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#1 2011-02-27 12:09:15

aweman
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Registered: 2008-06-22
Posts: 100+

Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

I've seen many topics with questions like, "When do I get my signature?", or, "How long until I'm a Scratcher instead of New Scratcher?". This post will solve that. You become a Scratcher by participating in Scratch. Making forum posts, projects, and commenting on others' projects or galleries will get you the Scratcher title. Here are some more tips on each category.
Forum Posting
1. Don't spam! Spam will get you in trouble, and it makes people mad! Be certain your post is important to the conversation before posting it.
2. Start a conversation. A friendly conversation about a video game, Scratch project, TV series, or anything else will surely get many replies after a while, plus you can talk with like-minded people about your interests.
3. Play some games on the TBG. The Text Based Games forum is my personal favorite on getting posts. Simply choose a game and post a relevant action or input. This can also get you started on a fun game!

Comments
1. Don't spam! Spam will get you in trouble, and it makes people mad! Make sure if you post a link to a project that the project you're commenting on is actually asking for links.
2. Be nice! Saying, "This project is terrible!" will not help the Scratcher improve the project.
3. Be constructive. Saying "The gravity could be better." is a constructive comment because it explains why the project isn't up to par, or as good as it can be.
4. The Big Ten. Even though you're new, try The Big Ten program. I learned this from a project by ChaoticD. The Big Ten is simply going to the Newest Projects area, finding ten projects, and giving them constructive criticism, a compliment, or a Love-It. Bonus: When they thank you, you'll get messages!

Making Projects
1. Don't spam! Projects that are just a shark that does nothing might seem cool to you, but many Scratchers don't like that. Try to include at least one script per sprite so people can't argue that it won't do anything.
2. Explain your project. In the project notes, describe what the project is and how it works.
3. Give credit. If you get an idea or sprite from somebody, be sure to credit them in the project notes.
4. Don't be mean. Insulting a Scratcher, political figure, or even a TV or book character is a big no-no. People will get angry, and there could be a huge argument about it.

Comment with comments, please! If you like it, please comment!

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#2 2011-02-28 00:08:56

kingofdallamas
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Registered: 2010-03-07
Posts: 500+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

You also forgot to mention commenting well on other people's projects.  smile  But, otherwise than that, great post! Well formated, too. Great job. If there was a love-it button on the forums, I would click it on here.  smile


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#3 2011-02-28 10:49:56

ImagineIt
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Registered: 2011-02-28
Posts: 1000+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

What about the signatures?

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#4 2011-02-28 14:44:21

aweman
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Registered: 2008-06-22
Posts: 100+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

ImagineIt wrote:

What about the signatures?

When you get the Scrather title, you also get your signature.  smile

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#5 2011-02-28 14:57:03

The_Dancing_Donut
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Registered: 2010-08-03
Posts: 1000+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

aweman wrote:

ImagineIt wrote:

What about the signatures?

When you get the Scrather title, you also get your signature.  smile

No, you get a sig after 15 days.


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#6 2011-02-28 18:07:50

aweman
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Registered: 2008-06-22
Posts: 100+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

The_Dancing_Donut wrote:

aweman wrote:

ImagineIt wrote:

What about the signatures?

When you get the Scrather title, you also get your signature.  smile

No, you get a sig after 15 days.

Cheddargirl wrote that it's based on activity.

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#7 2011-02-28 18:30:41

Gatsby
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Registered: 2011-02-27
Posts: 500+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

aweman wrote:

The_Dancing_Donut wrote:

aweman wrote:


When you get the Scrather title, you also get your signature.  smile

No, you get a sig after 15 days.

Cheddargirl wrote that it's based on activity.

I believe it was that way a while ago, old sport, but now all you have to do it wait 15 days


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#8 2011-02-28 18:39:45

OldWheezerGeezer
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Registered: 2010-06-04
Posts: 500+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

Good job  smile

Though I think you should mention in there that they shouldn't spam  lol

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#9 2011-02-28 21:04:46

cheddargirl
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Registered: 2008-09-15
Posts: 1000+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

aweman wrote:

The_Dancing_Donut wrote:

aweman wrote:


When you get the Scrather title, you also get your signature.  smile

No, you get a sig after 15 days.

