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Alternative account of sti_scratch

FloatingMuffins wrote:

This is becoming very inactive

Yea… probs better off not bumping/posting in this thread

wafflelot- wrote:

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Can someone please review my application

waffleot- wrote:

Can someone please review my application

Owner: Inactive
Secretary: Inactive
President: Inactive
Cheif Justice: Inactive
Me: Former president, but in no postition to grant your application.

We appologise for the inconvenience

The United Shops of Scratch Major Announcement

Hello everyone,

I am here to announce my pending resignation as co-founder and co-leader of the United Shops of Scratch, however I would like to detail my plan on how this would carry out and I would like to thank you all for what you have done to support this system.

A short history of USS

On October 27, 2016, following the closure of TSF and during the "post-TSF recession“, me and monkeytrooper created the original post of this collaborative effort, simply called the United Shops of Scratch. Immediately in mind I had come up with the idea that the USS would work in similarity to how the US works; a legislative branch, an executive branch, and a judicial branch.

It would be complex but easy to understand, and it could also become large and important in the Scratch community.

Throughout late 2016 and the first half of 2017, we saw tremendous growth. We reached the peak - 50 shops and about three organizations. At that point, applications and such slowed down and inactivity began declining. Eventually all of the inactive members of the USS had been picked out and we fell back to under 20.

Early 2018 we had attempted to re-boot the USS and re-structure it, including a ”Special Interest Group" being created by me and ran by some fellow Scratchers, but that quickly fell into inactivity as well.

The current situation

I take responsibility for these failed attempts of USS revival. The infrastructure of this federation is built on me and MT being active. While MT maintained a steady pace of activity, I had not.

For 2016-2017 I had spent more time present than absent, and during just this year, it was the opposite.

I think it is best for me to step down and shift leadership to MT or any other active member of the USS and allow them to shape the future of it. I would like to reserve the final decision of who is my successor, but you all will play a major role in deciding it. (I want to make sure whoever leads USS on is the right choice.)

Before we get to the second major part of this post I would like to give a nice statement.

Resignation letter

I would like to thank every single member of the USS, active, inactive, current, and former for being part of our community. While the ways of the USS may have not been the simplest, I sure hope it is at least fun to participate in.

Special thanks to those who have stayed on the executive team, including but not limited to jromagnoli, makethebrainhappy, and monkeytrooper. Without you all, we might not have a structure in the first place.

It is important to note that this is not an official resignation letter and I am not leaving the USS at this precise moment, however this is a premature “good-bye” to my leadership role.

The procedures for transitioning my position is laid out below.

Options

We may either have monkeytrooper assume leadership through a pretty common-sense hierarchy system, appoint a leader, close the USS, or merge the USS into another federation.

The first stage of deciding which of these will take place is a standard vote.

This vote will last from tomorrow, October 6, 2018, to October 13, 2018. All I ask for is to choose one of the options above and provide some reasoning. It could be short or vague, but a deep and concise answer would be preferred.

Following that vote would be the actual transition itself if possible. If the appoint a leader or merge the USS options are chosen, we will do a second vote on who will lead/who will absorb our program.

Notes
If you have any questions or concerns about what has been laid out above, please contact me on my page or by posting something below.

Reminders/bumps will be sent ideally by 3pm EDT daily to ensure a large vote.

Thanks for reading,
Austinato
Resigning co-owner and co-founder of the United Shops of Scratch

Please read the post above for more information.

Votes in favor of monkeytrooper assuming leadership immediately:
Votes:
Votes in favor of someone being selected for leadership: 8 official, 3 unofficial
Votes: Austinato, MasterOfTheTiger, FloatingMuffins, FollowCherryBlossom, -XxX-MEOW-XxX-, jromagnoli, BlackWolfee, XCat
Unofficial votes (3): sti_scratch, BlackWolfee, wgyt
Votes in favor of closing the USS:
Votes:
Votes in favor of merging the USS into another shop federation:
Votes:

Voting for the second choice does not mean monkeytrooper will not be successor. monkeytrooper can still be chosen.

VOTE CLOSED.

If I am still able to vote, I vote for the second option.

Austinato wrote:

MAJOR VOTE: The Future of the USS
Vote lasts from October 6-13, 2018.
Early voting open now.

Please read the post above for more information.

