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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.
Mlcreater (talk | contribs) 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.
4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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.
Mlcreater (talk | contribs) 13:47, 16 December 2020 (UTC)

Do you see "Drop your .png or .jpg files here!" at the top of the page?
4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 13:53, 16 December 2020 (UTC)

No, I don't. It says:

Try TinyPNG with a new browser

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!
Mlcreater (talk | contribs) 02:26, 19 December 2020 (UTC)

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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)
Mlcreater (talk | contribs) 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+...
Mlcreater (talk | contribs) 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)
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  20:06, 23 December 2020 (UTC)

The globe icon in the reply boxes at the Scratch Discussion Forums says:
My browser / operating system: ChromeOS 13505.73.0, Chrome 87.0.4280.109, No Flash version detected
Mlcreater (talk | contribs) 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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 scratch.mit.edu/users/kenny2scratch to scratch.mit.edu/users/kenny2scratch
Geometric_ghast (talk | contribs) 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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!
84375 (talk | contribs) 02:02, 1 January 2021 (UTC)

User talk:Kenny2scratch/archive 4#Mouse talking
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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!
this is kind of weird talking to a bureaucrat
4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 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 :)
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  09:29, 4 January 2021 (UTC)

Yep, what you said! It will also include what the Scratch Wiki is.
4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 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 ) Or just a textual Q&A? Or something else? :)
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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.
4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 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!
4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 00:42, 6 January 2021 (UTC)

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘You could maybe use scratch shops which do voice acting. My voice is kinda squeaky, so I won't use my voice :)
btw, video calls are not allowed on Scratch.
Lovecodeabc Links: talk (new topic) | contribs (764) | directory 01:11, 6 January 2021 (UTC)

lovecodeabc: Ihatr and Ken have [unmoderated chat site] that was not shared through Scratch, which allows voice calling If Ken doesn't want to do this, we have a backup plan, don't worry
4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  11:22, 7 January 2021 (UTC)

Oops, didn't realize that. We can do it that way :)
4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 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. :)
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  13:56, 8 January 2021 (UTC)

Hi, sorry for the late reply. Are you available on Saturday at 10 PM HKT?
4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 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.
  4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 18:05, 10 January 2021 (UTC)

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ 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?
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  04:56, 12 January 2021 (UTC)

Sure, you can do that if you want :)
4096bits | Talk | 800 Contribs 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.
Ihatr (geometric_ghast) • Talk Page • 331 Contributions 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  13:55, 16 January 2021 (UTC)

Ugh, second message!

tl;dr
Lovecodeabc Links: talk (new topic) | contribs (764) | directory 13:07, 4 January 2021 (UTC)

ok
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  10:29, 5 January 2021 (UTC)

Thank You for the help

Thank you for the help with my uploading images issue!
XII_RH1N0 (talk | contribs) 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 :)
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  01:53, 28 January 2021 (UTC)

A page in your userspace

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).
Jammum (💬 Talk - ✍️ Contribs - 🐱 Scratch) 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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?
StormMaker2395 (talk | contribs) 04:20, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

You're not using the template right anyway. You need to put {{open userpage}}, not {{t|open userpage}}, 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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. :)
MitFieldatdawn (talk | contribs) 05:35, 16 February 2021 (UTC)

I don't see how this is any different from the Welcome tutorial.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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.
MitFieldatdawn (talk | contribs) 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 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  11:41, 16 February 2021 (UTC)

Oh, okay! I'll invite other people, too.
MitFieldatdawn (talk | contribs) 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.
MitFieldatdawn (talk | contribs) 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 FAQ page about it.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  10:58, 24 February 2021 (UTC)

I mean like contacting the ST to change somehting or in the frums? One about that.
MitFieldatdawn (talk | contribs) 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?
 SpyGuy9  Talk  Contribs  Sandbox  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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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.
Scienceexplorer1 (talk | contribs) 15:27, 4 March 2021 (UTC)

Then you can also reupload and update it.
 ahmetlii  Talk  Contributions  Directory  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 compress your new image before uploading it. You'll need to hard refresh to see your updated file in action.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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.
Maximouse (talk | contribs) 18:42, 23 March 2021 (UTC)

Font

How do you change fonts for your text?
This looks alot like anonymous pro
Dogsmakemehappy (talk | contribs) 16:51, 23 March 2021 (UTC)

Use something like <div style="font-family: monospace">content here</div>
Maximouse (talk | contribs) 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?
Ideapad-320 (talk | contribs) 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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?

ISAACSFA (talk | contribs) 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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.
Maximouse (talk | contribs) 13:24, 3 April 2021 (UTC)

No, see mine.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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...
Avery_Alicorn (talk | contribs) 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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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.
HiPeeps124816 (talk | contribs) 17:13, 19 April 2021 (UTC)

I hope this helped!

P.S: If you want to see how I made that cool-looking collapsible box, you can edit this section.

8bitjake ( Talk Page | Contributions | Directory | Scratch )

18:39, 20 April 2021 (UTC)

Thanks!
HiPeeps124816 (talk | contribs) 22:05, 20 April 2021 (UTC)

Discussion Invitation

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!
Thanks for signing up for the 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 list.
Jackson49 (talk | contribs) 21:32, 31 May 2021 (UTC)

Most meta use of this system I've ever seen. Replied.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  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!
MasterofTheBrick (talk | contribs) 07:42, 10 June 2021 (UTC)

You can look at the source code for each of them (edit, but do not save, left and right) to attempt to read my horrible markup, but the general idea is have a element like so:

<div style="position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0;">...content...</div>

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.
kenny2scratch  Talk  Contribs  Directory  09:30, 10 June 2021 (UTC)