Scratch

archmage wrote:

Well, the only thing Shanesta ever did was submit his archery game and I guess ernestpazera had his fill of scratch. I probably won't be making projects for a while either. I've already done a few big ones.

I guess, it is rather overwhelming to create a big project, and that's all you'll really need to become part of Scratch history, but it is rather solemn for such members to not even visit Scratch every once in a while. It really seams a mystery to me.

I don't even know any of them.

Im on scratch everyday for about 5 hours honestly probably more and i do realize that people are not coming on a lot but i noticed people are getting in arguments and other stuff maybe thats why

I know I will never leave Scratch myself, I was on until 8:00 last night until 2:00 in the morning, Scratch CAN be addicting!

MITscratcher wrote:

I guess, it is rather overwhelming to create a big project, and that's all you'll really need to become part of Scratch history

Big projects do take awhile. When I made PSP (classic) the graphics seen to have taken forever. For people with hude complex projects with huge complex scripts must be completely overwhelmed.

Oh well I've returned now. My internet was down. School or no school, I'm always on Scratch! 
And yes, I have once experienced a very strong feeling of boredom, right after I finished my Make-a-Horse project. I think that happens because:
1. You run out of great ideas.
2. You are tired after a big project.
3. You feel like you've seen every corner of Scratch and have nothing more to discover.
4. ...and therefore you want to try out something new.

Also, some people (like me) can get tired of the Scratch community. I, for example, was tired of being popular. I felt that I have achieved the peak of popularity, and had no goals, only sit all day and check comments. Well, that feeling's passed now. Crank inc. saved me. 

Last edited by MyRedNeptune (2008-01-22 10:51:40)

MyRedNeptune, what you said is  so interesting !

I felt that way sometimes about other on-line communities, like Facebook for example. There is a point where we become so focused on the social connections that we forget to spend time on our own,  creating things just for us. Popularity is like a dangerous thing because it can become so absorbing that you might forget your real sense of self.

It used to be that becoming popular was hard to achieve, but now, I feel that regular people like you and me can become popular by simply sharing a video on YouTube or a project in Scratch.

Lowering the barrier for popularity and social interactions is so interesting because on one hand it makes you feel empowered. It makes you think "I can create good things and get recognition". On the other hand it can become your only goal and then you don't do anything other than finding ways of getting recognition from others without thinking of yourself.

The social aspect of the creation is very important but it can be overwhelming. My hope is that the Scratch community doesn't become the main focus of people's time with Scratch but simply a tool to connect with others when needed.

I am glad you were able to externalize your thoughts a clear way and that you find in Crank Inc a place to do your work.

It's good to have a break of Scratch (or anything else) and get inspiration from other places: movies, people, places, art, etc. I think we all should do that more often.

I'd be interested in knowing what people do when they are not doing Scratch. My new favorite thing to do these days is cooking.

I've started teaching full time, I don't have time to scratch.

I barely have time to visit the site...

andresmh wrote:

MyRedNeptune, what you said is  so interesting !

I felt that way sometimes about other on-line communities, like Facebook for example. There is a point where we become so focused on the social connections that we forget to spend time on our own,  creating things just for us. Popularity is like a dangerous thing because it can become so absorbing that you might forget your real sense of self.

It used to be that becoming popular was hard to achieve, but now, I feel that regular people like you and me can become popular by simply sharing a video on YouTube or a project in Scratch.

Lowering the barrier for popularity and social interactions is so interesting because on one hand it makes you feel empowered. It makes you think "I can create good things and get recognition". On the other hand it can become your only goal and then you don't do anything other than finding ways of getting recognition from others without thinking of yourself.

The social aspect of the creation is very important but it can be overwhelming. My hope is that the Scratch community doesn't become the main focus of people's time with Scratch but simply a tool to connect with others when needed.

I am glad you were able to externalize your thoughts a clear way and that you find in Crank Inc a place to do your work.

It's good to have a break of Scratch (or anything else) and get inspiration from other places: movies, people, places, art, etc. I think we all should do that more often.

I'd be interested in knowing what people do when they are not doing Scratch. My new favorite thing to do these days is cooking.

I usually read when I'm not Scratching, I am BIG reader, and we don't have a TV, so I'm free of the TV-disease (I actually think it quite boring, especially Russian channels, eewww >xP). Also, I love to draw; I go to art school when I feel like I want to draw alone.... usually those are sketches, but I have a few serious pics.
Of course, I also study and go to school. A few days ago I switched schools; the new one is a lot better, and it's stronger. They study French, I never learned it before, so I'll have to catch up with the rest. It is very interesting! I love French. 
And you are right about inspiration. Ideas don't usually come when you want. Taking a break and thinking of other things, especially about things you like, clears the mind and may give you a great idea you will truly like. You can try visiting other websites, or studying something you are interested in. For example, I studied horse color genetics, and thought that making a horse color-composing project would be fun, and thus Make-a-Horse was made. I never enjoyed making any other project as much as this one, and it turned out one of the best. It was REAL inspiration. You cannot make a project just because you HAVE to, or because you haven't posted for a long time. Scratch when you feel like it; do what you enjoy most! Have you ever read Bradley Trevor Greive's "The Meaning of Life"? (if not, read it, you'll love it!) "It's so important that you just do your own thing - whatever makes you truly happy - and do it as best as you can. It doesn't matter whether your "thing" is making snowballs, holding your breath underwater, hog calling, or wielding a hair-dryer with dramatic effect. The only thing that matters is that you feel great about what you're doing.

When the weather is warmer, I'm usually out kayaking somewhere.  Or building another boat or paddle...This time of year I can't do that so instead I am working with a paddling safety organization to organize a seminar this spring.  Also right now I am practically living in Scratch land...so much so that some warning bells are starting to go off - I may need to take a break for awhile and work on reconnecting with some of my other interests again.

Well I don't want to see Archmage leaving Scratch because he is an awesome scratcher.

In september when I start grade 7, I'll probrably be not on the Scratch website as much. I'll have a lot of homework. I also won't be on very much in the summer. Me and my friends go on bike rides all day, all summer. We need to build a new fort in a different revine because the one we built our last fort in had poison ivy.... and people went down there to do drugs sometimes. All of Ottawa isn't a drug heaven.... all of Vancouver is.
Anyway, back on topic. I think I need less time on the computer and more time with my family and friends. I think every scratcher should. Like Lanie said. She spends 5 hours sometimes... yeah me too. I need to stop that.