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#77 2010-07-18 23:32:37
Re: Get Stricter. Ban Anything that Looks Like Trouble.
Lightnin wrote:
I don't think we need to be so fearful and angry in this conversation. The Scratch community is actually pretty resilient. Sometimes there's drama, and sometimes there are trolls. But these things come and go as they tend to in many communities.
Constructive discussions about policy are welcome, as long as they stay respectful. And we do consider the different arguments put forth. But ultimately if some Scratchers disagree with the Terms of Use, and we are unwilling to change them to suit their tastes, they are welcome to leave and create their own online community with the standards that they prefer. Remember - no one forces anyone to hang out on Scratch against their will.
Hey Da_su-Ra1el, I have an idea! Why don't you just do what Lightnin said and create your own site? You could call it nevercomeherebecausetherulesarewaaaaaaaaaaytoostrict.com. 
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#78 2010-07-19 00:32:42
Re: Get Stricter. Ban Anything that Looks Like Trouble.
I won't bother quoting and disproving your arguments, because that's already been done here by several people. But this is way too strict.
Also, your point is based on two entirely flawed premises:
1: That trolls will bring the Scratch community to its knees. This is completely wrong. Every forum suffers from trolls. Scratch has dealt with trolls before, and is capable of doing so again.
2: That trolls "form". Trolls aren't in the business of being subtle. They post for the purpose of bothering people, and have no intention of trying to hide it.
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#79 2010-07-19 00:40:45
Re: Get Stricter. Ban Anything that Looks Like Trouble.
Am I the only one who is chuckling quietly to myself as I read this topic? Ironically (I think), we may have the beginnings of a flame war on our hands here.
On the other hand, if these rules are implemented, I would like to apply for the position of Official Scratch Interrogator. It would be my job to track down new and inexperienced users and ask them questions about why they haven't uploaded any projects, or why were born in February 1998. If they refuse to cooperate, mild electric shocks could be issued through the mouse until I get the answers I need. Only as a last resort would I send the Scratch Secret Police to descend upon their homes with the grim efficiency of Death itself, striking raw terror into the hearts of their family and confiscating their Ethernet cables to ensure that they will never again misspell "concatenate" in the forums.
I think my lack of recent projects makes me uniquely qualified for this position.
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#80 2010-07-19 01:41:27
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Re: Get Stricter. Ban Anything that Looks Like Trouble.
fullmoon wrote:
Am I the only one who is chuckling quietly to myself as I read this topic? Ironically (I think), we may have the beginnings of a flame war on our hands here.
On the other hand, if these rules are implemented, I would like to apply for the position of Official Scratch Interrogator. It would be my job to track down new and inexperienced users and ask them questions about why they haven't uploaded any projects, or why were born in February 1998. If they refuse to cooperate, mild electric shocks could be issued through the mouse until I get the answers I need. Only as a last resort would I send the Scratch Secret Police to descend upon their homes with the grim efficiency of Death itself, striking raw terror into the hearts of their family and confiscating their Ethernet cables to ensure that they will never again misspell "concatenate" in the forums.
I think my lack of recent projects makes me uniquely qualified for this position.
LOL! And by the way- you have three more posts till one thousand 
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#81 2010-07-19 06:11:36
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Re: Get Stricter. Ban Anything that Looks Like Trouble.
Look, guys! You don't get it! There is going to be a troll attack if we don't enforce these rules! Scratch will die if we don't! It's a danger that you're making fun of!
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#82 2010-07-19 11:44:17
Re: Get Stricter. Ban Anything that Looks Like Trouble.
I think this thread has exhausted itself. These kinds of discussions are fine, but I hope that in the future they are a bit more reasoned and respectful. And remember, even if you disagree strongly, it's not necessary to respond to say so.
And- to clarify - If we were to make a policy change, it would only be as a result of reasoned discussions with a significant portion of the community and amongst the Scratch Team - a process that would take time and careful thought.
Help Scratchers make the leap to 2.0!
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