Adding a "Shops" section in the forums.

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category: Suggestions

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Hello! I'd like to thank you for taking the time to read this, it really means a lot to me.

As I've gone through the scratch forums, there's one thing I noticed. When I look at the request forums, all I see is shops, not actual requests for stuff. Some new scratchers might need help with projects, and don't know what shops are, so since people are always ordering stuff from shops, their requests get pushed farther and farther down the list, eventually getting ignored. This is where the “Shops” section comes in.

With a shop section, people could go to the shops to order what they need, and actual requests would not be ignored. This would make it easier for people to find special shops they need too, because then all the shops would be in one place and not covered up by requests (even though shops rule the request form, so it probably wouldn't happen anyway, tbh). Then requests would be answered, and everyone can get the help they need!

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I welcome any suggestions, comment, criticism, or questions you might have. Thank you again, and have a great day!
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I was think it about this, and I agree it would keep things organised however how popular would the Requests forum then be? This way people who want to help but don't want to join a shop can.
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this sounds like a good idea! c: it'd clear up the requests section, imo~
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Sorry but this is a duplicate of this

MeIoetta wrote:

Sorry but this is a duplicate of this
Um, don't mean to be rude, but it's really not. That article is suggesting that it is a option in the toolbar instead of in a request forum. MIne, however is suggesting adding a section in the forums for shops. That is why they are different.
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MeIoetta wrote:

Sorry but this is a duplicate of this
Not really… this is suggesting a new forum, while your link is to an all-inclusive shop on scratch.
Ninja'd! :P

Candylanguagegirl wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

Sorry but this is a duplicate of this
Not really… this is suggesting a new forum, while your link is to an all-inclusive shop on scratch.
Ninja'd! :P
bwahahahaha welp
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Yeah, this might be a good idea. Shops kind of do fit in the requests forum though..

-bigpuppy
The4thPixel The4thPixel loading
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It would be easier for Scratchers to find what they need, so support.
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MeIoetta wrote:

Sorry but this is a duplicate of this
Oh sorry, I thought that you mean “shop section” in the top bar.
Gobblesmack Gobblesmack loading
Semi-support.

I don't feel we need a new section in the forums, but I could see use for this.

MeIoetta wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

Sorry but this is a duplicate of this
Oh sorry, I thought that you mean “shop section” in the top bar.
No, I totally get it, it's fine! (confusing off-topic remark removed by moderator)
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Gobblesmack wrote:

Semi-support.

I don't feel we need a new section in the forums, but I could see use for this.
Why don't you think we need a new section? It wouldn't be hard to include and I feel there are more pros then cons. In fact I feel this post is trying to find something against the original post. Instead give your post reasonable reasons.

I would recommend referencing the constructive replies section. (sorry for the blunt attitude )

Anyways again pros outweigh the cons. So do I see this as something Scratch needs? Indefinitely because I own a shop myself and for the amount of shops in there definitely deserve their own section. Nonetheless it would remove a ton of traffic in the Requests forum, which may be good or bad. I don't really know.
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Yes, I would really appreciate constructive criticism, not just support/no support. It helps me improve my task(s) at hand. Thank you all for reading this tho.

(This post was mostly to bump the topic, even though it probably didn't need it.)
no support. there are already billions of shops in the request section and it would be kinda drastic to have them move their shops to the shops section after they already have an amazing shop there.
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Nightseeker1 wrote:

no support. there are already billions of shops in the request section and it would be kinda drastic to have them move their shops to the shops section after they already have an amazing shop there.
Billions? Seriously? There's only a couple thousand topics in Requests. Please check your math.

The4thPixel wrote:

Nightseeker1 wrote:

no support. there are already billions of shops in the request section and it would be kinda drastic to have them move their shops to the shops section after they already have an amazing shop there.
Billions? Seriously? There's only a couple thousand topics in Requests. Please check your math.
Wouldn't they just be able to do a mass move or whatever? Just take all forum topics that include “Shop” in title/body text and move to new section. Don't know if that works or whatever but thats how I think it would work?
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Plastic_Echo wrote:

The4thPixel wrote:

Nightseeker1 wrote:

no support. there are already billions of shops in the request section and it would be kinda drastic to have them move their shops to the shops section after they already have an amazing shop there.
Billions? Seriously? There's only a couple thousand topics in Requests. Please check your math.
Wouldn't they just be able to do a mass move or whatever? Just take all forum topics that include “Shop” in title/body text and move to new section. Don't know if that works or whatever but thats how I think it would work?
That might not work, because some shops might not actually have the word “Shop” in the title. Let me make some examples:

“Angelina's Store, Now Hiring”
“Bob's Gallery (Art/Reviews)”
“Bill's Workshop of Art and Music”

Obviously you wouldn't want to use your real name, I was just making some examples.
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Support. Even though shops are technically requesting people for something they need, this will help divide actual requests from shops that do loads of requests.

