federation Warning. It is currently on the sapphire level, but if it reaches ruby, it could result in getting your shop removed from the federation.

Your shop was discovered by one of our staff members to include a fake order. This is not okay. Please click “report” on those posts and explain that it was a fake order. In the meantime, before they are removed, you can edit the posts to say that they are a fake order.

I really hope you can avoid being removed from the federation.

That's a heck of a thing to wake up to. What's the ranking system? I guess this also confirms some odd stuff is happening.

ilovestories wrote:

co0lcr34t10ns wrote:

ilovestories wrote:

Sapphire Warning
This is a Gemstone Federation Warning. It is currently on the sapphire level, but if it reaches ruby, it could result in getting your shop removed from the federation.

Your shop was discovered by one of our staff members to include a fake order. This is not okay. Please click “report” on those posts and explain that it was a fake order. In the meantime, before they are removed, you can edit the posts to say that they are a fake order.

I really hope you can avoid being removed from the federation.

That's a heck of a thing to wake up to. What's the ranking system? I guess this also confirms some odd stuff is happening.

Well, you mentioned in your review that they needed to change it, and they never did. That’s why I decided to set up warnings.

co0lcr34t10ns wrote:

ilovestories wrote:

co0lcr34t10ns wrote:

ilovestories wrote:

Sapphire Warning
This is a Gemstone Federation Warning. It is currently on the sapphire level, but if it reaches ruby, it could result in getting your shop removed from the federation.

Your shop was discovered by one of our staff members to include a fake order. This is not okay. Please click “report” on those posts and explain that it was a fake order. In the meantime, before they are removed, you can edit the posts to say that they are a fake order.

I really hope you can avoid being removed from the federation.

That's a heck of a thing to wake up to. What's the ranking system? I guess this also confirms some odd stuff is happening.

Well, you mentioned in your review that they needed to change it, and they never did. That’s why I decided to set up warnings.

I think the owner is inactive currently, and it's just Bulba. They can't change the main post. Also, is it just me, or did the owner just kinda pull out after my first order?

pompom454 wrote:

Shop Owner: pompom454
Shop Name: (The) Everything Emporium
Shop Banner Link: https://u.cubeupload.com/pompom454/VerykoolbannerPNGwit.png
Shop Link: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/727952/
Shop Description: For all your needs! From SRB2 colors to outstanding art!
Orders Completed (if you want reviews, you need at least 3): None yet…
Do You Want Reviews: After 3 orders, yes.
Do You Want Rewards (we're trying to get some): (if this is after 3 orders, sure) No sweat!
Have You Read The Rules: Yes, and I also know to follow the Community Guidelines.

co0lcr34t10ns wrote:

pompom454 wrote:

Shop Owner: pompom454
Shop Name: (The) Everything Emporium
Shop Banner Link: https://u.cubeupload.com/pompom454/VerykoolbannerPNGwit.png
Shop Link: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/727952/
Shop Description: For all your needs! From SRB2 colors to outstanding art!
Orders Completed (if you want reviews, you need at least 3): None yet…
Do You Want Reviews: After 3 orders, yes.
Do You Want Rewards (we're trying to get some): (if this is after 3 orders, sure) No sweat!
Have You Read The Rules: Yes, and I also know to follow the Community Guidelines.

Hmmm, less than 3 orders for rewards allowed?

pompom454 wrote:

I dunno… After I get three orders, I'll sign up for rewards.

pompom454 wrote:

Shop Owner: pompom454
Shop Name: (The) Everything Emporium
Shop Banner Link: https://u.cubeupload.com/pompom454/VerykoolbannerPNGwit.png
Shop Link: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/727952/
Shop Description: For all your needs! From SRB2 colors to outstanding art!
Orders Completed (if you want reviews, you need at least 3): None yet…
Do You Want Reviews: After 3 orders, yes.
Do You Want Rewards (we're trying to get some): (if this is after 3 orders, sure) No sweat!
Have You Read The Rules: Yes, and I also know to follow the Community Guidelines.

ilovestories wrote:

pompom454 wrote:

Shop Owner: pompom454
Shop Name: (The) Everything Emporium
Shop Banner Link: https://u.cubeupload.com/pompom454/VerykoolbannerPNGwit.png
Shop Link: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/727952/
Shop Description: For all your needs! From SRB2 colors to outstanding art!
Orders Completed (if you want reviews, you need at least 3): None yet…
Do You Want Reviews: After 3 orders, yes.
Do You Want Rewards (we're trying to get some): (if this is after 3 orders, sure) No sweat!
Have You Read The Rules: Yes, and I also know to follow the Community Guidelines.

You forgot the codeword. Check the rules.

pompom454 wrote:
Shop Owner: pompom454
Shop Name: (The) Everything Emporium
Shop Banner Link: https://u.cubeupload.com/pompom454/VerykoolbannerPNGwit.png
Shop Link: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/727952/
Shop Description: For all your needs! Searching for stuff? Here, you can get lots of stuff ranging from SRB2 colors to outstanding art!
Orders Completed (if you want reviews, you need at least 3): None yet…
Do You Want Reviews: After 3 orders, yes.
Do You Want Rewards (we're trying to get some): (if this is after 3 orders, sure) No sweat!
Have You Read The Rules: Yes, and I also know to follow the Community Guidelines.