I think perhaps you're missing the point somewhat. While backups are always a good idea and it's a good habit to get into to make regular backups, focusing on that as the concern of your post is showing pretty much a complete disregard for the author. Boasting then about your freedom to use it and possession of it, is showing a pretty strong focus on your own self-interest above anything else. I don't see the problem here. If you are one of those people who delete mods when the author deleted them - go on. Do as you wish. :D But I'll keep them. Forever.