Votes in favor of monkeytrooper assuming leadership immediately:
Votes:
Votes in favor of someone being selected for leadership: 1
Votes: Austinato
Votes in favor of closing the USS:
Votes:
Votes in favor of merging the USS into another shop federation:
Votes:

Voting for the second choice does not mean monkeytrooper will not be successor. monkeytrooper can still be chosen.

8 DAYS LEFT.

I am not allowed to vote as I am neither a part of, an affiliate of, nor endorsed by the USS. Though if I had been allowed to vote, I would choose the second option.

I vote for the second option. By the way, you were a great USS leader.

Vote for a leader to be selected

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Link to Shop*: https://scratch-mit-edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/discuss/topic/316775/
Banner:
Motto/Slogans: Omnia enim omnes (Latin for Everything for Everyone)
Representatives*: @wafflelot- and @Raiini
Population*: 9 people including representatives listed.
Specialties*: Everything!

Austinato wrote:

MAJOR VOTE: The Future of the USS
Vote lasts from October 6-13, 2018.
Early voting open now.

Please read the post above for more information.

Votes in favor of monkeytrooper assuming leadership immediately:
Votes:
Votes in favor of someone being selected for leadership: 1
Votes: Austinato
Votes in favor of closing the USS:
Votes:
Votes in favor of merging the USS into another shop federation:
Votes:

Voting for the second choice does not mean monkeytrooper will not be successor. monkeytrooper can still be chosen.

8 DAYS LEFT.

I vote for the second one.
It's sad to see you go. You were an amazing leader.

MasterOfTheTiger wrote:

If I am still able to vote, I vote for the second option.

Any member or person affiliated in any way to the USS is able to vote. Thanks for voting.

sti_scratch wrote:

I am not allowed to vote as I am neither a part of, an affiliate of, nor endorsed by the USS. Though if I had been allowed to vote, I would choose the second option.

Alright. Are you a member of a shop (current or former) in some way connected to us by chance?
EDIT: Your vote has impact, just isn't counted at the moment.

FloatingMuffins wrote:

I vote for the second option.

Vote counted.

FloatingMuffins wrote:

By the way, you were a great USS leader.

Thanks so much! I look forward to working with the USS (or its successor state) in the future still!

FollowCherryBlossom wrote:

Vote for a leader to be selected

Counted.

wafflelot- wrote:

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Link to Shop*: https://scratch-mit-edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/discuss/topic/316775/
Banner:
Motto/Slogans: Omnia enim omnes (Latin for Everything for Everyone)
Representatives*: @wafflelot- and @Raiini
Population*: 9 people including representatives listed.
Specialties*: Everything!

Hello, thanks for applying but I would say that your application is being put on hold until later on this month since we're undergoing a change in leadership (and possibly membership style).

-XxX-MEOW-XxX- wrote:

I vote for the second one.

Vote will be counted.

-XxX-MEOW-XxX wrote:

It's sad to see you go. You were an amazing leader.

Thanks! That means a lot to me.

I look forward to continuing to help with USS, probably in a lower rank. This isn't a departure from Scratch/USS, just a departure from my position.

EDIT: Seven days left to vote!

Austinato wrote:

The United Shops of Scratch Major Announcement

Hello everyone,

I am here to announce my pending resignation as co-founder and co-leader of the United Shops of Scratch, however I would like to detail my plan on how this would carry out and I would like to thank you all for what you have done to support this system.

A short history of USS

On October 27, 2016, following the closure of TSF and during the "post-TSF recession“, me and monkeytrooper created the original post of this collaborative effort, simply called the United Shops of Scratch. Immediately in mind I had come up with the idea that the USS would work in similarity to how the US works; a legislative branch, an executive branch, and a judicial branch.

It would be complex but easy to understand, and it could also become large and important in the Scratch community.

Throughout late 2016 and the first half of 2017, we saw tremendous growth. We reached the peak - 50 shops and about three organizations. At that point, applications and such slowed down and inactivity began declining. Eventually all of the inactive members of the USS had been picked out and we fell back to under 20.

Early 2018 we had attempted to re-boot the USS and re-structure it, including a ”Special Interest Group" being created by me and ran by some fellow Scratchers, but that quickly fell into inactivity as well.

The current situation

I take responsibility for these failed attempts of USS revival. The infrastructure of this federation is built on me and MT being active. While MT maintained a steady pace of activity, I had not.

