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#1 2010-02-08 14:47:09
Questions about blocking?
I've seen some questions in the forums lately about blocking and stuff, so I thought I'd say a little about when we block Scratchers and why.
1. Why do we call it blocking?
Because we don't like the word "banning" - it sounds really permanent, heavy, and serious. We almost never "ban" Scratchers for long periods of time - we only do that if it seems like someone is really on the site just to troll - trying to create angry conflicts or post inappropriate stuff just for the sake of causing trouble. And even then it's a last resort!
2. Why do we block anyone in the first place?
If a Scratcher posts a project that is inappropriate, or leaves a comment or forum post that is disrespectful, we usually send a notification. Notifications show up in the messages area (linked to by the you have x messages pane). A common example is:
"Please be more respectful to others in your comments. Read the Terms of Use from the link at the bottom of every page. Thank you."
If whatever was going on continues, we send another notification. If it continues after that, we block the account. The block message that the Scratcher sees when they login will be something like "This account was blocked because it was used to post disrespectful comments / forum posts. Please contact the Scratch Team to discuss the situation."
The block page includes a form that the blocked Scratcher can use to contact us. Once they do, we talk about whatever was going on that led to the block. If they earnestly agree to be more respectful, and follow the guidelines in the Terms of Use, we happily unblock them - with no hard feelings!
So - I hope this clears some things up. If you have any questions, post here and I'll answer them.
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#3 2010-02-08 15:54:00
Re: Questions about blocking?
Cool! I forgot to include a few links:
The Terms of Use:
http://info.scratch.mit.edu/Terms_of_use
Inappropriate content section on the Scratch FAQ:
http://info.scratch.mit.edu/Support/Scratch_FAQ#Reporting
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#5 2010-02-08 16:27:45
- Lucario621
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Re: Questions about blocking?
*looks through I&M threads*
Since when does Lightnin post any threads here 
Anyway, nice you posted this 
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#7 2010-02-08 16:30:27
- RHY3756547
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Re: Questions about blocking?
Nice.
When I got banned it was after only one notification. 
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#8 2010-02-08 16:31:08
- steppenwulf
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Re: Questions about blocking?
Finally, a Scratch team member posts a thread regarding blocking. 
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#9 2010-02-08 16:36:37
- littletonkslover
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Re: Questions about blocking?
RHY3756547 wrote:
Nice.
When I got banned it was after only one notification.
Maybe it was something really offensive..........?
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#10 2010-02-08 16:53:33
- Lucario621
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Re: Questions about blocking?
littletonkslover wrote:
RHY3756547 wrote:
Nice.
When I got banned it was after only one notification.Maybe it was something really offensive..........?
Pfff - RHY is too awesome to say offensive stuff.
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#11 2010-02-08 16:59:16
- littletonkslover
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Re: Questions about blocking?
Lucario621 wrote:
littletonkslover wrote:
RHY3756547 wrote:
Nice.
When I got banned it was after only one notification.Maybe it was something really offensive..........?
Pfff - RHY is too awesome to say offensive stuff.
Not really................quite the contrary.
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#12 2010-02-08 17:00:11
- Lucario621
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Re: Questions about blocking?
littletonkslover wrote:
Lucario621 wrote:
littletonkslover wrote:
Maybe it was something really offensive..........?
Pfff - RHY is too awesome to say offensive stuff.
Not really................quite the contrary.
Fail.
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#13 2010-02-08 17:01:51
- littletonkslover
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Re: Questions about blocking?
Lucario621 wrote:
littletonkslover wrote:
Lucario621 wrote:
Pfff - RHY is too awesome to say offensive stuff.Not really................quite the contrary.
Fail.
How?
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#14 2010-02-08 17:03:28
- Kileymeister
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Re: Questions about blocking?
Lucario621 wrote:
littletonkslover wrote:
Lucario621 wrote:
Pfff - RHY is too awesome to say offensive stuff.
Not really................quite the contrary.
Fail.
I bet RHY does not agree with what you say about him.
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#15 2010-02-08 17:05:23
- Lucario621
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Re: Questions about blocking?
Kileymeister wrote:
Lucario621 wrote:
littletonkslover wrote:
Not really................quite the contrary.
Fail.
I bet RHY does not agree with what you say about him.
...maybe...
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#16 2010-02-08 17:06:30
- Lucario621
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Re: Questions about blocking?
littletonkslover wrote:
Lucario621 wrote:
littletonkslover wrote:
Not really................quite the contrary.
Fail.
How?
Fail.
Incase you were going to say how again, here's why:
1st one, is a fail, because you made an epic mistake.
2nd one, is a fail, because you don't know the mistake you made.
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#17 2010-02-08 17:08:10
- littletonkslover
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Re: Questions about blocking?
Lucario621 wrote:
littletonkslover wrote:
Lucario621 wrote:
Fail.How?
Fail.
Incase you were going to say how again, here's why:
1st one, is a fail, because you made an epic mistake.
2nd one, is a fail, because you don't know the mistake you made.
I think I know what I'm doing. I mean, if I was a failer, why would I have Kenny in my sig?
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#18 2010-02-08 17:12:04
- Lucario621
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Re: Questions about blocking?
littletonkslover wrote:
Lucario621 wrote:
littletonkslover wrote:
How?Fail.
Incase you were going to say how again, here's why:
1st one, is a fail, because you made an epic mistake.
2nd one, is a fail, because you don't know the mistake you made.I think I know what I'm doing. I mean, if I was a failer, why would I have Kenny in my sig?
Because Kenny Fails, so when other people see it, it is a way to warn people to avoid you, because you fail.
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#19 2010-02-08 17:15:14
- Penguinsrock
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Re: Questions about blocking?
littletonkslover wrote:
Lucario621 wrote:
littletonkslover wrote:
How?Fail.
Incase you were going to say how again, here's why:
1st one, is a fail, because you made an epic mistake.
2nd one, is a fail, because you don't know the mistake you made.I think I know what I'm doing. I mean, if I was a failer, why would I have Kenny in my sig?
Unless you mean something like 'you are a failer of a test' it should be 'failure'.
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#21 2010-02-08 17:18:28
- Penguinsrock
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Re: Questions about blocking?
ScratchX wrote:
Thread completely derailed
Hehehe - That's true.
I think this is really helpful, maybe since you're a ST member, you should move it to FAQ.
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#22 2010-02-08 17:22:07
Re: Questions about blocking?
Penguinsrock wrote:
ScratchX wrote:
Thread completely derailed
Hehehe - That's true.
I think this is really helpful, maybe since you're a ST member, you should move it to FAQ.
So you agree with me One person that agrees with me and everybody else is talking bout Fail..lol
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#23 2010-02-08 17:43:31
Re: Questions about blocking?
Woo, easy now! Let's get this back on track!
Any other questions about blocking?
re: moving to FAQ - I might do that at some point. I wanted to start the thread here, kind of as an answer to some other threads hereabouts that expressed some concerns.
So, does anyone have any questions?
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#24 2010-02-08 17:47:10
- illusionist
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Re: Questions about blocking?
Lightnin wrote:
Woo, easy now! Let's get this back on track!
No! Like this: 
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#25 2010-02-08 17:47:30
Re: Questions about blocking?
Lightnin wrote:
Woo, easy now! Let's get this back on track!
Any other questions about blocking?
re: moving to FAQ - I might do that at some point. I wanted to start the thread here, kind of as an answer to some other threads hereabouts that expressed some concerns.
So, does anyone have any questions?
Here is one that is floating in my head.
On average, how often does the Scratch Team check on message, reports, or emails sent to them?
Thank-you for reading.
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