Are studio description editing automated scripts allowed?
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Sep 28, 2023 00:14:01
Are studio description editing automated scripts allowed?
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leahcimto
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I know that automated scripts that perform social actions are not allowed, such as liking, commenting, following, etc., but what about editing a studio description? Can an automated script edit the description of a studio with things that follow the community guidelines?
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Sep 28, 2023 01:07:28
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GIitchInTheMatrix
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I’d assume not.
1- Automated comments are banned
2- The reason they’re banned is largely due to server strain.
3- Studio descriptions are, arguably, a social action in themselves.
1- Automated comments are banned
2- The reason they’re banned is largely due to server strain.
3- Studio descriptions are, arguably, a social action in themselves.
Sep 28, 2023 18:41:00
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leahcimto
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Cloud variable updating is allowed, though. I’d assume not.
1- Automated comments are banned
2- The reason they’re banned is largely due to server strain.
3- Studio descriptions are, arguably, a social action in themselves.
Sep 28, 2023 18:45:28
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jvvg
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I believe cloud variable updating isn't considered a “social action”. I also believe that even if the Scratch Team doesn't outright ban this, they frown upon it. Cloud variable updating is allowed, though.
Sep 28, 2023 20:46:40
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leahcimto
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I agree, and would assume studio description updating isn’t either because it works pretty much the same to cloud variables, the project owner can edit them freely but can use them in projects. Just looking for some confirmation from the Scratch Team. (Also, I’ve seen studios that do this but just making sure.)I believe cloud variable updating isn't considered a “social action”. I also believe that even if the Scratch Team doesn't outright ban this, they frown upon it. Cloud variable updating is allowed, though.
Sep 29, 2023 11:34:49
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leahcimto
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Sep 29, 2023 21:31:05
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Sep 29, 2023 22:09:14
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test_104
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You are definitely going to need a source for this. Automated of any kind is not allowed on Scratch and accounts made solely for updating cloud variables routinely get deleted. Cloud variable updating is allowed, though.
Scratch is a site for human interaction. Bots in general are not welcome as they can (and have) been used to spam, consume resources, and distort site usage statistics.
Accessing the Scratch cloud variable server in ways other than from Scratch projects is not okay and would be considered a violation of our Terms of Service.
Mar 25, 2024 00:48:37
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leahcimto
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Mar 25, 2024 00:50:04
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leahcimto
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This said script would not be contributing to server strain because it would only update the description when a human tells it to. So it would be no different than normally updating it.
Mar 25, 2024 01:12:47
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Za-Chary
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I am under the impression that this studio does some sort of automation in terms of editing the description: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/1060340
Perhaps you may consider asking the studio owner (@World_Languages) to see if this is the case.
Perhaps you may consider asking the studio owner (@World_Languages) to see if this is the case.
Mar 25, 2024 01:18:51
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leahcimto
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https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/1060340They do automate, but I just wanted to confirm if that's allowed first. I am under the impression that this studio does some sort of automation in terms of editing the description:
Perhaps you may consider asking the studio owner (@World_Languages) to see if this is the case.