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== Compressing Images ==

TemplatesFTW has been reminding many people to compress images with TinyPNG. How would I do that? I cannot find any image upload buttons on the page it links to; it just says to click some buttons to get plugins.
<scratchsig>Mlcreater</scratchsig> 13:50, 11 December 2020 (UTC)
:Use https://tinypng.com/ to compress your images. This is what I use and what the bot (well, really kenny2scratch) recommends. {{User:4096bits/Signature}} 14:00, 11 December 2020 (UTC)
::It also happens to be what the bot uses, as well!
::We don't have native compression tools at least in part because we don't want to limit you to one type of compression. If you find a better method then by all means use it. TinyPNG is just what has proved best so far for my purposes and thus it's what my bot uses.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 11:43, 14 December 2020 (UTC)
:::How would I use TinyPNG? When I go to their website there doesn't seem to be any user interface for compressing images, just a long FAQ section and a button to download a Photoshop plugin.<scratchsig>Mlcreater</scratchsig> 13:47, 16 December 2020 (UTC)
::::Do you see "Drop your .png or .jpg files here!" at the top of the page? {{User:4096bits/Signature}} 13:53, 16 December 2020 (UTC)
:::::No, I don't. It says:
:::::<big>Try TinyPNG with a new browser</big>
:::::TinyPNG is created for modern browsers with HTML5 & CSS3 support. We have not tried it out in other browsers. The site may work, or it may not. If you see this message you may want to try a different browser!<scratchsig>Mlcreater</scratchsig> 02:26, 19 December 2020 (UTC)
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Well then, that's pretty self-explanatory. Assuming you use a mainstream browser, the version you have is too old! Do exactly what it says - try a different browser. Also, chances are if TinyPNG doesn't support your browser, then we don't really either. Beware.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 10:43, 21 December 2020 (UTC)
:Scratch Wiki seems to support my browser. According to chrome://version, I have Google Chrome 87.0.4280.88 (Official Build) (64-bit)<scratchsig>Mlcreater</scratchsig> 13:34, 21 December 2020 (UTC)
::I just updated and now I have version 87.0.4280.109 (Official Build) (64-bit), my device says it is up to date, and TinyPNG is still telling me to get Google Chrome version 25+, Mozilla Firefox version 20+, Safari version 6+, Opera version 17+, or Internet Explorer version 11+...<scratchsig>Mlcreater</scratchsig> 13:49, 21 December 2020 (UTC)
:::My Chrome version: 87.0.4280.88 (Official Build) (64-bit) works perfectly fine. What OS? I'm on Windows 10 OS Version 1909 (Build 18363.1256){{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 20:06, 23 December 2020 (UTC)
::::The globe icon in the reply boxes at the [[Scratch Discussion Forums]] says:<br />My browser / operating system: ChromeOS 13505.73.0, Chrome 87.0.4280.109, No Flash version detected<scratchsig>Mlcreater</scratchsig> 00:18, 31 December 2020 (UTC)
:::::Since that seems to be the only difference between us, I'd hazard a guess that it's ChromeOS that TinyPNG doesn't like. You'll need to use either a real computer (not a Chromebook) or some other compression site that supports your OS & browser combo.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 15:46, 31 December 2020 (UTC)

== You may want to edit a link in your sidebar. ==

Hi,

There's a link in the sidebar that says "My Projects", but links to your profile. You may want to change the link from [http://scratch.mit.edu/users/kenny2scratch scratch.mit.edu/users/kenny2scratch] to [http://scratch.mit.edu/users/kenny2scratch scratch.mit.edu/users/kenny2scratch]<scratchsig>Geometric_ghast</scratchsig> 19:37, 28 December 2020 (UTC)
:Uh, you said the same link twice. Anyway, it's by design that I link to my profile saying "my projects" - I don't want to say "my profile" because that implies my userpage, and "my Scratch profile" is too long for the sidebar, and I want to link to my Scratch profile, not just my projects.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 19:43, 28 December 2020 (UTC)

==A Question==

Hi! I had a little technical question that doesn't really relate much to the Wiki's articles or editing, but I noticed that you have a cool thing on your userpage where when you hover over links you seem to have custom text in the bar that pops up while hovering. I'm not sure if you address or clarify how you do this anywhere within your user or talk page, but would you mind telling how you do that? I just found it cool :) Thanks! <scratchsig>84375</scratchsig> 02:02, 1 January 2021 (UTC)
:[[User talk:Kenny2scratch/archive 4#Mouse talking]]{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 06:19, 1 January 2021 (UTC)

