[ if you'd like to read this episode in a clearer format, redirect here: https://shrib.com/?v=nc#Jade2M4ZYaq ] episode 00 : the scratch inactivity epidemic explained. [00:00] intro music ↬ click the play button to get started!! and read through the desc as you go :) ↬ right arrow/space to proceed ↬ full screen HIGHLY recommended ✦ segment 1: what's going on? [01:30] as you all know, scratch has been an uplifting coding platform since the beginning of time ;) but have you ever noticed that your favorite scratchers have been going missing? [01:35] many popular users on this platform from ALL communities such as art; (e.g. @Berricake , @-butterwaffle- @tysoreX ) , aes comm (e.g. @astro-tears, @cxerryblossom , @Bubble-Frog ) have gone inactive. now most may not think much of this but the mass amount of users who went inactive in this period of time has made the website somewhat quiet. you see less of certain projects and it is quite harder to obtain followers now, arguably. [03:00] alr alr i'll stop being dramatic but i do have some explanation or theory behind all of this! ✦ segment 2: my observations [04:15] the main reason many popular scratch users become inactive is simply that they are growing up. since scratch is designed for kids and beginners, older users eventually find the block-based coding too basic. they naturally move on to more advanced programming languages like python or javaScript, or they just get too busy with high school, college, and real life. [04:20] scratch users across the art, animation, and aesthetic communities are also becoming inactive because the platform is flooded with repetitive, low-effort copycat projects that bury original work. artists face rampant copying and "aesthetic" projs are usually diff vers of the same trend or idea. this lack of originality and appreciation can get rid of motivation, causing talented creators to experience severe burnout and leave the site behind. ✦ segment 3: final thoughts [04:35] lastly, being a "popular scratcher" comes with a lot of pressure, which leads to massive burnout. these creators often deal with spam, constant demands for new projects, or negative comments in the community. to protect their mental health and escape the online drama, many of them choose to walk away from the platform completely. outro [5:16] ↬ i hope you guys found this somewhat informative or interesting, i have WAY better topics to go over and in depth discussions abt stuff that are much more entertaining. i just wanted to share a simple project, to at least to gain some traction to my future style of content lol. if you enjoyed or didn't enjoy i woud lovee constructive criticism or any comments/contributions you guys might have :) and thats all for today! ☆ - jan ✦ would you like to discuss this matter further, debate w me, request episodes, leave suggestions, or all of the above? visit my blog directory:
