By Chirandeep Bhattacharjee
“Every day is a new chance”
Every one of us deserves a second chance in life to make things right. Even in Scratch, we are given a few chances to correct our mistakes in the form of warnings.
Mistakes here refer to making inappropriate/disrespectful comments, posting in inappropriate forums in violation of community guidelines, and so on, whereas warnings refer to alerts given to us not to repeat them.
However, if we continue to commit the same mistakes, we are penalized, which may lead to expulsion.
Table of contents
- How long does it take for Scratch’s warnings to reset?
- What is a Ban in Scratch?
- Types of bans in Scratch
- How can I avoid getting banned in Scratch?
How long does it take for Scratch’s warnings to reset?
Well, there is no such thing as a set time.
It depends on whether the warnings are for the same type of error and how much time passes between them. If you receive more warnings you are more likely to get blocked permanently or for a period of time.
What is a Ban in Scratch?
The term “Ban” basically means prohibited or forbidden.
When someone violates the community guidelines, the Scratch team will issue a ban also known as a block in Scratch, which will result in permanent or temporary deletion of the account.
Types of bans in Scratch
- Temporary Suspension
- Permanent Prohibition
- Account Erasure
- Ban on IP/Network
1. Temporary Suspension
As the name implies, this type of ban is temporary, lasting anywhere between 3-4 days to 6 weeks and sometimes even 8 weeks and such bans are imposed following the second warning.
The 3-4 day ban is usually issued for minor rule violation whereas the 8-week ban is issued if the user continues to violate the community guidelines even after the second warning.
2. Permanent Prohibition
When the user violates several rules despite numerous warnings, a permanent ban is imposed. Such a ban cannot be lifted unless the user files an appeal with the Scratch team.
This ban can also be imposed if a hacker compromises someone’s computer and the Scratch team misidentifies the hacker as the user. If a permanent ban is implemented, the user would be able to view their projects but will be unable to log in to their account.
3. Account Prohibition
This type of ban results in the deletion of the user’s account and is imposed if the user continues to violate the community guidelines and policies.
4. IP/Network Prohibition
When a permanent ban has already been implemented and the user continues to create multiple accounts to circumvent the ban, an IP/Network ban is issued.
In such a case, the Scratch team has the option of banning the entire network. The only way to get around this restriction is to use VPN, proxy browser, or reboot the modem.
Reasons for Prohibition
- Breach of community guidelines
- Multiple warnings for the same error
- Extensive reporting by other users
- A serious offense committed only once
How can I avoid getting banned in Scratch?
If you avoid the reasons listed above, you will not be banned. However, if you’re banned for no apparent reason, click on the “Contact Us” button at the bottom of Scratch’s home page.
How do you get unbanned in Scratch?
Most users are unbanned within three days, but if the offense is serious enough, the Scratch team may impose a permanent ban, in which case the user must contact the administrator to be unbanned.
Conclusion
Scratch is a free platform where you can learn to code, build amazing projects, and share them with a community of millions of scratchers.
Despite having one of the largest communities of creators and coders, you may be banned from the platform if you violate any of the Scratch community guidelines.
The Scratch community guidelines are available on the Scratch website, so make sure to read them carefully and follow all of the rules in order to continue learning and creating.
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