Can we have a "Broken" button to mark mods that don't work anymore?

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While I like this idea in theory, I agree with everyone that rejects it, for all the reasons they cite. It's really not that difficult to browse through a mod's comment and bug section to determine if it's still working. Although plenty of users who post in the bug and comment sections are extremely unreliable and the authors of their own problems (because they're apparently semi-illiterate and refuse to RTFM), usually enough more knowledgeable/ conscientious people have posted accurate statements about the mod. Also, if it's a complex mod that makes fundamental changes to the game, and it hasn't been updated in years, regardless of what the comments say, it's typically a good rule of thumb to avoid it; besides, chances are that somebody has made something similar, and more up-to-date. Most mesh and texture mods will be fine, and very simple plug-ins (such as a basic house mod) should also work..... anything beyond that, though... just use common sense, it isn't especially complicated to figure out.

 

I often hear the comments about mods which haven't been "updated in years", so its a "good idea to avoid them". It ruffles my feathers.

 

Some mods were well made in the first place, don't break, and have been doing a yeoman's job for years. They haven't been updated because they don't need to be updated, especially when the underlying game hasn't changed either. Telling people to avoid mods which have been stable for years is ludicrous.

 

i read through this chain of posts and i can't find anywhere where someone has stated to avoid mods which have been stable for years. If I've missed it and I could have easily done so, can you point it out?

[showler]

Also, if it's a complex mod that makes fundamental changes to the game, and it hasn't been updated in years, regardless of what the comments say, it's typically a good rule of thumb to avoid it;

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[ScytheBearer]

 

 

While I like this idea in theory, I agree with everyone that rejects it, for all the reasons they cite. It's really not that difficult to browse through a mod's comment and bug section to determine if it's still working. Although plenty of users who post in the bug and comment sections are extremely unreliable and the authors of their own problems (because they're apparently semi-illiterate and refuse to RTFM), usually enough more knowledgeable/ conscientious people have posted accurate statements about the mod. Also, if it's a complex mod that makes fundamental changes to the game, and it hasn't been updated in years, regardless of what the comments say, it's typically a good rule of thumb to avoid it; besides, chances are that somebody has made something similar, and more up-to-date. Most mesh and texture mods will be fine, and very simple plug-ins (such as a basic house mod) should also work..... anything beyond that, though... just use common sense, it isn't especially complicated to figure out.

 

I often hear the comments about mods which haven't been "updated in years", so its a "good idea to avoid them". It ruffles my feathers.

 

Some mods were well made in the first place, don't break, and have been doing a yeoman's job for years. They haven't been updated because they don't need to be updated, especially when the underlying game hasn't changed either. Telling people to avoid mods which have been stable for years is ludicrous.

 

i read through this chain of posts and i can't find anywhere where someone has stated to avoid mods which have been stable for years. If I've missed it and I could have easily done so, can you point it out?

 

 

 

Does that help you find it?

Edited May 24, 2022 by ScytheBearer

[Guest deleted34304850]

still cant see anywhere in there that says anything about "stable" mods.....

[ScytheBearer]

still cant see anywhere in there that says anything about "stable" mods.....

Then you need to improve your reading skills and comprehension. That would enable you elevate you reading abilities sufficiently to evaluate the entirety of a post, instead of taking a single word out of context and using it to harass someone. But, given the quality and level of your other posts. that is probably too much to expect.

 

Now, go away. Your stupidity may be infectious, and nobody wants to lose half their IQ points just to get down to twice your level.

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oh there's no reason to attack me, i assure you my reading skills and comprehension are fine. its not me who got triggered by words that arent there, and ignored context and other words such as common sense, so maybe, instead of red mist, you practice what you preach and drop the aggression down a notch?

[Pickysaurus]

This thread is getting out of hand now. The simply answer is no, this won't be added any time soon.