Proper etiquette for Mod Updates/Reworks

[theFuzzyWarble]

Not sure if this is the proper section to drop this post in, apologies if not.

 

I just started learning mod scripting and getting around Creation Kit a few weeks back and in that time I've worked up an update to an existing mod on the Nexus that hadn't been updated for going on 4 years.

 

I contacted the Mod's author over a week ago to gauge his thoughts on me offering up my version but haven't heard back and he hasn't been active for about a month.

There isn't any mention on the description page either way in regards to allowing or disallowing use of his works.

 

I just wanted to get input on what a respectful amount of time would be, to hear back before I decide to upload anything.

 

 

EDIT: Actually, I missed the last line in his docs..

"Do what you want with the files, but please do not reupload elsewhere."

 

So I guess I'll wait until he responds and see where it goes.

Edited February 20, 2018 by theFuzzyWarble

[Lisnpuppy]

Hi!

 

To answer your general question, if a mod author has no indication of permissions then the default is a no. Lack of explicit permissions or response from the mod author does not indicate that you can use the authors work. The Terms of Service state:

 

All files uploaded must have been created by the uploader or used with permission from the original author of the content. Such permission must be indicated in the Readme text attached to the file and/or on the Description page (or in the Description field for images), and must be obtained in advance, before uploading the file. If you cannot provide proof of consent then your file will be removed and your account is likely to be banned.

 

Now you seem to indicate that the mod author had put in perhaps his ReadMe documents that it is OK to use this mod. As long as there is nothing else in the description or Permissions tab that counters this then you would typically be all right to use the mod in the way stated by the author. You would not need to contact them in this instance. You would need to indicate in your description and permissions that there was the OK in the docs to use the mod and give the mod author credit and a nice link to the original. If there is contradictory info then you would not be able to use it unless you get the author's direct OK.

 

If I have confused you (and I do that at times lol) then send me a PM and I can help you out. If you are unsure please link the mod and I would be happy to look at it to give you a more definite answer.

 

Hope this helps!! Happy modding!

 

~Lisnpuppy

[theFuzzyWarble]

Thanks for the quick response Lisnpuppy, no confusion here!

 

After catching that line in his docs, I'm not sure how to really interpret it though and don't want to assume full understanding and just act on it straight away.

If "do what you want" meant personally for one's self and game.. heh, and then by "reupload elsewhere" I'm not sure if that means outside of his mod, or both here on nexus or anywhere else or just outside of the Nexus.

 

I am happy to wait a little longer to see if he returns/responds, just to make sure I am doing things properly and not causing an issue.

 

I'll PM you the Mod in question now.

 

Many thanks again.