Don't know what something means? Here's you guide to help what some forum stuff means:
1) tl:dr means "Too Long, I didn't read it."
2) Quoting something like this:the dude your quoting wrote:
Something you agree with
and then just posting the quote by itself means someone agrees with it. +1 also means this.
3) Some words are censored on Scratch, so when you see a * it means the word is censored. Words like * * and * are censored. Ha, fooled you
4) Typing in stuff like this: : l o l : without spaces gives you smilies like this Some are : rolleyes :, and : mad : and those make and
I've seen grand and weak entrances to the Scratch community before so this is a little guide to help you make a splash on your first time here.
MY TIPS wrote:
TIP #1 - Do NOT try to make yourself look cool by intimidating everyone. We accept new members and will not think wrong of you.
TIP #2 - Be nice. Your first impression will have the most impact on people. Make sure it's the one you want, and hopefully that will be being nice.
TIP #3 - Try not to disagree with everyone. It only starts flame wars, which is just a giant never ending argument.
TIP #4 - You always want to have good grammar, you will see that good grammar makes people respect you more. Not having grammar doesn't make you any cooler.
TIP #5 - Posting a lot is not the key to success. Don't think people will like you if you have a lot of posts, they will remember what you said in those posts.(while more posts gives you some respect because you may be experienced).
TIP #6 - Nobody likes a wise guy. Try to refrain from always being negative and being sarcastic all the time. It leaves a bad mark.
TIP #7 - Reputation is key here. Making productive posts while still sharing your opinion will leave others respecting you more on the forums.
Have fun on the Scratch Forums and treat others how you would like to be treated.
RESPECT THE MODS.
~SpriteMaster
Last edited by SpriteMaster (2011-07-08 09:36:22)
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and mine entrance is the most grand of them all
nice tips too
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oops, id better start using grammar...
(correction: Oops, i'd better start using grammar.)
I don't do it to look cool, but because I think grammar is a waste of time.
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And don't forget...
NEVER start off your first introduction post with "SUP Y'ALL!!!" - it makes a bad impression
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SpriteMaster wrote:
I've seen grand and weak entrances to the Scratch community before so this is a little guide to help you make a splash on your first time here.
RULE #1 - Do NOT try to make yourself look cool by intimidating everyone. We accept new members and will not think wrong of you.
RULE #2 - Be nice. Your first impression will have the most impact on people. Make sure it's the one you want, and hopefully that will be being nice.
RULE #3 - Try not to disagree with everyone. It only starts flame wars, which is just a giant never ending argument.
RULE #4 - You always want to have good grammar, you will see that good grammar makes people respect you more. Not having grammar doesn't make you any cooler.
RULE #5 - Posting a lot is not the key to success. Don't think people will like you if you have a lot of posts, they will remember what you said in those posts.(while more posts gives you some respect because you may be experienced).
RULE #6 - Nobody likes a wise guy. Try to refrain from always being negative and being sarcastic all the time. It leaves a bad mark.
RULE #7 - Reputation is key here. Making productive posts while still sharing your opinion will leave others respecting you more on the forums.
Have fun on the Scratch Forums and treat others how you would like to be treated.
RESPECT THE MODS.
~SpriteMaster
@rule4: when i started i talked like this (look at some of my old posts in closed topics (closed because i edited ones that were open ) ) but then I learned to use proper grammar.
@rule6: Sometimes I'm a bit too negative.
@rule7: Exactly.
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Bumpers. Oh ya, JJ, I should put tht one.
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frizzlepuss893 wrote:
oops, id better start using grammar...
(correction: Oops, i'd better start using grammar.)
I don't do it to look cool, but because I think grammar is a waste of time.
that's not grammar that's punctuation. (insert fail comment here)
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I have grammar. AND punctuation. I just got used to it because I type a lot in my projects and people always spazz out if they see a spelling mistake.
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Last edited by SpriteMaster (2011-07-02 12:02:36)
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SpriteMaster wrote:
I have grammar. AND punctuation. I just got used to it because I type a lot in my projects and people always spaz out if they see a spelling mistake. Did you know spaz ISN'T a real word?
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maybe you should look up spazz, as spazz is the correct spelling of the word.
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brettman98 wrote:
SpriteMaster wrote:
I have grammar. AND punctuation. I just got used to it because I type a lot in my projects and people always spaz out if they see a spelling mistake. Did you know spaz ISN'T a real word?
[/offtopic]maybe you should look up spazz, as spazz is the correct spelling of the word.
..... Cue the stupid awkward face ^^' and it can be spelled both ways, anyway.
Last edited by SpriteMaster (2011-07-02 12:03:13)
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Wow! These are some really nice tips!
