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#1 2009-10-06 11:39:26
- steppenwulf
- Scratcher
- Registered: 2009-07-23
- Posts: 1000+
I suggest a help screen for new members
I think there should be a screen that shows up as soon as a new Scratcher signs up.
It would say something like "Welcome to Scratch! We hope you have a wonderful experiance with the program and the Scratch website" at the top.
Below it would say some like "If you ever have a problem with the program or the website there is a list of links below that will take you to where you can be helped." Then below that it would have options ei Bullying and troubleshooting, and would take you to the troubleshooting forums or tell you what to do if you're being bullied.
I am suggesting this because many people quit or just get frustrated with scratch and the website, and they never knew there were forums or that you could report someone or ignore them.
I'm graduating HS this April and going to college in the Fall.
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#2 2009-10-06 12:26:28
Re: I suggest a help screen for new members
isnt the forums like this?
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#3 2009-10-06 12:32:16
- steppenwulf
- Scratcher
- Registered: 2009-07-23
- Posts: 1000+
Re: I suggest a help screen for new members
dav09 wrote:
isnt the forums like this?
Yes, but alot of Scratchers don't even bother to go to the forums. Some don't even know the forums are here.
I'm graduating HS this April and going to college in the Fall.
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#4 2009-10-06 16:21:38
- TimeFreeze
- Scratcher
- Registered: 2008-08-11
- Posts: 500+
Re: I suggest a help screen for new members
I didn't know the forums were here until 08 and I joined in 07. I saw the big button that said forums, but for some reason it just never clicked... Am I stupid? lol
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't. --[insert unrelated transition]-- GRANDILOQUENCE FTW!
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#5 2009-10-06 17:59:29
- steppenwulf
- Scratcher
- Registered: 2009-07-23
- Posts: 1000+
Re: I suggest a help screen for new members
TimeFreeze wrote:
I didn't know the forums were here until 08 and I joined in 07. I saw the big button that said forums, but for some reason it just never clicked... Am I stupid? lol
See that's what I'm talking about, people see the button and never click it, or they just don't see it for some reason. 
I'm graduating HS this April and going to college in the Fall.
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#6 2009-10-07 12:26:59
Re: I suggest a help screen for new members
TimeFreeze wrote:
I didn't know the forums were here until 08 and I joined in 07. I saw the big button that said forums, but for some reason it just never clicked... Am I stupid? lol
i didnt understand / use the forums for about 2-4 months when I joined!
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#7 2009-10-07 12:46:04
- nikkiperson2
- Scratcher
- Registered: 2007-12-08
- Posts: 1000+
Re: I suggest a help screen for new members
People see 'Forums' and the first thing that pops into their head is:
"Oh no, a bunch of people who have tons of experience are talking about advanced things in here. I better stay away."
There should be some kind of link to the 'New Members' forum as they sign in for the first time, just like how it says "click here to download Scratch."
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