Scratch
reviews and complaints

When it comes to learning how to code, Scratch (scratch.mit.edu) is definitely a solid choice. It's a great platform that can help you get started with programming, and the community is pretty cool. However, I would recommend using the offline version instead of the online one.

Don't get me wrong, there's nothing inherently wrong with the website – it's just that the moderators can be pretty strict. I myself found this out the hard way, unfortunately. My account was IP banned on Christmas day, of all days. I wasn't even muted or anything, but apparently I'd received 5 warnings. Looking back, I got one because I advertised a live-streaming event, one for venting about some personal issues I'd been having as a result of 2020, and even one for making a joke about Karens (you know, those entitled people who always want to speak to the manager). I'm not sure what the other two were for, honestly.

Anyway, my point is this: an IP ban seems a little harsh for those minor offenses, don't you think? I certainly do. It's just kind of sus, you know?

Again, Scratch is definitely a solid platform for those interested in coding. The website itself is great, and the community is pretty awesome. Just keep in mind that the moderators can be really strict, so if you're serious about learning how to code, I'd suggest using the offline version instead.

Scratch be one website made by smart people at MIT so little kids can learn about programming and movies, but also have fun time with friends. It's like Facebook and Youtube, but more tech-savvy.
You can make small games, videos, or anything by connecting these "Blocks" together like building a Lego set. These Blocks can make characters move on the screen, create animations, or make the screen scroll up or down. It can be little hard to understand at first, but you get used it.
Scratch and its users be friendly and helpful, and you can find lots of stuff on Scratch that you love. Cartoons, Games, Songs, Paintings, whatever you like, there be hundreds of thousands of people on Scratch what share the same interests.
Anyway, I really, really, really say you should try Scratch out. It's fun and might even teach you something new.

Scratch is a website that allows you to create your own games, animations, and interactive stories. However, as a new player, I experienced some frustrations with the platform. For starters, I was unable to ask any questions or receive a response. This made it difficult for me to progress and reach higher levels of success on the site. It's like running a marathon without shoes, getting to the finish line, and not being able to share your accomplishment with the world.

Another annoying issue was not having the option to share my creation on the website. As a new player, I worked very hard to make my project rise to perfection and when it was finally accomplished, I found out that I wasn't able to share it with the community. Instead, I was left playing alone with my creation hidden away, never to be noticed.

The site also required me to provide an email address, which is more of a hassle than it's worth. At least for me as a student, I can't use my password for security reasons, which made it even more frustrating. Whenever I tried to post my creation, I always encountered a message that says "404 Can't Post Because You Aren't Authorized to See This Page," leaving me feeling helpless and sad.

While Scratch does have its good points, it seems that the cons far outweigh the pros. As a new player, I felt like a ghost; no actual person responded to my queries without provide a real assistance or help. Even messaging the site was like speaking into a void. It just seems unfair and unjust for a site to treat its new members in this way.

Although I would like to ask my mom to help me with my access issues by using her email address, I know that it will likely be a waste of time to even ask. At most, I can only give Scratch a score of 45 out of 100. Maybe things will change in the future, but for now, I see little hope for new players on the site.

I been using Scratch for almost three years now and it's one of my favorite websites! However, lately it's turned into a bit of a mess in terms of politics. I've noticed the Scratch Team spending a lot of time blocking Christians and conservatives, but they don't seem to have a problem with people who curse or are pedophiles. I mean, come on!

The other day, someone asked me what I thought about trans girls playing in cis girl sports, and I said I didn't think it was fair. And what happened next? Bam! I get an IP ban for a week. I couldn't believe it! Then, on a separate account, I asked if drawing a fat alien with slanted eyes was racist. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't being offensive, you know? But instead of an answer, I got another IP ban.

I tried to appeal my ban, but it was like they didn't even read it. So now, I'm banned permanently and it's really bumming me out. The Scratch Team needs to understand that telling kids to support BLM and LGBTQ is just as political as someone saying they're Christian. It's not fair to just ban people because they have different opinions.

Overall, I think Scratch is a really cool website, but the Scratch Team needs to get a reality check and stop being so biased. Oh, and by the way, can y'all spread the word that I, Niacan01, was banned? Thanks! :)

I've had some negative experiences with Scratch, and so I don't really recommend it. The team of moderators doesn't seem to do a great job, and there's a lot of toxicity in the community. There are a lot of bullies around, and the moderators don't always seem to care.