For 2016-2017 I had spent more time present than absent, and during just this year, it was the opposite.

I think it is best for me to step down and shift leadership to MT or any other active member of the USS and allow them to shape the future of it. I would like to reserve the final decision of who is my successor, but you all will play a major role in deciding it. (I want to make sure whoever leads USS on is the right choice.)

Before we get to the second major part of this post I would like to give a nice statement.

Resignation letter

I would like to thank every single member of the USS, active, inactive, current, and former for being part of our community. While the ways of the USS may have not been the simplest, I sure hope it is at least fun to participate in.

Special thanks to those who have stayed on the executive team, including but not limited to jromagnoli, makethebrainhappy, and monkeytrooper. Without you all, we might not have a structure in the first place.

It is important to note that this is not an official resignation letter and I am not leaving the USS at this precise moment, however this is a premature “good-bye” to my leadership role.

The procedures for transitioning my position is laid out below.

Options

We may either have monkeytrooper assume leadership through a pretty common-sense hierarchy system, appoint a leader, close the USS, or merge the USS into another federation.

The first stage of deciding which of these will take place is a standard vote.

This vote will last from tomorrow, October 6, 2018, to October 13, 2018. All I ask for is to choose one of the options above and provide some reasoning. It could be short or vague, but a deep and concise answer would be preferred.

Following that vote would be the actual transition itself if possible. If the appoint a leader or merge the USS options are chosen, we will do a second vote on who will lead/who will absorb our program.

Notes
If you have any questions or concerns about what has been laid out above, please contact me on my page or by posting something below.

Reminders/bumps will be sent ideally by 3pm EDT daily to ensure a large vote.

Thanks for reading,
Austinato
Resigning co-owner and co-founder of the United Shops of Scratch

-*-
This is an official statement on behalf of leadership of the United Shops of Scratch (the USS).

Will u still be able to add my shop?
It was accepted ages ago.

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Austinato wrote:

sti_scratch wrote:

I am not allowed to vote as I am neither a part of, an affiliate of, nor endorsed by the USS. Though if I had been allowed to vote, I would choose the second option.

Alright. Are you a member of a shop (current or former) in some way connected to us by chance?
EDIT: Your vote has impact, just isn't counted at the moment.

Honestly, no. Though also, I would want to suggest creating a new topic that can be edited by the newly elected leader, but we should hope that they won't abuse their powers (I don't think they would, actually; I don't think they would sacrifice reputation like that).

Name of Shop*:░▒▓█►─═ 丅ᕼᗴ ᗩᗯᗴᔕᗝᗰᗴ ᔕᕼᗝᑭ ═─◄█▓▒░
Link to Shop*:https://scratch-mit-edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/discuss/topic/316616/?page=1#post-3264193
Banner:
Motto/Slogans:Everything you need in 3 easy steps
Representatives*:Wgyt
Population*:1
Specialties*:Everything

wgyt wrote:

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Link to Shop*:https://scratch-mit-edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/discuss/topic/316616/?page=1#post-3264193
Banner:
Motto/Slogans:Everything you need in 3 easy steps
Representatives*:Wgyt
Population*:1
Specialties*:Everything

USS is undergoing a heavy reformation right now. I do not think they will add your shop in the list, though you might be granted voting rights because you and your shop has decided to apply.

Oh hey this is still a thing.

Sigton

I vote for the 2nd option

adsuri wrote:

Will u still be able to add my shop?
It was accepted ages ago.

Um, if you could re-post the application or link it I could try to add it before any changes are made to the USS's leadership.

sti_scratch wrote:

Honestly, no.

Alright.

sti_scratch wrote:

Though also, I would want to suggest creating a new topic that can be edited by the newly elected leader,

That's what I was planning on doing.

sti_scratch wrote:

but we should hope that they won't abuse their powers (I don't think they would, actually; I don't think they would sacrifice reputation like that).

Yeah, let's all hope that. Voters should be able to not choose power-abusers, and I'll have the final word on if the voters' choice is good or not.

Sigton wrote:

Oh hey this is still a thing.

Sigton

Yes, indeed.

jromagnoli wrote:

I vote for the 2nd option

Counted.

I forgot to bump yesterday, but here's a bump for October 8.