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Old 08-21-09, 04:15 PM   #22
Rockin Robbins
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This is definitely going to the dark side. Crazy stupid talk like that is just what we need to ensure that no game is ever allowed to be modded again.

Modding is, with prior permission, altering game configuration files, not executable machine code, not redistributing executable machine code. These game configuration files are entirely contained withing the /data subdirectory, as are ALL of the hundreds of mods so far made available through Subsim. This is clear and undeniable. It is easy to understand.

This thing is not a mod. It is vandalism of Ubi's property. They, not we, have the right to disregard that and loose the dogs of alteration of their executable code and free distribution of the derivative product. We have no right to make that decision. Any action like that must be taken only after Ubi gives prior permission.

If you guys persist in redefining what modding is to include vandalism, if Subsim doesn't jump in and resolve the issue with Ubi, and then eliminate this thread and all links to the illegally distributed Ubi property, everything we do here will be gone. There will be no difference between console games and computer games. What you get will be what you get.

Using the stupid logic put forth so far, it's just fine to rob a bank because you can use the money to buy a car. And cars are good! So robbing banks is good! Come on guys, use your brains!
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