Add Everything & Displaying Number of Projects in Studios

speakvisually · #1 July 23, 2014 20:20:09

We are experimenting with an algorithm to prevent ‘Add Everything’ studios from appearing on project pages and search results. Why are we doing this?

We want studios to be spaces for Scratchers to talk about and curate projects based on themes that interest them. For example, ‘ Anime Academy and School ’ is a place for Scratchers who love Anime to learn from one another, and discover new and interesting projects. The ‘ Looking for a logo ’ studio is a place where Scratchers can request personalized logos. There are countless other examples of studios being used in interesting and creative ways!

Some Scratchers really like adding projects to add everything studios – to each their own! But we want to make sure that Add Everything studios don’t crowd out the studios built around themes that are more specific than “everything.” We’re working on a way to prevent Add Everything studios from showing up on project pages and search results. And all studios will now only show the number of projects they contain up to 100, after which the studio just says 100+.

Remember - if someone on Scratch likes adding projects to AE studios, don’t hassle ‘em! And no need to report studios just for being AE’s, they’re not against the rules :]

Last edited by speakvisually (July 23, 2014 20:35:13)

scratchisthebest · #2 July 23, 2014 20:45:37

That's actually a really nice compromise, sort of like the “100+ posts” thing to stop people from obsessing over the numbers.

I'm wondering how this algorithm will work - like it can't be based off of the title alone, because “Add Everything Cats!!!!!” is clearly not an “everything” studio. Maybe tags?

(edit: oh hey I'm first :3)

Last edited by scratchisthebest (July 24, 2014 18:49:51)

samtisch · #3 July 23, 2014 20:53:36

nice update!

when [the chickie v] key pressed
broadcast [cool update coming out! v]

when I receive [cool update coming out! v]
say [AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

Austinato · #4 July 23, 2014 21:11:12

Oh. Could someone give me a link to the Anime Studio? lol…

But seriously . Could someone give me the link?

Also, great updates! Thanks so much!

turkey3 · #5 July 23, 2014 21:25:56

Wow why didn't I think of this XD

Blueinkproductions · #6 July 23, 2014 21:31:50

This is awesome! Thank you ST!

SnowKittyartist · #7 July 23, 2014 21:47:15

Thank you, scratch team thank you.

yaymeiwin · #8 July 23, 2014 22:08:59

Oh! Now I know why my studio, “MLP!” had a sign saying 100+! Thank you for mentioning that! Scratch on!

Flamewing20 · #9 July 23, 2014 22:30:10

Wow!

Epicness123 · #10 July 23, 2014 22:42:31

awwwwwwwwww

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ricemilkpop · #11 July 24, 2014 00:20:30

THE NEW DESIGN IS BAD!! CHANGE IT BACK!!!

Blueinkproductions · #12 July 24, 2014 00:21:23

ricemilkpop wrote:
THE NEW DESIGN IS BAD!! CHANGE IT BACK!!!

PLEASE DON'T USE ALL CAPS!! IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'RE SHOUTING!!

ChokeArtificial · #13 July 24, 2014 00:51:12

Blueinkproductions wrote:

ricemilkpop wrote:
THE NEW DESIGN IS BAD!! CHANGE IT BACK!!!
PLEASE DON'T USE ALL CAPS!! IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'RE SHOUTING!!

lelw

jji7skyline · #14 July 24, 2014 01:24:04

Haha similar to post count numbers. Good solution

NoxSpooth · #15 July 24, 2014 01:31:12

The new design is awesome. I hope it stays that way.

Blaze349 · #16 July 24, 2014 01:38:43

turkey3 wrote:
Wow why didn't I think of this XD

Thepuzzlegame · #17 July 24, 2014 03:33:44

Clever fix!

Thepuzzlegame · #18 July 24, 2014 03:35:18

Austinato wrote:
Oh. Could someone give me a link to the Anime Studio? lol…

But seriously . Could someone give me the link?

Also, great updates! Thanks so much!

http://scratch.mit.edu/studios/181079/projects/

robosnakejr · #19 July 24, 2014 05:14:17

wow the scratch team sure is cool

Flow- · #20 July 24, 2014 08:51:17

Excellent ideas! This will solve the problems some people are having.

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