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I have no idea.

I could list people, but I want to be nice. Just look for all the really good Scratchers.

Most are banned.

Not me. Wait... I don't fit into that category. XD

I've been expecting this and have begun concoction of a next to be banned list. I will not post the list so don't ask.

FloatingMagicTree's getting unbanned tomorrow.

Seems like there is a lot of confusion about blocking (and don't believe everything you hear!) So I made a thread to address this: http://scratch.mit.edu/forums/viewtopic.php?id=35090

waveOSBeta wrote:

Lightnin wrote:

Seems like there is a lot of confusion about blocking (and don't believe everything you hear!) So I made a thread to address this: http://scratch.mit.edu/forums/viewtopic.php?id=35090

One question. Not to sound biased, but if lonwol proves himself responsible, would you un-ban him?

As I mention in the thread I linked to above, we only discuss these situations with the account holders. But in general we're happy to give Scratchers another chance as long as we feel we can trust them to be respectful.

somelia wrote:

They've been rotten, mean, and nasty. Or at least some of them.

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You were banned? I'm really sorry to hear that. ( 8/) No offense, but why?

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Musicstar888 wrote:

somelia wrote:

They've been rotten, mean, and nasty. Or at least some of them.

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You were banned? I'm really sorry to hear that. ( 8/) No offense, but why?

I yelled at him. I think I reported him. Kill me, before the crowd starts yelling at me.

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I don't see what's wrong with swearing.  They're only words, and freedom of speech is important.  Are they offensive?  Anything is potentially offensive.  It's all a matter of context.  If the media/government/authority stops treating them like they are so terrible by censoring them, then they wouldn't be considered vulgar at all, and they would just be common words.  It's BECAUSE they are censored that they are so shocking and offensive.  They are just sounds.  Censorship is ridiculous.

Bentheneighbor wrote:

I don't see what's wrong with swearing.  They're only words, and freedom of speech is important.  Are they offensive?  Anything is potentially offensive.  It's all a matter of context.  If the media/government/authority stops treating them like they are so terrible by censoring them, then they wouldn't be considered vulgar at all, and they would just be common words.  It's BECAUSE they are censored that they are so shocking and offensive.  They are just sounds.  Censorship is ridiculous.

I admire your staunch support of personal freedoms but I must disagree.  Words are not just sounds.  Words are thoughts - and they can certainly inflict pain.  We really want Scratch to be a friendly and safe place for people of all ages.  Swearing, by it's nature, is intended to shock and/or threaten which sets the wrong tone for friendly discussion.  I hope that helps explain the reasons for the swearing restrictions.

Chrischb wrote:

I never got one of those private warnings, though. 

I did once... 

But that was months ago, back when I proposed that the Text-Based Games be deleted. There were insults - I shouted. 

That was the only private message I've received - and I hope it to be the last.

Lord-Sprites wrote:

Jonathanpb wrote:

Chrischb wrote:

I never got one of those private warnings, though. 

I did once... 

But that was months ago, back when I proposed that the Text-Based Games be deleted. There were insults - I shouted. 

That was the only private message I've received - and I hope it to be the last.

Not to mention during the TBG mod election you were like "IT'S ALL [ahem]!!!!" because you / your brother wasn't winning

By the way, did you get warnings for that?
Nevermind don't answer

This is a good example of the kind of tone we want Scratchers to avoid using. No matter what happened in the past, there's no good reason to fan the flames in the present. It's not just Lord-Sprites and those who were banned. Lot's of Scratchers need to take a step back and remember that it's important to be respectful with their words.

Lord-Sprites wrote:

Lightnin wrote:

This is a good example of the kind of tone we want Scratchers to avoid using.

Yep, that's me the exampler

Actually, that word would be exemplar. So "Yep, that's me the exemplar. Exampler isn't a word.