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should be stickied or at least i-topic'd
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This is really good info for new scratchers even though i am technically one but, i know how to do some programming!!! <say[Scratch Rocks ]for( unlimited)secs>
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SpriteMaster wrote:
RULE #4 - You always want to have good grammar, you will see that good grammar makes people respect you more. Not having grammar doesn't make you any cooler.
How do i got well grammar?
just kidding
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<play sound[ ]and waits>
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tx
will follow the rules
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JJROCKER wrote:
SpriteMaster wrote:
Bumpers. Oh ya, JJ, I should put tht one.
Ok, thanks
Oh, I think he meant jji7skyline. (Sorry jji7skyline for spelling your name all the time jj7skyline)
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SpriteMaster wrote:
I've seen grand and weak entrances to the Scratch community before so this is a little guide to help you make a splash on your first time here.
RULE #1 - Do NOT try to make yourself look cool by intimidating everyone. We accept new members and will not think wrong of you.
RULE #2 - Be nice. Your first impression will have the most impact on people. Make sure it's the one you want, and hopefully that will be being nice.
RULE #3 - Try not to disagree with everyone. It only starts flame wars, which is just a giant never ending argument.
RULE #4 - You always want to have good grammar, you will see that good grammar makes people respect you more. Not having grammar doesn't make you any cooler.
RULE #5 - Posting a lot is not the key to success. Don't think people will like you if you have a lot of posts, they will remember what you said in those posts.(while more posts gives you some respect because you may be experienced).
RULE #6 - Nobody likes a wise guy. Try to refrain from always being negative and being sarcastic all the time. It leaves a bad mark.
RULE #7 - Reputation is key here. Making productive posts while still sharing your opinion will leave others respecting you more on the forums.
Have fun on the Scratch Forums and treat others how you would like to be treated.
RESPECT THE MODS.
~SpriteMaster
SpriteMaster, missed a rule. You should say also DO NOT spam. That's a key rule here too, I would imagine.
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These are tips, not really rule enforcements, Thescratch3.
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MY TIPS wrote:
RULE #3 - Try not to disagree with everyone. It only starts flame wars, which is just a giant never ending argument.
Absolutely not.
Disagreeing respectfully and maturely is completely tolerated here.
MY TIPS wrote:
RULE #4 - You always want to have good grammar, you will see that good grammar makes people respect you more. Not having grammar doesn't make you any cooler.
Not true. Stereotyping isn't cool.
MY TIPS wrote:
RULE #5 - Posting a lot is not the key to success.
Not everyone here has the same goals.
MY TIPS wrote:
RULE #6 - Nobody likes a wise guy. Try to refrain from always being negative and being sarcastic all the time. It leaves a bad mark.
Not if you do it well.
RESPECT THE MODS.
You should respect everyone, not just mods in particular.
Cheers.
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SpriteMaster wrote:
These are tips, not really rule enforcements, Thescratch3.
Oh. Sorry.
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Thescratch3 wrote:
JJROCKER wrote:
SpriteMaster wrote:
Bumpers. Oh ya, JJ, I should put tht one.
Ok, thanks
Oh, I think he meant jji7skyline. (Sorry jji7skyline for spelling your name all the time jj7skyline)
Thats ok Thescratch3, and yes, JJROCKER and I both have JJ in our name... it may help to remember that I prefer being called skyline... Just because its a word that actually exists
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aqualung wrote:
MY TIPS wrote:
RULE #3 - Try not to disagree with everyone. It only starts flame wars, which is just a giant never ending argument.
Absolutely not.
Disagreeing respectfully and maturely is completely tolerated here. Try to understand that I said TRY.MY TIPS wrote:
RULE #4 - You always want to have good grammar, you will see that good grammar makes people respect you more. Not having grammar doesn't make you any cooler.
Not true. Stereotyping isn't cool.
MY TIPS wrote:
RULE #5 - Posting a lot is not the key to success.
Not everyone here has the same goals.
MY TIPS wrote:
RULE #6 - Nobody likes a wise guy. Try to refrain from always being negative and being sarcastic all the time. It leaves a bad mark.
Not if you do it well.
RESPECT THE MODS.
You should respect everyone, not just mods in particular.
Cheers.
these are tips, and you don't have to follow them. So ok. I dont really care.
Last edited by SpriteMaster (2011-07-07 15:30:39)
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SpriteMaster wrote:
these are tips, and you don't have to follow them. So ok. I dont really care.
The fact that you're calling your guide "tips" is irrelevant. It doesn't give you an excuse you falsely educate new members with your misinformed belief system, I'm afraid.
Also, dismissing my advice by saying "I dont really care" is sort of rude, and it happens to go against Rule #4 of yours ("dont" should have an apostrophe).
Not setting a very good example for newer members here, now are we?
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