The4thPixel wrote:

Plastic_Echo wrote:

The4thPixel wrote:

Nightseeker1 wrote:

no support. there are already billions of shops in the request section and it would be kinda drastic to have them move their shops to the shops section after they already have an amazing shop there.
Billions? Seriously? There's only a couple thousand topics in Requests. Please check your math.
Wouldn't they just be able to do a mass move or whatever? Just take all forum topics that include “Shop” in title/body text and move to new section. Don't know if that works or whatever but thats how I think it would work?
That might not work, because some shops might not actually have the word “Shop” in the title. Let me make some examples:

“Angelina's Store, Now Hiring”
“Bob's Gallery (Art/Reviews)”
“Bill's Workshop of Art and Music”

Obviously you wouldn't want to use your real name, I was just making some examples.
Right. It would be a bit of work obviously, but I would devote my time to helping, and I'm assuming some other scratchers would be able to if they wanted.
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MathlyCat wrote:

Gobblesmack wrote:

Semi-support.

I don't feel we need a new section in the forums, but I could see use for this.
Why don't you think we need a new section? It wouldn't be hard to include and I feel there are more pros then cons. In fact I feel this post is trying to find something against the original post. Instead give your post reasonable reasons.
I feel the forums have enough sections without too much clutter. I think adding another section (or more) would cause clutter.
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Plastic_Echo wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

Sorry but this is a duplicate of this
Oh sorry, I thought that you mean “shop section” in the top bar.
No, I totally get it, it's fine! Like ur username. BTW
Are you insulting me by my username?
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MeIoetta wrote:

Plastic_Echo wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

Sorry but this is a duplicate of this
Oh sorry, I thought that you mean “shop section” in the top bar.
No, I totally get it, it's fine! Like ur username. BTW
Are you insulting me by my username?
No, I think they were complimenting you actually.

The4thPixel wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

Plastic_Echo wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

Sorry but this is a duplicate of this
Oh sorry, I thought that you mean “shop section” in the top bar.
No, I totally get it, it's fine! Like ur username. BTW
Are you insulting me by my username?
No, I think they were complimenting you actually.
Um, yes, it's a compliment. I was saying (sorry, more like implying) that I like Pokémon, and that I like your username. Meloetta was my first EX card, actually!
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Plastic_Echo wrote:

The4thPixel wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

Plastic_Echo wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

Sorry but this is a duplicate of this
Oh sorry, I thought that you mean “shop section” in the top bar.
No, I totally get it, it's fine! Like ur username. BTW
Are you insulting me by my username?
No, I think they were complimenting you actually.
Um, yes, it's a compliment. I was saying (sorry, more like implying) that I like Pokémon, and that I like your username. Meloetta was my first EX card, actually!
Oh, well thank you.
Hmm, I see your point, but here's the thing.

If a Shops section was added, then people would be posting both in the requests forum for things they need done and in shops.

Makes no difference really.

Just in the shops you have a better idea of who might complete that thing for you, and how good they are at it.

So now I think about it, there'd be no point posting in the requests forum anyways.


Because shops are better.


So I don't feel like this is a very good idea at all.

Sorry.

EDIT: Hang on, hang on. I've thought of something. This is probably a very bad idea, but why not replace the Requests forum with Shops? That'd make much more sense.

TealWashableMarker wrote:

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EDIT: Hang on, hang on. I've thought of something. This is probably a very bad idea, but why not replace the Requests forum with Shops? That'd make much more sense.

Becuase then people couldn't place requests.

Plastic_Echo wrote:

TealWashableMarker wrote:

*SNIPPED*
EDIT: Hang on, hang on. I've thought of something. This is probably a very bad idea, but why not replace the Requests forum with Shops? That'd make much more sense.

Becuase then people couldn't place requests.
But they could just place one in a shop.

