I have to agree with Boris, this is no longer about MOD Etiquette, for whatever reason.
If I wish to use someones version of a file, graphic or sound then I follow some simple rules.....
1) Contact the Creator, Team or 'Owner' of said file by PM (before even starting work),
2) If the above is no longer available, make reference to this in the release thread & readme,
3) If permission is obtained/granted then include the details in the release thread & readme.
I think I had to hold off working on a skin for a week until the creator replied to my PM but I did wait.
Yes the community is about sharing & improving on released work/mods but we must respect other peoples wishes in doing so.
None of us are perfect in this regard but I feel the relevent information must be included in the release thread of any mod otherwise the 'owner', creator or team are going to be understandably annoyed after downloading the mod to find thier files have been used.
Just the rules I set myself, there maybe better ways to accomplish this but the above will/should stop situations like this arising.
My 2p.
N.B. How many people used the default skins out of GWX to create their own custom skin? Did you all contact Fubar & gain permission? It's too easy to forget isn't it?
