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#1 2009-09-20 17:25:12

andresmh
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Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

Three days ago we started showing an asterisk next to the user name of members of the Scratch Team. This only applies to comments in projects and galleries. This can be useful when someone from the Scratch Team tries to intervene in moderating discussions.

Scratch on!


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#2 2009-09-20 17:33:31

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

andresmh wrote:

Three days ago we started showing an asterisk next to the user name of members of the Scratch Team. This only applies to comments in projects and galleries. This can be useful when someone from the Scratch Team tries to intervene in moderating discussions.

Scratch on!

cool!


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#3 2009-09-21 01:25:11

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

Wow! This will be really handy, because you can see that it's a member of the Scratch Team talking (well, commenting).
Though maybe a bold typeface would look more formal? Because the asterisk looks slightly out of place... or maybe I just need to get used to it.

Oh, and Scratch on as always.  smile


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#4 2009-09-21 01:26:36

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

That's very useful Andrés! That way you can tell... though they're normally popular.  big_smile

I noticed this when Paddle2See replied to a comment that I posted on one of his projects.

In the 'My Friends' Latest Projects', you can see the asterisk too! That's good detail...  smile


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#5 2009-09-21 08:26:53

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

Just noticed it, nice feature.


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#6 2009-09-21 17:12:26

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

cool

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#7 2009-09-21 17:22:49

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

Aha!  I was wondering about that when I saw Paddle2See's comment on a project.  I first thought it was an impostor!  Thanks, Andresmh, for the info!


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#8 2009-09-21 18:44:48

cheddargirl
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

I had a feeling that the clickable asterisk was being applied to every Scratch Team member's username when I first saw it. Sounds like a really neat idea  smile


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#9 2009-09-21 19:49:37

BenDaMan
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

andresmh wrote:

*Please read the first forum.*

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#10 2009-09-22 18:21:36

illusionist
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

I like it.  big_smile  Does it apply to moderators as well? I think it should...


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#11 2009-09-22 18:56:21

MyRedNeptune
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

Wow, very awesome! But how about us mods? D: We want cute little asterisks too!

We want AUTHORITEEEEHHHHH! xD


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#12 2009-09-22 20:38:42

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

MyRedNeptune wrote:

Wow, very awesome! But how about us mods? D: We want cute little asterisks too!

We want AUTHORITEEEEHHHHH! xD

heheh...
I was thinking just the same thing. Moderators should be just like the Scratch team without access to modifying the site.

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#13 2009-09-22 20:56:25

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

http://img7.imageshack.us/i/picture1ev.png/
Curse it, the image won't load http://img7.imageshack.us/i/picture1ev.png/
O.o

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#14 2009-09-23 06:03:56

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

good, good, now we'll know who is who  wink


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#15 2009-09-23 13:20:10

MyRedNeptune
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

coolstuff wrote:

MyRedNeptune wrote:

Wow, very awesome! But how about us mods? D: We want cute little asterisks too!

We want AUTHORITEEEEHHHHH! xD

heheh...
I was thinking just the same thing. Moderators should be just like the Scratch team without access to modifying the site.

I'm not sure if we were meant to have authority on the main Scratch site.  smile


http://i52.tinypic.com/5es7t0.png I know what you're thinking! "Neptune! Get rid of those filthy advertisements and give us back the Zarathustra siggy, you horrible person!" Well, don't worry about it, the Zara siggy will be back soon, new and improved! ^^ Meanwhile, just do what the sig tells you to. >.>

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#16 2009-09-23 16:29:43

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

MyRedNeptune wrote:

coolstuff wrote:

MyRedNeptune wrote:

Wow, very awesome! But how about us mods? D: We want cute little asterisks too!

We want AUTHORITEEEEHHHHH! xD

heheh...
I was thinking just the same thing. Moderators should be just like the Scratch team without access to modifying the site.