TealWashableMarker wrote:

Plastic_Echo wrote:

TealWashableMarker wrote:

*SNIPPED*
EDIT: Hang on, hang on. I've thought of something. This is probably a very bad idea, but why not replace the Requests forum with Shops? That'd make much more sense.

Becuase then people couldn't place requests.
But they could just place one in a shop.
Right. I'm not trying to make an argument, but I think maybe new scratchers might not know what shops are and how they work… just a thought.

Plastic_Echo wrote:

TealWashableMarker wrote:

Plastic_Echo wrote:

TealWashableMarker wrote:

*SNIPPED*
EDIT: Hang on, hang on. I've thought of something. This is probably a very bad idea, but why not replace the Requests forum with Shops? That'd make much more sense.

Becuase then people couldn't place requests.
But they could just place one in a shop.
Right. I'm not trying to make an argument, but I think maybe new scratchers might not know what shops are and how they work… just a thought.
I'm pretty sure I saw a discussion explaining the different topics and what happens in each one so that new scratchers can learn about atshe forums. That could easily be updated.

TealWashableMarker wrote:

Plastic_Echo wrote:

TealWashableMarker wrote:

Plastic_Echo wrote:

TealWashableMarker wrote:

*SNIPPED*
EDIT: Hang on, hang on. I've thought of something. This is probably a very bad idea, but why not replace the Requests forum with Shops? That'd make much more sense.

Becuase then people couldn't place requests.
But they could just place one in a shop.
Right. I'm not trying to make an argument, but I think maybe new scratchers might not know what shops are and how they work… just a thought.
I'm pretty sure I saw a discussion explaining the different topics and what happens in each one so that new scratchers can learn about atshe forums. That could easily be updated.
Right, but most don't read the stickies. (i sometimes still don't)
Support, so that new scratchers can get to what they need and shop users can do the same.
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The4thPixel wrote:

Nightseeker1 wrote:

no support. there are already billions of shops in the request section and it would be kinda drastic to have them move their shops to the shops section after they already have an amazing shop there.
Billions? Seriously? There's only a couple thousand topics in Requests. Please check your math.
Support for both the math-checking and the actual topic this is about
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No support. It would be too hard for the Scratch Team to find all of the shops and move them.
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dude341 wrote:

No support. It would be too hard for the Scratch Team to find all of the shops and move them.
They wouldn't have to. People could report/request them to be moved.

Saiid wrote:

dude341 wrote:

No support. It would be too hard for the Scratch Team to find all of the shops and move them.
They wouldn't have to. People could report/request them to be moved.
Also this

Plastic_Echo wrote:

The4thPixel wrote:

Plastic_Echo wrote:

The4thPixel wrote:

Nightseeker1 wrote:

no support. there are already billions of shops in the request section and it would be kinda drastic to have them move their shops to the shops section after they already have an amazing shop there.
Billions? Seriously? There's only a couple thousand topics in Requests. Please check your math.
Wouldn't they just be able to do a mass move or whatever? Just take all forum topics that include “Shop” in title/body text and move to new section. Don't know if that works or whatever but thats how I think it would work?
That might not work, because some shops might not actually have the word “Shop” in the title. Let me make some examples:

“Angelina's Store, Now Hiring”
“Bob's Gallery (Art/Reviews)”
“Bill's Workshop of Art and Music”

Obviously you wouldn't want to use your real name, I was just making some examples.
Right. It would be a bit of work obviously, but I would devote my time to helping, and I'm assuming some other scratchers would be able to if they wanted.
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Haven't bumped this in a while…

Welp i just noticed that Paddle2See just edited one of my posts…. welp theres that

and he might of actually looked at the topic, now that i think about it…

well either way im back
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Maybe they should just rename the Requests forum.
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thoyal wrote:

Maybe they should just rename the Requests forum.
haha i'm not sure that would work… there's people that actually make separate requests :')
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Plastic_Echo wrote:

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Full Support. It would be rather nice to have a new section on the forums, perhaps under the Show And Tell pages that allow Scratchers to advertise their abilities to others, allowing commissions, requests, and collaborations between users.
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MeIoetta wrote:

Plastic_Echo wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

MeIoetta wrote:

Sorry but this is a duplicate of this
Oh sorry, I thought that you mean “shop section” in the top bar.
No, I totally get it, it's fine! Like ur username. BTW
Are you insulting me by my username?
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Guess it's all Kyogre now!

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