Uploading mods of mods?

[Althiya]

I often edit mods that I download to improve them for my needs. As long as the modded mod has new/different functionality and is transformative (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derivative_work#Transformativeness) enough to not be just a re-upload, can I upload these modded mods without asking for any permissions?

Edited May 9, 2017 by Althiya

[TheVampireDante]

Always ask permission unless it is stated on the original page that you don't have to (never hurts to be polite and ask anyway though).

 

In all cases, give appropriate credit as well.

[Althiya]

Always ask permission unless it is stated on the original page that you don't have to (never hurts to be polite and ask anyway though).

 

In all cases, give appropriate credit as well.

What about mods where the original author has been inactive for over a year (with the posts being full of people asking for updates since the mod no longer works with the latest game version).

 

Can I upload updated components of that mod as long as I give credit stating that it is a mod of a mod?

 

(Does it make a difference if I mod the mod, or if it's a "pure update" making it version compatible?)

Edited May 11, 2017 by Althiya

[JimboUK]

You'll still need permission from the creator to use their work, inactive or not.

[Althiya]

Alright, I guess I'll just have to make a new mod then that does exactly the same things, but is coded from scratch. (to replace the dead mod)

[Hatemiser]

Check the description page, readme file, and permissions tab.