Mods and permissions - RIP for no responses?

TheDarkWraith · 09-02-07, 07:56 AM

What is the forum's view on using mods where the original artist isn't reachable anymore or isn't responding after some time? Do we just let them RIP? Or is it ok it incorporate them into new mods as long as all credits for the mod being used is given? I'm in a dilemma on this one as I would like to incorporate a mod made by a forum member who seems to be unreachable now.

melnibonian · 09-02-07, 08:01 AM

In my opinion as long as you reference and you give due credit you can use a mod made by some one else

JU_88 · 09-02-07, 08:06 AM

Agreed, so long as you credit the original creator, you should be fine matey.

On a Personal note, Its only when wannabes pass others work off as their own that make my blood boil, No one likes a liar and thief

ReallyDedPoet · 09-02-07, 08:07 AM

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=115983

RDP

Jimbuna · 09-02-07, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerboy

What is the forum's view on using mods where the original artist isn't reachable anymore or isn't responding after some time? Do we just let them RIP? Or is it ok it incorporate them into new mods as long as all credits for the mod being used is given? I'm in a dilemma on this one as I would like to incorporate a mod made by a forum member who seems to be unreachable now.

As you'll no doubt be aware, when even considering your short time here, THIS CAN BE A MINEFIELD

One tip I would offer would be to ensure that you can demonstrate you have taken every reasonable step to contact the originator of said mod.
Whether you save or archive your PM's and/or emails is up to you.....but keep a reference should the unthinkable occur

nikbear · 09-02-07, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerboy

What is the forum's view on using mods where the original artist isn't reachable anymore or isn't responding after some time? Do we just let them RIP? Or is it ok it incorporate them into new mods as long as all credits for the mod being used is given? I'm in a dilemma on this one as I would like to incorporate a mod made by a forum member who seems to be unreachable now.

As you'll no doubt be aware, when even considering your short time here, THIS CAN BE A MINEFIELD

One tip I would offer would be to ensure that you can demonstrate you have taken every reasonable step to contact the originator of said mod.
Whether you save or archive your PM's and/or emails is up to you.....but keep a reference should the unthinkable occur

Exactly my thoughts,if you have to post your attempts to reach them.be as transparent as possible,if you've done everything possible then giving them credit and showing that they were the insperation for said mod is enough in my book

Vader 1 · 09-02-07, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerboy

What is the forum's view on using mods where the original artist isn't reachable anymore or isn't responding after some time? Do we just let them RIP? Or is it ok it incorporate them into new mods as long as all credits for the mod being used is given? I'm in a dilemma on this one as I would like to incorporate a mod made by a forum member who seems to be unreachable now.

As you'll no doubt be aware, when even considering your short time here, THIS CAN BE A MINEFIELD

One tip I would offer would be to ensure that you can demonstrate you have taken every reasonable step to contact the originator of said mod.
Whether you save or archive your PM's and/or emails is up to you.....but keep a reference should the unthinkable occur

This is gold advice and sadly so so true

Vader

Venatore · 09-03-07, 02:43 AM

This was an area that I had to decide on with regards to Konrad Krum U-Boat skin, I wanted to use it as a skinning template. I tried every avenue available to me in trying to establish contact with him, which the end result was no joy

. When I placed the skin/s on my Drive Through Thread; I ensured that Konrad Krum was mentioned on the post page of the skin as well a in the email readme. I also informed all members of this forum that I was not successful in contacting Konrad Krum via the email, PM and ICQ method. With all that in mind; I was confident that I could produces skins off Konrad Krum's original skin.

If you do the same as mentioned above; I would be very disappointed if any member criticized you.

No one has judged me wrongly to date and that should be proof enough that we all see/understand when someone is true and honest and a low life thief

Ven.

melnibonian · 09-03-07, 06:36 AM

Well said Venatore

Hitman · 09-03-07, 08:20 AM

This all was the object of a long and deep discussion long ago, and as a result the recommended modding etiquette was compiled and made sticky at the top of this forum. Reallydedpoet gave the link some posts ago and it is recommended reading

Please no more discussions about this all, we did that to be able to bury definitively the worm's can in all this stuff.

Thanks

09-02-07, 07:56 AM	#1
TheDarkWraith Black Magic Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,962 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 5	Mods and permissions - RIP for no responses? What is the forum's view on using mods where the original artist isn't reachable anymore or isn't responding after some time? Do we just let them RIP? Or is it ok it incorporate them into new mods as long as all credits for the mod being used is given? I'm in a dilemma on this one as I would like to incorporate a mod made by a forum member who seems to be unreachable now.

09-02-07, 08:01 AM	#2
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	In my opinion as long as you reference and you give due credit you can use a mod made by some one else __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

09-02-07, 08:07 AM	#4
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=115983 RDP __________________ Back in the Day

09-03-07, 02:43 AM	#8
Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	I was confident that I could This was an area that I had to decide on with regards to Konrad Krum U-Boat skin, I wanted to use it as a skinning template. I tried every avenue available to me in trying to establish contact with him, which the end result was no joy . When I placed the skin/s on my Drive Through Thread; I ensured that Konrad Krum was mentioned on the post page of the skin as well a in the email readme. I also informed all members of this forum that I was not successful in contacting Konrad Krum via the email, PM and ICQ method. With all that in mind; I was confident that I could produces skins off Konrad Krum's original skin. If you do the same as mentioned above; I would be very disappointed if any member criticized you. No one has judged me wrongly to date and that should be proof enough that we all see/understand when someone is true and honest and a low life thief Ven. Last edited by Venatore; 09-03-07 at 07:13 AM.

09-03-07, 06:36 AM	#9
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Well said Venatore __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

09-02-07, 08:06 AM	#3
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Agreed, so long as you credit the original creator, you should be fine matey. On a Personal note, Its only when wannabes pass others work off as their own that make my blood boil, No one likes a liar and thief

09-03-07, 08:20 AM	#10
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	This all was the object of a long and deep discussion long ago, and as a result the recommended modding etiquette was compiled and made sticky at the top of this forum. Reallydedpoet gave the link some posts ago and it is recommended reading Please no more discussions about this all, we did that to be able to bury definitively the worm's can in all this stuff. Thanks __________________ One day I will return to sea ...