One of the big problems is the filterbot that the moderators use. It often detects the wrong things, and so people end up getting comment pauses for saying things that really aren't offensive to anyone. If you're not familiar with it, a comment pause means you can't comment for a certain amount of time.

I've also seen people get banned for dumb reasons. For example, I got banned because I mentioned self-harm and suicide and said some negative things about other people. But the thing is, I wasn't talking about any Scratch users. I was talking about someone I know in real life who doesn't even use Scratch. And when I talked about self-harm and suicide, I was actually trying to support someone who had already done those things. So I was really upset when I got banned.

Another thing that really bothers me is that Scratch seems to ban Christians for no reason. They say they respect all religions, but it doesn't really seem that way. I know a lot of people who have been banned just because they're Christian.

All in all, I'd give Scratch one star. I don't think it's a very good platform, and I don't think it's really worth your time. There are a lot of other places where you can get a better online experience.

So, I had this experience on Scratch, the website for creating and sharing games and interactive media. Let me tell you, it was not a pleasant one.

I was just minding my own business, enjoying creating and remixing projects, until one guy came along and decided to spam my profile with 18 alt accounts. I mean, seriously, who has the time for that? So, I told him to leave and that I would report him, and in frustration, I may have used the word "cringe".

But apparently, that was enough for Scratch to give me a permanent block! What kind of madness is that? I understand they have rules and guidelines, but banning someone for saying a common word is ridiculous. And to make matters worse, they don't even respond to account appeals. You could write a whole essay explaining your side, and they won't even listen.

It's a shame because Scratch has a lot of potential, but their lack of empathy and compassion for their users is a huge turn off. Plus, they don't even offer a user block option, so you're left to deal with trolls and spammers on your own.

Honestly, I would recommend finding other platforms to share your projects. GameJolt or BYOB are great options, or even using Scratch's offline editor and sharing your projects on other websites. I know Scratch may seem like the go-to for school projects, but trust me, it's not worth the hassle.

So, be careful when using Scratch, and if you do happen to run into any issues, just remember that Scratch doesn't have your back. Good luck!

Let's begin with the scratch community - it's such a pleasant place to be. Most of the folks you'll talk to are youngsters or pre-teens (some can be toxic, but that's just how kids are sometimes). However, there are also grown-ups like Griffpatch and the Scratch Team who reply to your comments and can assist you with instructions too. I mean, you can always refer to the FAQs section, but to get a human response feels great, doesn't it?

Now, let's move on to Scratch's coding system - it's a simple platform built on Javascript and HTML5 to replace the outdated Squeak and Adobe Flash Player. Coding on Scratch is intuitive and user-friendly, although there may be a few bumps here and there. But bear in mind, Scratch is meant for children, and its simplicity is crucial so that children don't feel overwhelmed. Scratch has a lot of fun things to do - like Game Jams, DMCEs, MAPs, and Collabs - so you'll always have something to keep you entertained.

Scratch has strict moderation for comments and projects to ensure that its content is child-friendly. That said, if you decide to make an account, don't expect to become an overnight sensation. Scratch is littered with generic games, and it may take some time to stand out from the crowd. However, that doesn't mean you should give up. Scratch is still an excellent place to hang out, learn block coding, create your own sprites, animate, and more.

Parents, Scratch is an excellent way to keep your kids occupied, especially during summer camp. Kids will have fun learning block coding, creating sprites, animating, and more. Scratch may even spark your child's interest in computer science, who knows? Scratch is an awesome place, and it will only get better over the years. Scratch on, folks!

P.S. Shoutout to the Scratch Team (ST) for giving me the chance to assist as an SDS helper. :)

I've been using Scratch for a whole six years, and I've been a pretty active member during that time. Sadly, I have to say that Scratch has seen better days - it's become a total mess in recent years. Scratch appears to be run by a bunch of left-wingers who simply can't manage a website. Now, I could go on and on about why Scratch is terrible, but I'll spare you the spiel and just list out all the issues with the site. Brace yourself:

First and foremost, the moderators are so sensitive. They can't handle any kind of criticism, and Free speech might as well not exist on Scratch. It's not fun to watch your posts get deleted because you had a different opinion.

The site is brimming with all sorts of inappropriate content, from pornographic projects (mostly inflation/vore stuff, but still) to users who don't even bother to keep things kid-friendly. Some of the projects on Scratch are obscene and should have never made it past the moderators.

It's frustrating to watch Scratch strip away features left, right, and center. The remix tree and random project button have been removed. Even having a basic camera feature was apparently too much for them.