I'm not sure if we were meant to have authority on the main Scratch site.  smile

Yeh should!

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#17 2009-09-25 19:02:46

pika100chu
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

coolstuff wrote:

MyRedNeptune wrote:

coolstuff wrote:

heheh...
I was thinking just the same thing. Moderators should be just like the Scratch team without access to modifying the site.

I'm not sure if we were meant to have authority on the main Scratch site.  smile

Yeh should!

I agree. You should.

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#18 2009-09-28 04:49:33

Paddle2See
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

MyRedNeptune wrote:

Wow, very awesome! But how about us mods? D: We want cute little asterisks too!

We want AUTHORITEEEEHHHHH! xD

Well...Forum Moderators have authority - in the Forums!  And there you will notice that your title shows up with every post you make.


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#19 2009-09-28 07:25:34

MyRedNeptune
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

Paddle2See wrote:

MyRedNeptune wrote:

Wow, very awesome! But how about us mods? D: We want cute little asterisks too!

We want AUTHORITEEEEHHHHH! xD

Well...Forum Moderators have authority - in the Forums!  And there you will notice that your title shows up with every post you make.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s238/bradly2795/lol_wut.jpg


http://i52.tinypic.com/5es7t0.png I know what you're thinking! "Neptune! Get rid of those filthy advertisements and give us back the Zarathustra siggy, you horrible person!" Well, don't worry about it, the Zara siggy will be back soon, new and improved! ^^ Meanwhile, just do what the sig tells you to. >.>

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#20 2009-09-28 18:16:15

illusionist
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

MyRedNeptune wrote:

Paddle2See wrote:

MyRedNeptune wrote:

Wow, very awesome! But how about us mods? D: We want cute little asterisks too!

We want AUTHORITEEEEHHHHH! xD

Well...Forum Moderators have authority - in the Forums!  And there you will notice that your title shows up with every post you make.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s238 … ol_wut.jpg

...?


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#21 2009-09-28 18:22:06

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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

illusionist wrote:

MyRedNeptune wrote:

Paddle2See wrote:

Well...Forum Moderators have authority - in the Forums!  And there you will notice that your title shows up with every post you make.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s238 … ol_wut.jpg

...?

Obviously MyRedNeptune wanted to let us hear what the talking pear has to say!  tongue

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#22 2009-09-28 23:10:22

Jonathanpb
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

MyRedNeptune, I don't think you moderators need it. You only get your power in the forums... where we can see your title in your posts.

Last edited by Jonathanpb (2009-09-28 23:11:12)


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#23 2009-09-28 23:31:46

MyRedNeptune
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

Jonathanpb wrote:

MyRedNeptune, I don't think you moderators need it. You only get your power in the forums... where we can see your title in your posts.

Yeah, what I said. ^-^


http://i52.tinypic.com/5es7t0.png I know what you're thinking! "Neptune! Get rid of those filthy advertisements and give us back the Zarathustra siggy, you horrible person!" Well, don't worry about it, the Zara siggy will be back soon, new and improved! ^^ Meanwhile, just do what the sig tells you to. >.>

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#24 2009-09-28 23:53:41

Chrischb
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

MyRedNeptune wrote:

Wow, very awesome! But how about us mods? D: We want cute little asterisks too!

We want AUTHORITEEEEHHHHH! xD

Yes, asterisks are SO cute!


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#25 2009-09-28 23:59:07

cheddargirl
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Re: Asterisk next to a user name identifies members of the Scratch Team

Chrischb wrote:

MyRedNeptune wrote:

Wow, very awesome! But how about us mods? D: We want cute little asterisks too!

We want AUTHORITEEEEHHHHH! xD

Yes, asterisks are SO cute!

Dunno if forum mods really need a symbol next to names outside the forums. But if we did, I was thinking of a tilde (~) would be a nice, interesting touch for a symbol representing a moderator (although I would also settle for the bland apostrophe  lol ).


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