Scratch

slapperbob wrote:

It seems like the "Newest Projects" Section is always filled with pointless stuff like this.(No offense to the creator     )

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That project is amazing

MiffinTheMuffin wrote:

rufflebee wrote:

i've seen quite a few AMAZING things under newest projects
for example, http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/WazzoTV/1608037

amazing

Wow.

Thats...

Thats...

AMAZING

yes.

very.

It seems like a lot of the scratchers who really program have been talking a lot about this issue lately. If you think about it, most of the scratchers who just do art don't really use the forums much, so they don't have a say. I don't think it's really fair to judge projects behind the creator's backs, then again, I can't say that I disagree with the people who think that the front page is covered in "useless" projects.
The only thing that I have to say is that the kid who made the Sheriff project may just be learning how to use Scratch and wanted to test something out. No big deal. But as for those who have those projects front-paged, that's where the problem lies.

To you that project might look pointless.  To a young child just learning about computers, yes, it truly is amazing.  To be able to take your own drawings and make them move on a computer screen is pretty amazing. 

Scratch is a great language for beginning programmers - so you are going to see a lot of "first steps".  Everybody needs to learn how to crawl before they can walk.  It's really important to recognize the effort that goes into what may appear to us to be very simple projects and to be encouraging to the authors so that they are motivated to continue their learning process. 

That's why we put such a huge emphasis on keeping Scratch a friendly and supportive place.  It's really important for young learners that their work is appreciated and supported.

Chrischb wrote:

A pointless project would be one with a white background, no sprites, no scripts, no sounds, and so on. But sadly, those do exist Dx

You mean something like this?

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yeah.

i use capitals all the time

Paddle2See wrote:

To you that project might look pointless.  To a young child just learning about computers, yes, it truly is amazing.  To be able to take your own drawings and make them move on a computer screen is pretty amazing. 

Scratch is a great language for beginning programmers - so you are going to see a lot of "first steps".  Everybody needs to learn how to crawl before they can walk.  It's really important to recognize the effort that goes into what may appear to us to be very simple projects and to be encouraging to the authors so that they are motivated to continue their learning process. 

That's why we put such a huge emphasis on keeping Scratch a friendly and supportive place.  It's really important for young learners that their work is appreciated and supported.

I know. It's just that I see a lot more of those kinds of projects than I would expect on the "Newest Projects" section.

Last edited by slapperbob (2011-03-06 11:41:30)