The community guidelines make no sense. MIT's stance on constructive criticism is that it's okay, but Scratch's moderators don't let anything remotely critical pass. It's hypocritical and extremely frustrating.

Scratch doesn't always stay in its lane when it comes to banning users. One noteworthy example is the CrummyScratchersWiki, which was just a Miraheze wiki aimed at archiving bad Scratchers and help them improve. The people who contributed to the wiki were all banned once Scratch found out about it.

The site's user interface is a disaster. Scratch has neglected its user base for far too long, and it's starting to show. Everything from the projects page to the profile page is clunky and cumbersome.

Scratch also has a problem with taking forever to respond to ban appeals, only to send a condescending letter to you that doesn't actually fix the problem. It's irritating and unhelpful.

The user base can be really toxic, too. With endless bullying and harassment between users, it's not a place for parents to send their kids without supervision.

Speaking of children, Scratch is pretending to be a site for young people, but most of the users are actually between the ages of 12 and 18. The featured projects are always the same, and the popular Scratchers are now "trendy epic lol random" 9-year-olds instead of talented artists who work hard on their projects.

I've seen it all on Scratch and have to say that it's a terrible platform for anyone to use. Teachers shouldn't use it for their students and parents should monitor their children's activity on this site. Scratch is filled with countless pedophiles that Scratch refuses to ban. If you really want to use Scratch, do yourself a favor and just stick to the offline version instead.

My experience using Scratch has been mixed. The platform itself is pretty simple to navigate, and as someone who has very little experience with coding, I was relieved to find that the tools and features were easy to learn. I enjoyed creating various projects on Scratch and became more confident in my coding abilities over time.

However, my experience with the Scratch moderator team was not so great. I was banned from the website multiple times for seemingly minor reasons. The first time I got banned was when I uploaded an animation about a religion I made up called "Clickstianity". While I clearly stated that it was just a joke and not meant to discriminate against other religions, the animation was automatically taken down due to mass reports. I was told that it would be under review and returned soon, but it never did.

Despite frustrations with this, I decided to make another animation about Clickstianity and experienced the same fate. I managed to get the third animation up and running without any problems. However, a user on the site who was overly Christian harassed me about my made-up religion, calling it fake and a cult. I reported this user, but instead of them getting banned, I was banned for "spreading rumors" about them. This ban lasted for a week.

After my ban was lifted, I continued to produce more projects and even managed to reach 100 followers. But suddenly, I was banned again for the same reason of "spreading rumors". I was confused because Scratch included the message I supposedly spread, which was the same one that got me banned the first time. I tried appealing my ban but was met with a response that merely stated that I had violated their Community Guidelines multiple times and that my accounts would not be unblocked.

What I found most frustrating was that other users on the site who were behaving much worse than me were not getting banned or were receiving only short bans. For example, someone accused me of being a pedophile, and while I reported them, they were only banned for four hours.

Overall, while I enjoyed using Scratch for the most part, my negative experiences with the moderator team have left a sour taste in my mouth.

Okay, so here's my honest take on Scratch. I've been using it for a couple of years now, and let me tell you, I'm not some little kid who just follows the crowd - I know what I'm talking about.

Let's start off with the good stuff. The coding side of Scratch is pretty impressive. The colors are bright and friendly, and it looks like it's made for kids (but trust me, even adults can enjoy it). And the syntax is straightforward and easy to understand. Once you start using Scratch, you'll get the hang of it pretty quickly.

Now onto the not-so-great parts of Scratch. First, let's talk about the community. They can be a real pain sometimes. Sure, they'll give you feedback, but it's usually not very nice. It's like they think it's cool to be mean - not cool, guys. If you upload a project, you might expect people to say something like "Good job!" or "Keep up the good work!" But instead, they say things like "This is AWFUL" or "What a terrible project". And if you try to defend yourself, they might start a fight and even get other people to report you and get you banned. It's not a fun time, I can tell you that.

Speaking of getting banned, let's talk about Scratch Team. They're...not great. They don't seem to care much about resolving conflicts or listening to both sides of the story. If someone reports you, they might just take that person's word for it and ban you without even giving you a chance to explain yourself. And sometimes they'll give you a reason for banning you that doesn't even make sense. Like, how is "mass-reported" a valid reason for banning someone? Come on, Scratch Team, you can do better than that.

