How many modders who don't want their mods in commercial products?

[ehughes]

I'm starting a new project soon, and want to make sure I'm not using any mods in my projects created by someone who doesn't want them used in any commercial products.

Can we make a list, and keep it locked at the top of this forum for reference? That way, users won't make the mistake of crossing any copyright boundaries? Thanks much guys!

[ehughes]

I think it's an important discussion to have guys. I don't know where i saw it on here, but someone mentioned their mod and not wanting it in commercial products. And I thought, oh wow. I hope I didn't use that guy's stuff. Usually Machinimods, for example, the licensing information is there "free to use" etc. But I know I was plenty leary in my new project, about whether or not should use mods in movie because I didn't want to step on any toes. But I at least know where others stand.

[lucindamc123]

I think it's an important discussion to have guys. I don't know where i saw it on here, but someone mentioned their mod and not wanting it in commercial products. And I thought, oh wow. I hope I didn't use that guy's stuff. Usually Machinimods, for example, the licensing information is there "free to use" etc. But I know I was plenty leary in my new project, about whether or not should use mods in movie because I didn't want to step on any toes. But I at least know where others stand.

Do you remember what the mod was? If you remember what it looked like, I might be able to figure out who made it. I usually only use the mods I make in my movies unless I ask someone specifically to make one for me or in the case of the Manhattan set which I got from 3d Warehouse, I credited the modder with his actual name and also put him on my IMDB page. He was very happy about that too. I don't really think it is all that difficult to keep track of what you use in a movie whether it is music or props. I just type up a list on Notepad.

[Chris Ollis]

The logical thing is don't make your mods available if you don't want them used.

and if you want them used, don't demand how they are used or credited.

The nature of machinima, amateur film making and web animation is that it's generally quick, thrown together and done for little to no budget. Credits are an after thought and the creator is lucky if he or she remembers to thank their own mum for doing the voice of the background character 3 minutes in. It's to be expected that a mod used is not likely to be credited, but if the director does remember and can squeeze a note in then that's great, it helps the creator and the community should they be looking for that mod.

Keep it friendly, give credit where you can and don't get annoyed if your name is left off, just be happy your mod found a good home and in your eyes was the best bit of the movie