== Collaboration request ==

Hello! I don't know if you heard about this yet, but geometric_ghast (aka Ihatr on Scratch) and I (4096bits) would like to collaborate with you to make a YouTube video about the Scratch Wiki and other's experiences. If you would like to participate, please reply to this message. Thank you! <br>
<small><small><small>this is kind of weird talking to a bureaucrat</small></small></small> {{User:4096bits/Signature}} 21:08, 3 January 2021 (UTC)
:Yo, bureaucrats are humans too! I'd love to - are you thinking of a documentary-type thing with interviews and stuff? or something else? Would definitely like to know what the big idea is :){{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 09:29, 4 January 2021 (UTC)
::Yep, what you said! It will also include what the Scratch Wiki is. {{User:4096bits/Signature}} 12:58, 4 January 2021 (UTC)
:::Cool, how do I participate? Via voice call, for an audio interview? (Ihatr is able to do that now {{e|:)}}) Or just a textual Q&A? Or something else? :){{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 10:28, 5 January 2021 (UTC)
::::Voice call seems like the way to go! Ihatr's doing the editing. Once we get the questions ready, I'll let you know so we can start. {{User:4096bits/Signature}} 12:55, 5 January 2021 (UTC)
:::::So, Ihatr doesn't feel comfortable sharing their voice, so we won't be able to do it that way. Are you able to record your voice answering each question in a Scratch project and sharing it? Thanks! {{User:4096bits/Signature}} 00:42, 6 January 2021 (UTC)
{{outdent|5}}You could maybe use scratch shops which do voice acting. My voice is kinda squeaky, so I won't use my voice :)<br> btw, video calls are not allowed on Scratch.<br>{{User:Lovecodeabc/Sig}} 01:11, 6 January 2021 (UTC)
:lovecodeabc: Ihatr and Ken have [unmoderated chat site] that was not shared through Scratch, which allows voice calling {{e|;)}} If Ken doesn't want to do this, we have a backup plan, don't worry {{e|:)}} {{User:4096bits/Signature}} 01:16, 6 January 2021 (UTC)
::You realize it's possible to ask questions in text and answer them in voice? Ihatr doesn't have to share their voice, they can just stay muted while I answer audially.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 11:22, 7 January 2021 (UTC)
:::Oops, didn't realize that. We can do it that way :) {{User:4096bits/Signature}} 12:41, 8 January 2021 (UTC)
::::Let me know whatever arrangements you come up with - but for your reference, my timezone is HKT and I have exams on the 9{{th}}, 11{{th}}, 14{{th}}, 18{{th}}, and 19{{th}} which means I'm not available during the mornings of those days or the evenings of the days before them. :){{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 13:56, 8 January 2021 (UTC)
:::::Hi, sorry for the late reply. Are you available on Saturday at 10 PM HKT? {{User:4096bits/Signature}} 17:57, 10 January 2021 (UTC)
::::::Here are the questions:
::::::* In your own words, can you describe what the Scratch Wiki means for you?
::::::* Do you enjoy editing on the Scratch Wiki? Why?
::::::* What do you look for when editing a Scratch Wiki article?
::::::* Last question here, describe in detail what you would usually do when you go to the Scratch Wiki.{{User:4096bits/Signature}} 18:05, 10 January 2021 (UTC)
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Saturday the 16{{th}} is fine with me, assuming that's what you meant. I gather I'm to answer these questions audially then, and prepare my answers in the meantime?{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 04:56, 12 January 2021 (UTC)
:Sure, you can do that if you want :){{User:4096bits/Signature}} 12:57, 12 January 2021 (UTC)
::Oop, change of plans ken. There's some things going on at my house right now, meaning that I probably won't be able to do the voice call. Could you potentially prerecord the audio and upload it somewhere? Sorry again.<br>{{User:Geometric_ghast/Signature}} 02:05, 16 January 2021 (UTC)
:::Rip, no worries. I'd prefer a sort of live interview format just because it lets you ask follow-up questions and I like talking about myself... so if you have a different date/time you're available, and if you don't mind, I'd rather move to that. If you forsee yourself having other commitments for a longer while then I don't mind recording the answers, though. Let me know in either case.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 13:55, 16 January 2021 (UTC)