And don't get me started on Scratch Team's hypocrisy. They say it's not about popularity, but then they have all these featured projects and trending categories that just promote popularity. It's like they're sending mixed messages. And let's not forget about the community's boasting. When someone gets featured or their project is trending, they make sure everyone knows about it. It's like they're trying to rub it in your face that they're more popular than you. Not cool.

In summary, Scratch can be a pretty fun platform to use if you're into coding and creating projects. But the community can be mean and toxic, and Scratch Team doesn't always have your back. Just be careful and don't let the negativity get to you.

. However, I recently had a bad experience with Scratch where my account was unexpectedly banned when I had almost reached 100 followers. I was quite upset and confused as I had not done anything wrong. Adding to my frustration, on the third day, my IP was also banned. This was definitely not a pleasant experience and left a bad impression on me.

But despite this unfortunate event, I still believe that Scratch is a great platform for young and aspiring creators. The community is welcoming and supportive, and there is a wide range of resources available to help users learn to code and create cool projects. Scratch is also free, which means that anyone can jump in and start creating without worrying about spending money on software.

One of the things I appreciate about Scratch is how easy it is to use. The drag-and-drop interface makes it simple for beginners to learn the basics of coding, and there are plenty of tutorials and projects to explore. I also appreciate how Scratch encourages collaboration and creativity. The platform allows users to share their projects and remix others, which is a great way to learn from others and build on existing ideas.

Overall, I have had a positive experience with Scratch, despite the recent setback I faced. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to code and create fun projects, especially for young learners.

I don't know what happened with these people who commented on my project, but they were NOT very nice. Some of them called my project "boring" and "lame" which made me feel a bit sad. However, I know that not everyone will love what I create, so I brushed it off and continued to create more projects.

I must say, Scratch is a really cool website where you can create your own animations, games, and interactive stories. It's a great platform for beginners who want to learn coding and programming but also for more experienced users who want to showcase their skills to the community.

The drag and drop feature makes it easy for anyone to use and the step-by-step tutorials are really helpful in getting started. There are also a ton of resources available on the Scratch website, including forums where you can ask questions or get advice on your projects.

One of my favorite things about Scratch is the community. Despite a couple of mean comments, there are actually a lot of people on there who are really supportive and encouraging. It's cool to see people remixing and building upon each other's projects.

Overall, I would definitely recommend Scratch to anyone who wants to learn coding or just wants to have some fun creating their own projects. Just be prepared for the occasional mean comment – but don't let it discourage you from continuing to make awesome things!

Scratch is a pretty cool website. You can make your own games and stuff. I like how you can share your projects with other people and get feedback from them. Sometimes people do things they're not supposed to though, like ask for personal information. I don't really understand why they would do that. It's not like they're going to get anything out of it. Scratch has rules for a reason. If you break the rules, you can get blocked or banned. It's not worth it. Just follow the rules and have fun making stuff!

Scratch, the website for creating your own games and animations, has been a source of fun and creativity for me. As an avid user, I, ArtistMatt, have created several games that have garnered over 100,000 views. However, I must admit, I've had a few conflicts with other users that resulted in some unpleasant consequences.

One instance involved me being rude to someone because their project was not up to my standards. I expressed my disappointment in a not-so-friendly way, and unfortunately, I received a ban for three days. Lesson learned, I suppose- it's important to treat others with kindness, even on the internet.

Another time, I found myself in a heated argument with someone. In the heat of the moment, I may have used some not-so-nice language and even threatened to bot them if they didn't stop talking. Unfortunately, this individual spread rumors about me, saying that I blackmailed them. What a brat! The end result was me being banned for spamming on my own game without any context, which was certainly not my intention.

Despite these few mishaps, I still highly recommend Scratch to those who are looking for a creative outlet. The platform is easy to use, and there are plenty of resources and tutorials available for those who are new to coding. So, get your creative juices flowing and start creating your own games and animations on Scratch today!

Yo guys, it's TPRisesAgain and I gotta say, I've been on Scratch for a good 7 years now. Back in [protected], Scratch was lit, everything was coolio and all the projects on there were amazing. But then it all went downhill when those Five Nights at Freddy's projects started popping up and all of a sudden the whole website got banned! Like seriously, what's up with that?

Anyway, the good thing about Scratch is that the UI is pretty simple to use which allows a lot of creative freedom. You can make all sorts of projects like animations, games and even music projects too. It's really dope to just sit and create stuff all day, but sometimes you need to be careful with the moderators.

Let me tell ya, sometimes they just ain't that great. I got banned for no reason, like at all, and when I tried to appeal it, they straight up ignored me for over a week. It's really frustrating when you have put so much time into creating projects and working in the community, only to have it stripped away by some moderators who don't know how to do their job.

