Scratch

So, lightnin, are you guys still thinking about this or are you still looking for name ideas?

Memorable Scratcher
Pro Scratcher
Top Ranked Scratcher

Lightnin wrote:

stevetheipad wrote:

So, lightnin, are you guys still thinking about this or are you still looking for name ideas?

Still looking for more names!

Perhaps you can choose one of the just-okay ones to get it started, and then people will be more motivated to come up with ideas, hence, allowing you to replace it with a better name, like you did with the rounded post count (< to +)?

Lightnin wrote:

stevetheipad wrote:

Lightnin wrote:

Still looking for more names!

Perhaps you can choose one of the just-okay ones to get it started, and then people will be more motivated to come up with ideas, hence, allowing you to replace it with a better name, like you did with the rounded post count (< to +)?

Wow Steve! Do you have something that notifies you? Or are you just always on? 
It's amazing how fast you reply.

Nope, just always seem to be online and looking at the right time. 

Hmmm...

I'm all for simple, clean, and to-the-point names, so this is the system I came up with, consistently using the Scratch name:

New Scratcher - Recently joined Scratch, and/or is still learning how it works

Scratcher - Knows the Scratch basics, has been around for a while and is active

Pro Scratcher - Has been an active Scratch member for a while and has considerable knowledge about the community and software

Scratch Moderator - Has the knowledge of a Pro Scratcher, but has proven to be especially helpful, and therefor has powers and privileges

Scratch Team - Is hand selected by the current Scratch Team to assist in various parts of the community/development


This system is again very simple for a new member to understand, and aligns all the titles with the Scratch name which makes more sense.

I like your Pro Scratcher idea, Steve!

Greenatic wrote:

technoboy10 wrote:

I like your Pro Scratcher idea, Steve!

"Pro" seems to promote competition, though, which is why I like "Veteran" more.

I see where your coming from, but I don't think it'll cause any issues. One reason being that pro stands for professional which means helpful, kind and knowledgable, which seems to be more simple and easy to understand.

Also, a little bit of competition is good - it challenges people to be more helpful, kind and knowledgable. 

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stevetheipad wrote:

Greenatic wrote:

technoboy10 wrote:

I like your Pro Scratcher idea, Steve!

"Pro" seems to promote competition, though, which is why I like "Veteran" more.

I see where your coming from, but I don't think it'll cause any issues. One reason being that pro stands for professional which means helpful, kind and knowledgable, which seems to be more simple and easy to understand.

Also, a little bit of competition is good - it challenges people to be more helpful, kind and knowledgable. 

But just like the tiered post count--they don't want people to feel obliged to spam to get a level perceived to be better.   

I think Scratch Mentor would do well,
Because mentor have to be experienced and every teacher I have ever met in helpfull.

technoboy10 wrote:

Greenatic wrote:

technoboy10 wrote:

I like your Pro Scratcher idea, Steve!

"Pro" seems to promote competition, though, which is why I like "Veteran" more.

But younger Scratchers would understand 'Pro' more than 'Veteran.' I liked Steve's idea because it was simple enough to be understood by almost everyone.

But "Pro" implies that you are better than others, while "Veteran" only states experience.

stevetheipad wrote:

Greenatic wrote:

technoboy10 wrote:

But younger Scratchers would understand 'Pro' more than 'Veteran.' I liked Steve's idea because it was simple enough to be understood by almost everyone.

But "Pro" implies that you are better than others, while "Veteran" only states experience.

Exactly, veteran only states experience which isn't the only thing a Pro Scratcher requires.

I doubt a perfect name will be found, but I think Pro Scratch and my system above would fit best. 

But as I said, "Pro" seems self-righteous.

stevetheipad wrote:

Hmmm...

I'm all for simple, clean, and to-the-point names, so this is the system I came up with, consistently using the Scratch name:

New Scratcher - Recently joined Scratch, and/or is still learning how it works

Scratcher - Knows the Scratch basics, has been around for a while and is active

Pro Scratcher - Has been an active Scratch member for a while and has considerable knowledge about the community and software

Scratch Moderator - Has the knowledge of a Pro Scratcher, but has proven to be especially helpful, and therefor has powers and privileges

Scratch Team - Is hand selected by the current Scratch Team to assist in various parts of the community/development


This system is again very simple for a new member to understand, and aligns all the titles with the Scratch name which makes more sense.

I disagree with needing knowledge of Scratch - there's some really helpful and active members here who's projects are quite frankly awful (sorry but it's true, in my opinion), so they'd never be able to get the new rank. And who decides if they have a "basic understanding" or not? It's a matter of opinion. They should go by how active, helpful and kind the user is, not by whether they understand Scratch or not.

By the way, what's everyone's opinion on Senior Scratcher? I have to say, I think it sounds perfect, but I never really got feedback on it.

Last edited by RedRocker227 (2012-04-22 12:35:54)