== Ugh, second message! ==

tl;dr<br>{{User:Lovecodeabc/Sig}} 13:07, 4 January 2021 (UTC)
:<!-- NOTE TO SELF: DO NOT ARCHIVE THIS TOPIC -->ok{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 10:29, 5 January 2021 (UTC)

== Thank You for the help ==
Thank you for the help with my uploading images issue! <scratchsig>XII_RH1N0</scratchsig> 00:01, 28 January 2021 (UTC)
:No problem! Glad I could help. It ultimately wasn't anyone's fault so it just had to be fixed. Thanks for your patience :){{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 01:53, 28 January 2021 (UTC)

== A page in your userspace ==

[[User:Kenny2scratch/Project Guides/Python Slash Commands API Reference|This page]] was created by you in your userspace. However, it mentions a Python library that involves Discord. I do not know if the page would count against Scratch rules (this wiki follows them as well) and would have to be deleted, but I think mentioning Discord is not allowed on Scratch (at least on the non-forum parts). {{User:Jammum/Signature}} 15:14, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
:"it mentions a Python library" dude the whole page is ''the'' documentation for the library.
:* We have a literal [[S:DISCORD]] page
:* The level of CG scrutiny applied here is about equivalent to the forums, since the two of us go hand in hand
:* I suspect the removals of even bare mentions of it are done only be a few overzealous ST members that think names have more power than they do
:* I deliberately didn't put the actual name of the library in the title
:I considered all this before creating it. Thank you very much for bringing it up when I specifically didn't want to draw attention to it. Goodbye.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 15:23, 1 February 2021 (UTC)

==Error and also question== 
Ok so, I am trying to make it so that [[User:XII_RH1N0]] can edit my userpage, when I tried to add t|open userpage with 2 {'s on each end of the t|open userpage and hit "save" on my page, it told me I was trying to use bad words and I don't know why. I have it sceenshotted just in case. I am just confused. Also, I've tried a couple times and I still don't understand how to have it so people can edit my userpage. Is there anyway U could help? <scratchsig>StormMaker2395</scratchsig> 04:20, 7 February 2021 (UTC)
:You're not using the template right anyway. You need to put <code><nowiki>{{open userpage}}</nowiki></code>, not <code><nowiki>{{t|open userpage}}</nowiki></code>, on the userpage you want to open. I know why the filter triggered, but I think it's moot as long as you use the template properly.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 07:32, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

== Scratch Wiki Project ==

Hi! I'm making a project all about the wiki (How to use, how to edit, etc.)! Would you like to help out in a collaboration? I also want to invite other editors, but I'm not sure. Perhaps we can ask in the studio? I don't think I'm going for an animation, btw. More like a guide I guess... If you're too busy, it’s okay, just asking! Also, I think it would be nice to add our own thoughts. :)<scratchsig>MitFieldatdawn</scratchsig> 05:35, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
:I don't see how this is any different from the [[S:WELCOME|Welcome tutorial]].{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 13:59, 15 February 2021 (UTC)
::I see, but that is a page. I'm trying to make a project. Also, it's okay if you don't want to. You don't have to be part of the callob, but can please, at least give be some tips on it. Also, it don't have to be just for contributors. <scratchsig>MitFieldatdawn</scratchsig> 00:41, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
:::Ah, you mean a Scratch project. I thought you meant it in the more general sense ("something to be worked on"). I'd still recommend looking at the Welcome tutorial for source material, as well as potentially the [[S:CHEATSHEET|cheatsheet]], at least for the part that ''is'' aimed at contributors. For the part aimed at Scratchers, it's admin policy not to provide any help with the account request process, so you'll have to consult others who are not admins if you want material related to that. Feel free to ask me more specific questions about anything else.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 11:41, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
:::Oh, okay! I'll invite other people, too.<scratchsig>MitFieldatdawn</scratchsig> 06:25, 17 February 2021 (UTC)

