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cs4233117 · #641 April 30, 2021 00:21:33

Mrcakeyman89 wrote:
Shop Registration

Hello Mrcakeyman89, your shop's application has been forwarded. I would like another application reviewer to consider this application.

Last edited by cs4233117 (April 30, 2021 00:32:10)

NetherStrydr · #642 April 30, 2021 00:30:38

So what ARE the “perks and benefits” if you enroll your shop in the USS? I have been eyeing this for a couple months now and I was curious.

MClovers · #643 April 30, 2021 00:33:07

Austinato wrote:
Hey everyone!

This thread's been a bit inactive. Is there anything going on? Any comments or suggestions?

Are there anymore updates on the status of the newsletter?

cs4233117 · #644 April 30, 2021 00:58:17

NetherStrydr wrote:
So what ARE the “perks and benefits” if you enroll your shop in the USS? I have been eyeing this for a couple months now and I was curious.

Now that you talk about this there are really none for now… I do remember in a post (before this) but I have found it which can be found here . I am not too sure who this can apply to in the USS but it's out there somewhere in the area of cyberspace.
if you found this, is there a way to add different font's for the text using BBcode? or maybe you found this by looking at the code oh well….

kccuber · #645 April 30, 2021 01:05:03

cs4233117 wrote:
if you found this, is there a way to add different font's for the text using BBcode? or maybe you found this by looking at the code oh well….

Afaik, no.

cs4233117 · #646 April 30, 2021 01:08:44

kccuber wrote:
Afaik, no.

misaPuding · #647 April 30, 2021 06:54:11

NetherStrydr wrote:
So what ARE the “perks and benefits” if you enroll your shop in the USS? I have been eyeing this for a couple months now and I was curious.

You can use ISOC, and you are also a bit advertised cuz you´re in the members list. Wey´re thinking about adding more benefits, such as offering a list of shops which want to hire someone and list of people who want to work in a shop or advices about the shop

Last edited by misaPuding (April 30, 2021 06:55:23)

78ch3 · #648 April 30, 2021 08:22:10

Mrcakeyman89 wrote:
Username: Mrcakeyman89

Shop name: ~ Super Skill Store ~

Shop banner (link only): https://u.cubeupload.com/1q2w3e4r5t6y7u8i/312ShopBanners.png

Shop Description: Thumbnails, PFP's, and More!

Staff members: Number: 2
-Mrcakeyman89
-rosieclub

Shop link: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/505637/

Other info: We're small right now, but we'll grow big with time!

I request that before we accept you, your shop completes a couple orders so we can identify how you and your shop perform.

Kitkatz6040 · #649 April 30, 2021 15:19:14

Username: Kitkatz6040
Shop name: The Pixilshop
Shop banner (link only): https://imageshack.com/i/pnJcHp3op
Shop Description: “Perfect for all your pixelated needs!”
Staff members: Me, @Bluedragon8633, and @BirdStarTheSkyWing
Shop link: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/488884/?page=1#post-4935248
Other info: None.

Last edited by Kitkatz6040 (April 30, 2021 16:02:20)

Austinato · #650 April 30, 2021 16:31:38

MClovers wrote:
Are there anymore updates on the status of the newsletter?

Not trying to be rude but I thought it was up to you? As in you can send it out whenever?

I helped with the list of recent events, but if you need any other help, let me know!

MClovers · #651 April 30, 2021 21:03:26

Austinato wrote:

MClovers wrote:
Are there anymore updates on the status of the newsletter?
Not trying to be rude but I thought it was up to you? As in you can send it out whenever?

I helped with the list of recent events, but if you need any other help, let me know!

I thought I was constructing it and someone else was sending it out? I can do that but I just added the newsletter banner to the newsletter so I'll send that in the thread in a second. Just let me know if you want me to send it out.

