Idea: mods on the tribute site

This isn't exactly a new idea but I haven't gone through with it earlier because it would be a horror to maintain constantly updating mod downloads. The idea of allowing modders the power to edit their mod's page can allow the posting of inappropriate content or malicious links. The links themselves will likely die at random one day due to the popular use of file hosting sites. Allowing users to upload files themselves? You have no idea how big a security risk that is. I would need to be able to moderate everything that goes on the site either way, which brings us right back to the maintenance issue.

My idea is to simply have a writeup on the mod, a few screenies, and a link to the mod's thread on the forums. This means that short of a mod moving to a new thread each mod's page will last for the life of said mod. Though if the mod is considered finished or is most likely not going to be worked on anymore then I can add the mod download link to the page with the thread link.

I would like everyone's opinion on the matter.

Though if you guys approve I would like to see most of you contribute some text for a mod's page. It could be your mod or someone else's, but either way I need a writeup on a mod before I can make a page.

 

Wow, I was actually thinking of this idea a few days ago. What an odd coincidence. Personally, I don't have anything wrong with this whatsoever.

 

Don't see anything wrong with it.

 

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It seems like a good idea. Sort of like a progression of DT's Quick Guide to the Mod Section, right? It might be a bit of work to get it started but as far as maintenance goes, as of late there hasn't really been an overwhelming number of mods coming out or being updated, so I don't envision it being a huge problem. The tribute site is often the first thing people come across, I think, so it would be good to showcase some of the mods like Jenka's Nightmare, Wrath of Revorshkenahl, etc.

Who knows, it might even get somebody interested >.>

 

Thoughts: Yes.

 

The reason I put the mod guide in this section was deliberately so it wouldn't be on the main site

 

The reason I put the mod guide in this section was deliberately so it wouldn't be on the main site

Point being?

(Why would it be a bad idea for it to be on the site?)

 

That's a great idea. I have nothing against it.

 

(Why would it be a bad idea for it to be on the site?)

Because it makes us look like we're advertising an official part of the site when in reality the modding we do is non-official and arguably legal? I swear this exact topic has already been covered like three times before.

 

Because it makes us look like we're advertising an official part of the site when in reality the modding we do is non-official and arguably legal? I swear this exact topic has already been covered like three times before.

I guess you're right. Ah well. *shrug*

 

At least it would be nice if DT would at least change my mods from making them "in progress" to "absolutely never going to be worked on ever again". He hasn't updated that guide in ages.. : /

 

I have negative zero free time at the moment unfortunately : \

 

Then how come last time when I asked you, you updated it nearly immediately?

 

I think I was already in the process of doing it then. And on holidays. It kinda helps for there to be mods to add too, so that it's on my mind for when I have a moment. I don't think there's been a single new one for the list since then

 

Man, and I thought I was special!

 

You are special, WoodenRat...

 

For your own safety, I most certainly hope rolleyes2.gif wasn't ment to point out sarcasm.