== Is a page like this alright? ==

Hi, I was thinking about making a page on how to effect Scratch, like telling ST to change something. Is that too braod? I'm not sure if I should make this page or not. Do you have some ideas? Thanks.
Also, I wasn't quite succesful at making the project on the wiki, so it's inactive right now. I don't think I'll need your help for a while.<scratchsig>MitFieldatdawn</scratchsig> 07:45, 24 February 2021 (UTC)
:I think there's not enough that can be written about it for a full page, but you could consider making an [[:Category:FAQ|FAQ]] page about it.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 10:58, 24 February 2021 (UTC)
::I mean like contacting the ST to change somehting or in the frums? One about that.<scratchsig>MitFieldatdawn</scratchsig> 02:37, 25 February 2021 (UTC)

== How do I recover my account without a recovery email? ==
Hello. This is a bit embarrassing, but I can't use my recovery email on scratch to get back into my account; It will be down for a while. How do I get back in?
{{User:SpyGuy9/Signature}} 16:44, 1 March 2021 (UTC)
:Contact the Scratch Team, not me - I can't help you with the mainsite, I'm just a regular Scratcher.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 04:13, 2 March 2021 (UTC)

== 3.0 variable image ==

Just wondering the image you gave for the slider needs to be updated. It is in the variable article too. It is no longer a pentagon slider but instead a round circle.
<scratchsig>Scienceexplorer1</scratchsig> 15:27, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
:Then you can also reupload and update it.{{User:Ahmetlii/sig}} 16:57, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
::You can go to the file page and click the "Upload a new version of this file" link. Make sure to [https://tinypng.com compress] your new image before uploading it. You'll need to [[Help:Hard Refresh|hard refresh]] to see your updated file in action.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 17:04, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
:The appearance of the variable slider depends on your browser, so unless it's from 2.0 you don't need to update it. <scratchsig>Maximouse</scratchsig> 18:42, 23 March 2021 (UTC)

== Font ==

How do you change fonts for your text? <br>
<small>This looks alot like anonymous pro</small><scratchsig>Dogsmakemehappy</scratchsig> 16:51, 23 March 2021 (UTC)
:Use something like <code>&lt;div style="font-family: monospace"&gt;content here&lt;/div&gt;</code> <scratchsig>Maximouse</scratchsig> 18:37, 23 March 2021 (UTC)

== Templates FTW notified me for uploading a small image ==

[[:File:Cloud Var.PNG]] is the file.
It was 8kb. can you fix the bug?<scratchsig>Ideapad-320</scratchsig> 21:24, 31 March 2021 (UTC)
:The bot cares about the proportional difference in filesize, not absolute difference. It was able to compress away more than 10% of the file. Not a bug.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 14:27, 1 April 2021 (UTC)

== Hello! ==

Hello! I just wanted to say thanks for compressing my files! Also, your signature looks really cool! How did you get it?

<scratchsig>ISAACSFA</scratchsig> 21:57, 31 March 2021 (UTC)
:You're welcome, but remember to do it yourself next time. :) Thanks! You can see how I made it by editing (without saving!) [[User:Kenny2scratch/signature]]. It's not the most readable of pages, but it should give you an idea of how it works. If you intend to make a custom signature, make sure to follow [[S:GOODSIG]].{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 14:30, 1 April 2021 (UTC)

== Header Template appearance ==

Could you update [[Template:Header Template]] to match the current visual design of the wiki? See my comment on its talk page. <scratchsig>Maximouse</scratchsig> 13:24, 3 April 2021 (UTC)
:No, see mine.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 15:51, 3 April 2021 (UTC)

== Your Bot ==

Hi, your bot edited one of my photos and compressed it. Now, it's in a lower quality, but I like how it was before, will you please undo it? I'm not very happy about this...
<scratchsig>Avery_Alicorn</scratchsig> 02:18, 15 April 2021 (UTC)
:It seems you've figured out how to revert it. However, assuming you're talking about [[:File:Avery Alicorn's PFP.png]], I don't see why - I can't detect any visual difference in quality (no change in resolution, no visible blurring/pixelation). Unless you can point out a specific visible difference, I'm going to ask you to revert it back to the compressed version - especially if this is going to be used in a custom signature or the like, minimizing the filesize minimizes page load times.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 03:05, 15 April 2021 (UTC)