MClovers · #652 April 30, 2021 21:07:46

USS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Featured Service

The USS offers many services to its shops that are easy to use, here's one!
ISOC (Inter-Shop Order Completion)
Are you a shop with way too many orders to handle? At the USS, this will never be a problem for you! If you're ever overloaded on orders, just post the ones you need to complete in the thread and you'll get brilliant, high-quality results!

Updates to the USS

The current thread for the fifth administration of the United Shops of Scratch , also known as 78ch3's thread , was created on January 15, 2021, and began regular use by the end of that month. Over the course of a few months, the federation's leadership has helped regain attraction and popularity of the federation, all while emphasizing things such as keeping our shops active, keeping our rules simple, and so on.

January
29 - This thread began being actively used.
30 - PndaGmr978 became the first moderator to be accepted to the USS. They had previously served a position during GrahamSH's leadership.

February
20 - A record of five shops were simultaneously accepted to the federation by Austinato. This is the current record for simultaneous shop acceptance.
20 - The first mega-post related to the February 2021 USS change package was posted.
21 - The update backlog for the member list began .
22 - The topic reached five pages.

March
4 - The February 2021 USS change package was presumably passed. The March 2021 federation banner contest also began. Conversations about its implementation followed.
4 - This topic reached ten pages.
5 - Moderation applications were closed.
9 - The March 2021 checklist post was created.
11 - Secretary p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p- initiated the first version of the March 2021 activity check. It would later be restarted.
19 - President Austinato restarted the March 2021 activity check.

April
4 - An April 2021 checklist/change package was posted.

Owners Message

So far, the new USS has started off pretty well. We've gained 15+ shop applicants, I’m seeing new posts daily and there is very little negative argument going on. It didn’t take long for the new USS to gain traction after it's reboot on my birthday to 2 months later. However, I ran into an issue where the first page of the USS was unaccessible, due to a “security issue” error appearing. I’m pretty sure this is a glitch in the system. Others could access it fine, I could not. I need to use my PC to edit the front page, which is inconvenient as it doesn't take as long to boot up my iPad as it does with my PC (even though the difference is rather small). I’m hoping this issue is not permanent, but for now it is difficult to get things updated. The USS team is doing a great job, and I hope they can continue doing this in the future.

Last edited by MClovers (April 30, 2021 21:08:06)

kccuber · #653 April 30, 2021 21:22:57

Here's the BBcode. Why'd you put that image on cubeupload BTW? Scratch Assets is less likely to go down.
I changed the code with the assets image.

[img]https://assets.scratch.mit.edu/.%2E/f969f38b973cac3f7ac8221860df0597.png[/img]
[big]USS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER[/big]

[b]Featured Service[/b]
[quote]The USS offers many services to its shops that are easy to use, here's one!
[u]ISOC (Inter-Shop Order Completion)[/u]
Are you a shop with way too many orders to handle? At the USS, this will never be a problem for you! If you're ever overloaded on orders, just post the ones you need to complete in the thread and you'll get brilliant, high-quality results![/quote]

[b]Updates to the USS[/b]
[quote]The current thread for [b]the fifth administration of the United Shops of Scratch[/b], also known as [b]78ch3's thread[/b], was created on January 15, 2021, and began regular use by the end of that month. Over the course of a few months, the federation's leadership has helped regain attraction and popularity of the federation, all while emphasizing things such as keeping our shops active, keeping our rules simple, and so on.