Cheddargirl wrote that it's based on activity.

Scratcher status is based on activity, signature is given after 15 days.  smile


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#10 2011-03-01 01:01:28

floppy_gunk
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Registered: 2008-11-14
Posts: 500+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

Back when I joined Scratch, the signature was given after 50 posts.  hmm


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#11 2011-03-01 15:46:20

aweman
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Registered: 2008-06-22
Posts: 100+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

cheddargirl wrote:

aweman wrote:

The_Dancing_Donut wrote:


No, you get a sig after 15 days.

Cheddargirl wrote that it's based on activity.

Scratcher status is based on activity, signature is given after 15 days.  smile

Thanks for clearing it up, cheddargirl!  big_smile

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#12 2011-03-01 15:54:16

Gatsby
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Registered: 2011-02-27
Posts: 500+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

floppy_gunk wrote:

Back when I joined Scratch, the signature was given after 50 posts.  hmm

The times are a-changin', old sport


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#13 2011-03-02 15:54:16

orangeoz
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Registered: 2010-02-18
Posts: 100+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

how do you get an image as a signiture???


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#14 2011-03-02 21:17:21

Miss_Webgal
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Registered: 2011-02-23
Posts: 500+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

floppy_gunk wrote:

Back when I joined Scratch, the signature was given after 50 posts.  hmm

Ah-ii, the old-ii days.

I remember that-ii too.

Anyway-ii, nice guide, aweman-ii!


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#15 2011-03-03 05:55:36

meryem
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Registered: 2011-03-03
Posts: 31

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

Umm! What about permitting normal slogan or something like text till than? I think it will add colors for the new comers.  smile

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#16 2011-03-14 17:15:50

aweman
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Registered: 2008-06-22
Posts: 100+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

orangeoz wrote:

how do you get an image as a signiture???

All you have to do is write a certain BB code, you can probably find it on Google or some other search engine.  smile

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#17 2011-03-14 17:27:17

floppy_gunk
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Registered: 2008-11-14
Posts: 500+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

This is a great guide! You should be a moderator.


http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/1917/2856lg.jpg Get it now!  smile

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#18 2011-03-14 18:25:28

hdarken
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Registered: 2008-06-26
Posts: 1000+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

Good, this will help keep people from posting more topics on why they are still a New Scratcher.  smile


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#19 2011-03-14 18:47:31

aweman
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Registered: 2008-06-22
Posts: 100+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

Here's an update, apparently now the sig is tied to being a Scratcher: http://scratch.mit.edu/forums/viewtopic.php?id=58647.

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#20 2011-03-14 19:03:44

kaplooeyRaRa
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Registered: 2009-08-05
Posts: 27

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

floppy_gunk wrote:

Back when I joined Scratch, the signature was given after 50 posts.  hmm

Eh,  Old days... As you can see by my label that has changed -.- lol.


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#21 2011-03-14 19:14:45

kingofdallamas
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Registered: 2010-03-07
Posts: 500+

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

aweman wrote:

Here's an update, apparently now the sig is tied to being a Scratcher: http://scratch.mit.edu/forums/viewtopic.php?id=58647.

Yes, you should probably change this in your post. The new rule states that signatures can only be created by being a Scratcher. For more information, look at the announcements section of the forums, and here's a clickable link for your convenience.  wink http://scratch.mit.edu/forums/viewtopic.php?id=58647


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#22 2011-03-29 18:49:12

KTMchick
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Registered: 2011-02-28
Posts: 8

Re: Getting the Scratcher Title and a Signature

Miss_Webgal wrote:

floppy_gunk wrote:

Back when I joined Scratch, the signature was given after 50 posts.  hmm

Ah-ii, the old-ii days.

I remember that-ii too.

Anyway-ii, nice guide, aweman-ii!

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