== Talking through your mouse ==

Can you tell me how to talk through your mouse? It looks cool and I have always wondered how people do it.<scratchsig>HiPeeps124816</scratchsig> 17:13, 19 April 2021 (UTC)
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:{{collapse top|1=<span style="font-size: 140%; font-weight: bold">Here's your answer:</span>}}It's actually pretty simple. I'll show you an example:
Typing this:<br>
<code><nowiki><div style= " class="plainlinks" title="Hello world">ABC 123</div></nowiki></code><br>
Outputs the following:
<div style= " class="plainlinks" title="Hello world">ABC 123</div>
(hover over the text with your mouse to see it)<br/>
Just like with normal <code><nowiki><div></nowiki></code> tags, you can apply [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Formatting|formatting]] to the text, as follows:
Typing this:<br/>
<code><nowiki><div style= " class="plainlinks" title="Hello world">'''ABC 123'''</div></nowiki></code><br/>
Outputs the following:
<div style= " class="plainlinks" title="Hello world">'''ABC 123'''</div>
(hover over the text with your mouse to see it)<br/>
You can also put links into your text:
Typing this:<br/>
<code><nowiki><div style= " class="plainlinks" title="Hello world">[[User:1a3c5e7g9i/Squidward's Game|Squidward's Game]]</div></nowiki></code><br/>
Outputs the following:
<div style= " class="plainlinks" title="Hello world">[[User:1a3c5e7g9i/Squidward's Game|Squidward's Game]]</div>
(hover '''NEXT TO''' the text with your mouse to see it)<br/>
You can also put images (and templates!) in your text:<br/>
Typing this:<br/>
<code><nowiki><div style= " class="plainlinks" title="Hello world">{{E|meow}}</div></nowiki></code><br/>
Outputs the following:
<div style= " class="plainlinks" title="Hello world">{{E|meow}}</div>
(hover over the image with your mouse to see it)<br/>
You can put anything you can put in a divider tag into your text that will generate the "title" you set when hovered over. The "title" can only be plain text, but emojis are also allowed.
Here's an example of text with an emoji in its "title":<br/>
<div style= " class="plainlinks" title="😎">This text is cool</div><br/>
:{{collapse bottom}}
<div style="vertical-align:center;font-family:Courier New, monospace" class="plainlinks" title="Hi, feel free to read here or ask on my talk page! Yes, I'm talking through your mouse. A lot of people do that.">
:I hope this helped!
<br>
:<small>'''P.S: If you want to see how I made that cool-looking collapsible box, you can {{plain link|1=https://en.scratch-wiki.info/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Kenny2scratch&action=edit&section=15|2=edit this section}}.'''</small>
:{{User:8bitjake/Sig}} <div style= " class="plainlinks" title="It keeps going to the next line like this, I have no idea why.">18:39, 20 April 2021 (UTC)</div>
::Thanks!<scratchsig>HiPeeps124816</scratchsig> 22:05, 20 April 2021 (UTC)

== Discussion Invitation ==

[[File:Quote Icon.png|20px]] '''Hello, Kenny2scratch!''' As an editor who has yet to participate in the discussion, you are invited to participate in the discussion at [[Scratch_Wiki_talk:Discussion_Invitation/List]]. This is not mandatory, but your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, and have a good day!<br/>
''Thanks for signing up for the [[Scratch Wiki:Discussion Invitation|Discussion Invitation System]]. By providing your thoughts, you're making the Scratch Wiki a better place! If you no longer wish to receive these messages, just remove your name from the [[Scratch Wiki:Discussion Invitation/List|list]].'' <scratchsig>Jackson49</scratchsig> 21:32, 31 May 2021 (UTC)
:Most meta use of this system I've ever seen. Replied.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 16:46, 1 June 2021 (UTC)

== Sidebars ==

Hi! I have to say that your userpage was very impressive. When I first loaded the webpage I was wondering if this was still part of the Wiki :P Could I ask how you managed to create the sidebars at the bottom left and right corners of my screen? Thanks!<scratchsig>MasterofTheBrick</scratchsig> 07:42, 10 June 2021 (UTC)
:You can look at the source code for each of them (edit, but do not save, [[User:Kenny2scratch/Sidebar|left]] and [[User:Kenny2scratch/Sidebox|right]]) to attempt to read my horrible markup, but the general idea is have a element like so:
:<pre><div style="position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0;">...content...</div></pre>
:That places the "...content..." 0 pixels away from the bottom and left of the screen, no matter where it's scrolled to. The rest of it is just styling - you can look up tutorials on HTML and CSS to figure it out.{{User:Kenny2scratch/sig}} 09:30, 10 June 2021 (UTC)