[quote]
[b]January[/b]
29 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4832381/]This thread began being actively used.[/url]
30 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4835280/]PndaGmr978 became the first moderator to be accepted to the USS.[/url] They had previously served a position during GrahamSH's leadership.[/quote]
[quote]
[b]February[/b]
20 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4913476/]A record of five shops were simultaneously accepted to the federation[/url] by Austinato. This is the current record for simultaneous shop acceptance.
20 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4913601/]The first mega-post related to the February 2021 USS change package was posted.[/url]
21 - The update backlog for the member list [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4914358/]began[/url].
22 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/475518/?page=5]The topic reached five pages.[/url]
[/quote]
[quote]
[b]March[/b]
4 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4960985/]The February 2021 USS change package was presumably passed.[/url] The March 2021 federation banner contest also began. Conversations about its implementation followed.
4 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/475518/?page=10]This topic reached ten pages.[/url]
5 - Moderation applications were closed.
9 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4980278/]The March 2021 checklist post was created.[/url]
11 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4985350/]Secretary p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p- initiated the first version of the March 2021 activity check.[/url] It would later be restarted.
19 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/5016363/]President Austinato restarted the March 2021 activity check.[/url]
[/quote]
[quote]
[b]April[/b]
4 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/5093244/]An April 2021 checklist/change package was posted.[/url][/quote][/quote]

[b]Owners Message[/b]
[quote]So far, the new USS has started off pretty well. We've gained 15+ shop applicants, I’m seeing new posts daily and there is very little negative argument going on. It didn’t take long for the new USS to gain traction after it's reboot on my birthday to 2 months later. However, I ran into an issue where the first page of the USS was unaccessible, due to a “security issue” error appearing. I’m pretty sure this is a glitch in the system. Others could access it fine, I could not. I need to use my PC to edit the front page, which is inconvenient as it doesn't take as long to boot up my iPad as it does with my PC (even though the difference is rather small). I’m hoping this issue is not permanent, but for now it is difficult to get things updated. The USS team is doing a great job, and I hope they can continue doing this in the future.[/quote]

Kitkatz6040 · #654 April 30, 2021 21:25:44

Kitkatz6040 wrote:
Username: Kitkatz6040
Shop name: The Pixilshop
Shop banner (link only): https://imageshack.com/i/pnJcHp3op
Shop Description: “Perfect for all your pixelated needs!”
Staff members: Me, @Bluedragon8633, and @BirdStarTheSkyWing
Shop link: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/488884/?page=1#post-4935248
Other info: None.

NetherStrydr · #655 April 30, 2021 21:43:38

misaPuding wrote:

NetherStrydr wrote:
So what ARE the “perks and benefits” if you enroll your shop in the USS? I have been eyeing this for a couple months now and I was curious.
You can use ISOC, and you are also a bit advertised cuz you´re in the members list. Wey´re thinking about adding more benefits, such as offering a list of shops which want to hire someone and list of people who want to work in a shop or advices about the shop

Question, what do you mean memebers list?

Austinato · #656 April 30, 2021 22:36:34

MClovers wrote:
I thought I was constructing it and someone else was sending it out? I can do that but I just added the newsletter banner to the newsletter so I'll send that in the thread in a second. Just let me know if you want me to send it out.

Oh okay! I can send it out.

kccuber wrote:
Here's the BBcode. Why'd you put that image on cubeupload BTW? Scratch Assets is less likely to go down.
I changed the code with the assets image.

Thanks for making the change. I don't really think it's a big deal but thanks for using the Scratch Assets link regardless.

Here's the final version that I can send out soon:

[img]https://assets.scratch.mit.edu/.%2E/f969f38b973cac3f7ac8221860df0597.png[/img]
[big]USS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER[/big]

[b]Featured Service[/b]
[quote]The USS offers many services to its shops that are easy to use, here's one!
[u]ISOC (Inter-Shop Order Completion)[/u]
Are you a shop with way too many orders to handle? At the USS, this will never be a problem for you! If you're ever overloaded on orders, just post the ones you need to complete in the thread and you'll get brilliant, high-quality results![/quote]

[b]Updates to the USS[/b]
[quote]The current thread for [b]the fifth administration of the United Shops of Scratch[/b], also known as [b]78ch3's thread[/b], was created on January 15, 2021, and began regular use by the end of that month. Over the course of a few months, the federation's leadership has helped regain attraction and popularity of the federation, all while emphasizing things such as keeping our shops active, keeping our rules simple, and so on.

