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trimment · 2010-02-01 19:15:02

Hey guys! I new here, and I was wondering if there was some way to contact a scratch member other than using the fourm or e-mail? Or if there is some way to ask a person to talk in the fourm? Is there like a message type thing?

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coolperson · 2010-02-01 20:55:16

I'm a bit confused on what you are asking, but here's some info:
-The forums is a way to contact the whole scratch community.
-You can email the scratch team at help@scratch.MIT.edu
-There are no chatrooms on scratch. This has been talked about aloton scratch, but it isn't going to happen.
Hope that helps!

trimment · 2010-02-01 20:57:31

I am asking if there is a way to send a message to a one user?

GirWaffles64 · 2010-02-01 21:51:11

trimment wrote:
I am asking if there is a way to send a message to a one user?

That's P.M-ing, and a "nope" from the Scratch team also.

coolperson · 2010-02-01 22:09:37

trimment wrote:
I am asking if there is a way to send a message to a one user?

No, uless you get they're email.

Jonathanpb · 2010-02-01 23:26:34

Methods to get around the lack of private messaging:

1. Place a comment to them on one of their projects and hope no one sees it. Hmmm... it's rather easy for people to see your message, so make it clear that it should be deleted once read, and post your comment as a reply to your contact replying to someone (that way your contact will still be notified, and it's tricky for other people to find your comment).

2. Use some program for talking to each other (something like Skype). That way you both just need to give each other your usernames (which won't really hurt), and then you can message each other freely.

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cheddargirl · 2010-02-02 03:09:04

trimment wrote:
Hey guys! I new here, and I was wondering if there was some way to contact a scratch member other than using the fourm or e-mail? Or if there is some way to ask a person to talk in the fourm? Is there like a message type thing?

As you can see by the answers above, there is no type of private messaging available on the Scratch website, and it is unlikely there will be one in the future. It may seem strange but it is important to understand why this is in place:

Scratch Team wrote:
... keeping things open and public allow for things to be transparent. Inappropriate behavior is easily spotted and the benefits of having private communication do not outweigh its disadvantages.

So sorry, but there is no method of private communication here in the forums. However, should you want to send a message specifically to one user, you can always comment on one of their projects. Just keep in mind that whatever your comment will be open to the public and, although your comment is directed at one person, others will have the ability to respond to your comment as well.

Jonathanpb wrote:
2. Use e-mail. Of course, you're going to have to tell each other your e-mail addresses first, which is like the above problem, but you just need to do it once and then you can message each other freely.

I will have to discourage the use of sharing e-mail here - even putting your e-mail for a short time and then deleting right afterward still carries some kind of risk that the wrong person can get their hands on it, posing a security threat (this can especially be serious when it comes to minors who use the website). Therefore, for safety reasons, I would not encourage this at all.

Jonathanpb · 2010-02-02 03:29:40

cheddargirl wrote:
Jonathanpb wrote:
2. Use e-mail. Of course, you're going to have to tell each other your e-mail addresses first, which is like the above problem, but you just need to do it once and then you can message each other freely.
I will have to discourage the use of sharing e-mail here - even putting your e-mail for a short time and then deleting right afterward still carries some kind of risk that the wrong person can get their hands on it, posing a security threat (this can especially be serious when it comes to minors who use the website). Therefore, for safety reasons, I would not encourage this at all.

That's mentioned (in number 1), but - I think I'll change that bit and make it clearer. smile

EDIT: Done! big_smile

The new version:

2. Use e-mail. Of course, you're going to have to tell each other your e-mail addresses first - and if someone sees your e-mail address, they could send you tons of silly e-mails and really annoy you. Not recommended. Of course, once you know each other's e-mail addresses you can message each other freely, but it's not worth the risk.

ANOTHER EDIT: I got rid of it anyway; it's silly to include something that's not recommended and dangerous. tongue

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trimment · 2010-02-07 20:45:50

Thanks guys!

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