In conclusion though, Scratch is definitely worth checking out if you're into creative stuff. Just don't get too attached to it because the moderators might go ahead and ban you for no good reason. Stay safe y'all!

When I signed up for Scratch in 2016, I had a great time exploring the platform and creating my own projects. However, in 2018, things took a turn for the worse as I began experiencing harassment from trolls and bullies. It was a disappointing experience to have people gang up on me and make fun of my projects.

Unfortunately, things have only gotten worse in 2020. Recently, I was banned by the Scratch Team because of my involvement with the Crummy Scratchers Wiki. The team accused me of spreading gossip and insults, but I know that the wiki was simply a place for Scratchers to share valid criticism and help each other improve. It's frustrating to think that I was punished for trying to make the platform better.

One thing that I've never understood is why people get upset when others follow them. I've been bullied and harassed simply for choosing to follow certain Scratchers. It makes no sense to me why someone would take offense to someone else wanting to see their projects and stay updated on their work.

As if all of that wasn't bad enough, I've also been involved in a number of flame wars on Scratch. It's disheartening to see people resorting to insults and arguments instead of constructive criticism and collaboration. What's even worse is that some people who were involved in these flame wars try to play the victim card, acting like they were the ones who were hurt the most.

Despite all of these negative experiences, I still believe that Scratch has a lot of potential as a creative platform. I hope that in the future, the community can work together to create a more positive and supportive environment for all Scratchers to thrive in.

Scratch is a great website for people who love coding and programming. You can create your own projects and share them with others. However, be warned that if you break the rules, you may get banned. That's what happened to me, unfortunately. My network has been banned from Scratch and I can't use it at my house anymore.

I was worried that my account won't be unlocked anytime soon because it can take up around 3 days - forever (that's what I searched up). It just fills up my anxiety and I'm angry about it. I may have broken the rules and made an alt which ALSO broke the rules. I understand what I did wrong, but bruh, I heard people that they don't even read what you appeal. And you can't really do anything to unblock your network which is sucky like garbage.

However, if you don't break the rules and stick to Scratch's guidelines, you'll have a great time. There are tons of projects on the website that you can check out and be inspired by. You can also join the Scratch community, where you can connect with other coders and programmers.

Overall, Scratch is a fantastic website for people who want to develop their coding skills and create cool projects. Just make sure you follow the rules so that you don't get banned like me.

So, let me tell you about my experience with Scratch - the coding website that has been around for a while now. Honestly, it's both good and bad.

The good thing about Scratch is that the code is easy to understand, even for beginners. And the community is mostly nice and friendly. This makes it an ideal platform for those who want to start coding or learn more about it.

However, there are some downsides to Scratch too. For starters, there are always some people who are jealous or just plain rude. They might hate on your projects or profile or even copy your work without giving any credit. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon on Scratch.

Another problem with Scratch is that the filters can be a bit too strict. So, even innocent comments can get flagged and muted. For instance, if you use the word "skype" or mention the quality of your project, the filters might mute you. Although, it's strange because sometimes mean comments still get through and hurt people's feelings.

However, I should mention that Scratch is actually used by many people as a social media platform. And in that sense, it's good. I personally use it to talk to my friends during the pandemic. But if you're not comfortable with social media, then Scratch might not be the right place for you.

Overall, Scratch is a good platform for coding beginners with easy-to-understand code and helpful community. Unfortunately, there are some negative aspects to it as well, like rude people and strict filters. But if you're okay with those issues, then you might enjoy using it as a social media platform too.

Scratch is a website that I have been using for over two years now, and I must say that the experience has been quite unpleasant. I have encountered several issues on this website, but the most significant one is the presence of malicious users who bully others. It is appalling to see people violating the rules and regulations of the website with no consequences.

Recently, I was banned from the website for defending myself against a bully. It was frustrating to see that the administrators took the side of the bully and disregarded my plea. Instead of punishing the offender, they banned me. It left me bewildered and confused. I had never seen such horrible admins before.

The website is also toxic. There are users who throw death threats around, and nothing is being done to stop it. It is alarming to see how people can be so hateful online. I would not recommend Scratch to anyone, especially my friends. I wouldn't want them to experience the same unpleasantness I did.

In conclusion, Scratch is the worst website I have ever used. The bullying, failure to enforce rules and regulations, and the toxic environment make it an unpleasant experience. I advise everyone to be cautious when using this website.