[quote]
[b]January[/b]
29 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4832381/]This thread began being actively used.[/url]
30 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4835280/]PndaGmr978 became the first moderator to be accepted to the USS.[/url] They had previously served a position during GrahamSH's leadership.[/quote]
[quote]
[b]February[/b]
20 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4913476/]A record of five shops were simultaneously accepted to the federation[/url] by Austinato. This is the current record for simultaneous shop acceptance.
20 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4913601/]The first mega-post related to the February 2021 USS change package was posted.[/url]
21 - The update backlog for the member list [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4914358/]began[/url].
22 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/475518/?page=5]The topic reached five pages.[/url]
[/quote]
[quote]
[b]March[/b]
4 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4960985/]The February 2021 USS change package was presumably passed.[/url] The March 2021 federation banner contest also began. Conversations about its implementation followed.
4 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/475518/?page=10]This topic reached ten pages.[/url]
5 - Moderation applications were closed.
9 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4980278/]The March 2021 checklist post was created.[/url]
11 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/4985350/]Secretary p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p- initiated the first version of the March 2021 activity check.[/url] It would later be restarted.
19 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/5016363/]President Austinato restarted the March 2021 activity check.[/url]
[/quote]
[quote]
[b]April[/b]
4 - [url=https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/5093244/]An April 2021 checklist/change package was posted and later approved.[/url][/quote][/quote]

[b]Owners Message[/b]
[quote]So far, the new USS has started off pretty well. We've gained 15+ shop applicants, I’m seeing new posts daily and there is very little negative argument going on. It didn’t take long for the new USS to gain traction after it's reboot on my birthday to 2 months later. However, I ran into an issue where the first page of the USS was unaccessible, due to a “security issue” error appearing. I’m pretty sure this is a glitch in the system. Others could access it fine, I could not. I need to use my PC to edit the front page, which is inconvenient as it doesn't take as long to boot up my iPad as it does with my PC (even though the difference is rather small). I’m hoping this issue is not permanent, but for now it is difficult to get things updated. The USS team is doing a great job, and I hope they can continue doing this in the future.

Literally the only change between kccuber's version and this is just slightly rewording the message for April 4.

Last edited by Austinato (April 30, 2021 22:36:55)

Austinato · #657 April 30, 2021 22:41:52

I'll be using the March 2021 activity check's results as the mailing list.

Current newsletter mailing list
Dorky's Shop
BBProjectiles
Warm & Cozi Aesthetics
Bumpy Banners (closed?)
The Tangerine Shop (closed?)

This also made me realize we haven't added the newsletter question in the application form. Here's my suggested revision to the current application:

Register your shop
- - - - -
Username:
Shop name:
Shop banner (link only):
Shop Description:
Staff members:
Shop link:
Would you like to subscribe to a monthly newsletter?:
Other info:

cs4233117 · #658 April 30, 2021 22:42:47

NetherStrydr wrote:
Question, what do you mean memebers list?

This also means the shops in our federation.

Austinato · #659 April 30, 2021 22:42:55

NetherStrydr wrote:

misaPuding wrote:
You can use ISOC, and you are also a bit advertised cuz you´re in the members list. Wey´re thinking about adding more benefits, such as offering a list of shops which want to hire someone and list of people who want to work in a shop or advices about the shop
Question, what do you mean memebers list?

This.

Austinato · #660 April 30, 2021 22:46:29

Does anyone have suggestions for the federation? Small or large-scale?

With a new month about to begin (or already begun for parts of the world), we can form another to-do list like last month's .

Here's the current breakdown of what's going on:

The activity check has been extended and responses are due by tomorrow, Saturday, May 1, 2021. Previously it was listed as “April 31,” but it has been corrected to that date.
misaPuding, please create the USS-SSA declaration if you haven't. You can use this as a template.
The first issue of the newsletter will be sent out soon.

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