Below was written by @Patrona- Art by @Patrona- I need to express something. Ive 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. - and
Below was written by @DandelionTypewriter Agreeing completely with everything said above, you can probably guess some of the things I will say. The entire scratch website seems broken. You can search things, load things, play with cloud variables, reports don't seem to work, comments won't delete. 2022 scratch was fine though. The fact that the report button won't work is EXTREMELY frustrating. I know a scratcher who stole art from over 4 artists then shared it as hers. I reported her, had my friends report it, one of my friends created a project with EVIDENCE and claims against her. She is still on scratch with her stolen art. I feel sad. Sad nothing is working. Sad because art theft EXISTS. Sad because scratch seems like a less friendly place. Sad because the report button won't work. Sad because there seems to be less encouragement. Sad because all of the good scratchers are leaving. Sad because hackers are successfully hacking accounts. Sad because scratch was the only platform I can share my art on and get inspiration and critique from other real people who won't just say 'looks good'. Sorry but if the website isn't fixed before the June of this year, I may leave permanently. If you feel this same way, remix this project then rewrite the notes and credits section about how you feel. P.S. : If the art thief is willing to steal art (not my art but really good art) you deserve to know their name: @Kyum_Andpuririkaaa Stole art. Reporting her won't do anything but see the EVIDENCE against her here: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1119082291
