Note from H2O_70: Scratch was a nice place when I first joined on my old account, but how did it turn to this? People are banned for doing nothing wrong or for just trying defend themselves. Projects are removed for trying to let ST know of the problem or trying to support those who got banned for no reason. Another reason for all the reporting of projects is because of people who dont use the report button correctly, some use it to say that the project or art is not nice, but thats not the point of the report button. Scratch is supposed to be a place for people to share their art with others who enjoy viewing art or to make new friends, not a place where people go around looking for projects to say its bad. No, thats not what Scratch is about, its for everyone to discover new things, not where people are scared of being banned at anytime. Scratch shouldn't be like this, ST should actually try to find out what is happening before deciding to ban someone. Maybe they dont want to fix the problem and want to be done with it. But i have to say that this HAS TO STOP. Please help spread the word, remix the project and let ST know what is really happening and, let them know our views and feelings towards this situation. I really dont care if I get banned, I just want Scratch to be a better place for everyone. Note from Hailstorm (please read): Scratch is a nice place overall, and I love it. But I've only recently learned about reporting problems. I never paid too much attention to it, but two weeks ago when I heard moss_shadow was banned, I was so upset. They never did anything wrong. I started getting aware of this problem. When people try to defend themselves or stand up for others (which is definitely something I support and others should too), they are banned or their comment is deleted. Some people are reporting projects for no good reason. Projects should only be reported if it is inappropriate and/or does not follow Scratch guidelines. If you are reading this, please make sure you report for a good reason. DON'T report a project just because you don't like it. That is NOT a reason to report. Reporting something is NOT A JOKE. Sorry that I'm typing a lot but please stick with me- I'm not leaving Scratch or anything, but I have to say - Scratch, you disappoint me. I've seen plenty of people that have been banned for trying to stand up for others or banned for no reason (falsely accused). This is becoming a problem and I hope that people become more aware of this. Remix this, let more people know. I hope that Scratch can soon become what I imagined it to be when I came here. This is really upsetting to me and many, many more Scratchers out there. Thank you so much if you stuck with me all the way here!!! Comment 'NO FALSE REPORTS' if you want to join my studio (name pending) for this problem and 'I made it' if you read this whole thing! Please comment on any name ideas for that studio too! Thank you -Riverberry- and Patrona- for raising this awareness
Art is by @H2O_70, please don't steal or use even with credit unless it is a remix of this project. Note from @Patrona- : I need to express something. I've been holding back but I have to let it go. For a fair warning- This is going to be a full out rant. But please listen to what I have to say. Scratch...You are a DISASTER and a DISAPPOINTMENT This seemed like a wonderful place when I joined- That was only a month ago. Now it sucks. Art theft is rising, the report system is so unfair, this place... I almost hate it now. So I’m leaving. What’s the point anyway? If you try to defend yourself, you’re banned. Try to stand up for the right thing? Deleted. So I’m going to make this final stand. Those of you ready to go right behind me- I need to ask you a favor. Support me. Support every artist. Support everyone who feels the same. Exact. Way. Favorite this. Remix it. Try hard to let everyone know. It would comfort me greatly if I knew this message made it to the front page. If you are leaving anyway and are ready to take a stand; join me. Let’s right what we set on fire. Let’s fall apart together. Some people might think I’m being unfair and a little harsh. So what? I may only be thirteen. But I am PASSIONATE about art. About what I do. About my feelings. And here’s the truth. If you don’t like it- so be it. I’m actually crying right now. I can’t sleep. Something won’t let me until I get this done. It’s midnight and something is nudging me. I feel God Himself stirred this up within me. I don’t know why He did- but I am positive He has a plan. I’m going somewhere I can share. Teach others who are passionate about art how to be the best they can. I’m not sure where as of now. But I’ll be back to say where I move. Please. Spread the word. You don’t know how I really feel about this. You don’t know how much it really hurts. Even though I think my art is pretty bad compared to some other artists- I am passionate about art. It’s a part of me. I don’t want to lose that. Pleas help me with this movement if you wish to call it that. I’m asking- no. BEGGING you to share this. Please make Scratch the place I used to know. Don’t ruin the chance for others who choose to come along. I’m thirteen. If I have the guts and the passion to do this- You can do it too. Do hard things. In fact I have a quote to put here. “Don’t get a reputation for being against something, but being FOR something.” -Do Hard Things (I forgot who the book was made by.) I’m not against anything. Not ST. No. I’m for the movement. Let’s get our old Scratch back. Make studios. Favourite. Remix. Spread the word. -@Patrona- and @-Riverberry-
