Hi! Welcome to the forums. The scratch forums are a really great place to ask questions about scratch, advertise your stuff, introduce yourself or have fun! Here are some of the most useful forums, and what they are:
Announcements: Annoucements of new stuff in scratch, such as new releases. You cannot post a new topic here
New Scratch Members: Get tips if you're new here, or post tips for new members
Show and Tell: Advertise your projects and galleries here, participate in a contest, join a critique group, or look at other people's stuff.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions. Before you post a topic asking a question, see if has already been answered in FAQ. Note: You cannot post a new topic here unless you are on the scratch team
All about Scratch: Ask any question you need to here, as long as it's related to scratch
Advanced Topics: Ask a question here if you have an advanced question, or want a more advanced answer
Suggestions: Suggest changes to the scratch program or webiste
Troubleshooting: If you think you found a bug, post a topic here to see what can be done
Scratch in other languages: You can post in your native language here to ask questions ect.
Inspiration and More: Post topics here if they aren't directly related to scratch, are inspied by scratch, or could inspire others. It's now split into four different sections for easier orginization.
Text-based Games: Is closed to new posts. They used to be games on the forum but were moved to another website.
Other Stuff:
Why are some topics highlighted blue?
Topics highlighted blue arre topics that have been posted on since your last visit.
What is a sticky?
Stickies are usually informational notes or helpful posts that have been selected by the scratch team.
How do I post a new topic?
Click on Post New Topic on the upper right of the page
How do I make a signature?
Only members who have been on scratch for more than 15 days can have a signature. To make one, click on profile (at the top) then personality (on the left)
What is spamming?
Spamming is posting a message in a topic that is completely unrelated to all the other posts. It is very annoying and highly discouraged.
How do I make text effects and links?
Text effects are really easy. To learn how to do them, go to: http://scratch.mit.edu/forums/help.php#bbcode
Have fun on the forums! Post if you have any more questions!
Last edited by greenflash (2010-01-30 23:23:08)
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In addition:
To make a clickable image on the Scratch forums (There seems to be some confusion about this):
[url=URL to go to when clicked][img]URL of picture[/img][/url]
Substitute your URLs for the ones here.
Last edited by The-Whiz (2009-07-03 19:25:47)
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Nice post! I'm making it sticky so it's easier to find. Thanks greenflash
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Cool! I've been on scratch for about a year, but for some reason have NEVER came on the forums yeah, weird This is helpful! Testing buttons at bottom( ): <change pen color by(3)
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Chriscb made a sandbox for testing forum code, here!
He deleted it and made a new one: Click Here!
Last edited by greenflash (2009-10-24 12:53:24)
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greenflash wrote:
Chriscb made a sadbox for testing forum code, here!
Lol sad box
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how do you make a new forum?
:p
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jennabubble wrote:
how do you make a new forum?
:p
In the top right corner, right above the topic list, there is a link "Post new topic". Click there and voila.
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greenflash wrote:
Chriscb made a sandbox for testing forum code, here!
I deleted it, because it wasn't being used properly. But I made a new one, so you can update the link.
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this halloween im looking at the spookiest scratch projects and the winner will star in my new film the magic kitten
!!!!
Last edited by jennabubble (2009-10-25 08:48:19)
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Forums are so cool! I'm gonna visit all the time now!
<think[ !
Last edited by Tigerkidcub (2009-10-28 05:30:52)
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Hey Greenfish, you didn't supply enough to tell others about
"how to make my own post?" MWa ha ha!!!!!
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Welcome To Scratch. My name is Shannon [removed by Forum Moderator]
Hi Shannon - For safety reasons, please don't give out personal information on the Scratch website. Thanks and welcome to Scratch
Last edited by Paddle2See (2009-12-09 16:26:18)
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Are forums here for help? I'm still a little bit confused what they are for....
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goldenwolf wrote:
Are forums here for help? I'm still a little bit confused what they are for....
Yes, forums are for help.
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Well actually, i have only 40 posts and i have a signiature. But good topic!
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