[Marhkimov]

As a modder myself, I have always believed in freeware.


This is what I think about the entire act of modding:

For me, modding is about slaving my ASS off... Spending every awake moment of my freetime trying to make that last tweek or improvement... It's about being stuck at an intersection on the way home and coming up with a great idea, and rushing home to see if it works... It's about reading wonderful and inspirational responses from people I don't even know, saying things such as, "Amazing work! Great job! You guys are the best!"... It's about making people happy, by giving them more than they ever asked for... And in the end, I will have gained a very high reward: the satisfaction of making others happy. That feeling is worth more than money itself.


And think about it; if I was out to make a quick buck, then I wouldn't resort to modding with my freetime. Instead, I'd get a job, or something that pays REAL money...

IMHO modding is meant to be a gift from the soul; an act of kindness from one's heart. Modding is lending your services to the community, free of lust for acclaim or reward... Too bad the OFF team doesn't share my opinion.