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@adzhindzhi adzhindzhi commented Nov 20, 2025

Resolves:

UEPR-401

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  • Allow for displaying labels beside the username in a few places

Reason for changes:

This PR is part of an ongoing effort to introduce a couple of optional, lightweight incentives for Scratch supporters.

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ampelectrecuted commented Nov 21, 2025

i'm calmer now, so could an ST member explain how this is not rejected per 8.2 of TOLORS?

8.2 Add a rank above Scratcher or allow users to skip the New Scratcher status
There are three ranks: New Scratcher, Scratcher, and Scratch Team. The only reason the New Scratcher rank exists is to prevent spam, and since it only takes a few weeks to become a Scratcher, bullying and separation are rather minimal. Similarly, the Scratch Team rank exists so users know who is on the Scratch Team; note that Scratch Team members do not brag about the Scratch Team rank. In contrast, there may be division in the community between Scratchers and those with a higher rank, which could also lead to bragging and bullying. This also includes a “verified Scratcher” status where well-known Scratchers get a special symbol next to their name; for more information in the case where a Scratcher is famous outside of Scratch, see this post.

In particular, this suggestion includes a “Former Scratch Team Member” rank as well as a “Youth Advisory Board” rank, as account ranks in general are intended to identify who has access to certain features. For more information, see this post.

Although the restrictions for New Scratchers may seem annoying, they are extremely effective against spam and inappropriate content. For New Scratchers who are wondering how to become a Scratcher or what it means to be one, check out this topic. The Scratch Team will not allow any accounts to “skip” the New Scratcher status, even if it is an alternate account of an existing account.

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