mod permissions

[nisen]

hey whats the Nexus policy on using assets from mods by users not active on Nexus anymore, who dont reply to requests.

 

I assume PM reminders get sent to everyones email so the active/inactive question isnt as relevant, but if someone doesnt reply could mean they dont wanto be involved cause they dont play any of the Nexus supported games anymore

 

Also if i wanto upload a mod using resources without the permission, would it be acceptable to just upload it to a mirror to work around the Nexus rules (not that id plan to abuse it if thats how to do it)

 

and if use of resources is usually reported by the modder who made them originally, if they theyre not active anymore, would another approach be to just PM them before uploading said mod and give credit in the description, so when they next login can see whats going on, and decide what to do about it then?

[TheVampireDante]

If there's no express comment saying it's ok to use if you don't get a reply, you can't include it in your mod upload.

 

The workaround would be to upload your mod without that/those item(s) included in the download, and list the other mod as a requirement for the missing item(s) involved, with maybe instructions on how to transfer the wanted item(s) if it's only a few small things. This would mean that downloading both mods would still be required and there is no issues.

 

Always safe to send a message stating your intent, and always remember that if they do return and request that the items are not used, respect should be given and the items removed or replaced.

[nisen]

ok thanks, although the resources refer to texture replacers that ive modified which the Nexus rules also refer to. Would it still be ok to link something to a mirror if the original versions author cant be contacted?

[TheVampireDante]

If it's a texture replacer, then I don't see it being a problem unless - as I stated - the original author of the work used decides that they don't want their content featured, but that's something that I would hope they would convey to your personally first, and perhaps be willing to rethink the matter if given enough details about the project.

[nisen]

sorry abit cofused by that one, im reading that its ok to upload edited textures from other authors without permission unless they speicifically say not to

 

just dont wanto get banned for doing this, but guess ill take my chances, and assume the author will catch up when they read my PM and decide to tell me if they dont want an altered version here instead of just reporting it (and assume its mostly just the authors reporting this sortof thing)

 

thanks for the help Dante

 

update: the author did reply and gave their permission

Edited June 29, 2012 by nisen