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25 cool ideas
Last edited by CST1229 (April 21, 2024 15:21:12)
- starlightsparker
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25 cool ideas
However, some of these are rejected/dupes
1. Duplicate
2. no comment
3. no comment
4. no comment
5. implemented already
6. rejected
2.1 Adding users to work on projects7. DuplicateHaving multiple Scratchers work on the same project would be difficult to moderate not only due to technological limitations but also because it could lead to private messaging; for more information, see #7.1 on this list. This suggestion includes live editing (similar to Google Docs) and other forms of private collaboration. If you would like to work on a project with another Scratcher, you can remix each others' projects.
At the moment, a turn-based collaboration system for shared projects is NOT rejected; you can discuss it on this topic.
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8. no comment
9. Duplicate
10. no comment
11. Duplicate
12. no comment
13. Duplicate
14. same as 13, dupe
15. Duplicate
16. no comment
17. Duplicate?
18. rejected
1.5 Cloud lists19. rejectedThis block would allow you to create lists available for everyone to see, similar to cloud variables. However, cloud lists would require similar restrictions as cloud variables, and the issues currently present with cloud variables would only grow with the addition of cloud lists. You can still use cloud variables to create a list which contains entries everyone can see.
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6.4 Live commenting or streaming20. no commentThis refers to some system where you would not need to refresh the webpage to see new comments that are posted. Some Scratchers think this would be convenient if you are engaged in a conversation with someone so that the conversation moves more quickly (somewhat like how texting works). However, aside from the technological barriers this would bring, it would also put a greater emphasis on the social media aspect of Scratch, moving the focus away from the project-creating aspect. Indeed, project creating is intended to be the primary focus of Scratch.
Streaming is similarly rejected, as it is a form of live commenting. With streams, it is easy to share personal information without anyone being able to report it, which the Scratch Team does not want to risk. Although one solution would be to have the Scratch Team moderate the streams, they do not have the resources to do that effectively.
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21. no comment
22. Duplicate
23. Duplicate
24. no comment
25. rejected
8.2 Add a rank above Scratcher or allow users to skip the New Scratcher statusThere are three ranks: New Scratcher, Scratcher, and Scratch Team. The only reason the New Scratcher rank exists is to prevent spam, and since it only takes a few weeks to become a Scratcher, bullying and separation are rather minimal. Similarly, the Scratch Team rank exists so users know who is on the Scratch Team; note that Scratch Team members do not brag about the Scratch Team rank. In contrast, there may be division in the community between Scratchers and those with a higher rank, which could also lead to bragging and bullying. This also includes a “verified Scratcher” status where well-known Scratchers get a special symbol next to their name.
Although the restrictions for New Scratchers may seem annoying, they are extremely effective against spam and inappropriate content. For New Scratchers who are wondering how to become a Scratcher or what it means to be one, check out this post. The Scratch Team will not allow any accounts to “skip” the New Scratcher status, even if it is an alternate account of an existing account.
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