so.. reading up on this scouted status makes it seem like scouted status is this thing that only sacred artists get and once you get scouted you are initiated to a higher status and are expected to dedicate a large portion of your life to art; as if it's a cult or something. How come it seems to be such a big deal? Is it that important to only show the best art? Do we have a dress code and only people with rich, fancy suits are allowed?

I'm not sure I'd want to be scouted considering the stress it appears to entail. Like if I were to get scouted, do I lose my privilege to make shitposts? Would I no longer be allowed to visit that playground? I'm not expecting to get definite answers, just rambling

edit 2024-07-01*

I've lost my shitpost privileges:

What I didn't notice before though is that Newgrounds does have a shitpost toggle:

I guess that means all should be well.