1. It's been around 20 days, why the hell did you reply?
2. Correct, correct, correct. No one gives a damn about private mod packs. No one cared about Technic when it was a small modpack distributed between a few people on Mediafire. No, you can not take someone to court over copyright infringement when it's a free product as there are no damages that can be claimed. Or that mods as derivative works are not subject to copyright laws without additional scrutiny to prove sufficient originality.
Now please go learn how to actually have a discussion, or better yet, how NOT to necropost.
I. Mod Makers' Rights and That Stuff That We Have to Clear First So We Can Determine Mod Makers' RIghts Over Their Work
.a. Technically, mods are not legal if publicly distributed.
.b. Technically, Mojang could be screwed if mod makers were comprehended. Mods are a huge part of Minecraft. A majority of people play Minecraft with mods, and almost as many would be very unhappy if mods were eliminated. This would cause people to go to Mojang, in what you might call a protest, to allow mods, since Mojang has the power to allow them.
.c. I do not know any online sources for law data, but I believe there is something about things such as mods being legal as long as
..1. They are non-profit. Then modmakers can make their mods, as long as no money is made, credit is counted, and the owner(s) doesn't own/pwn the modmakers in court. So if Mojang hasn't stomped out mods, which they should know about, they're allowing these mods to be made.
..2. They are private, a situation where they can do what they want as long as they don't publicly release what they're doing. They're free to let friends in, but if its public by legal definition, then its obviously not private. Even if you release something to the public through private channels, its still public. You're releasing it to the general public, regardless of how you distribute, through private channels or public, through Skype or forum posts. The same applies for modpackers and Youtubers.
..3. Profit modmakers are something I haven't seen, and you guys probably haven't either. But what if they do exist? Technically, it is against the law to take someone else's work, change it up, and make money. But in the book somewhere it should say that its ok if the original maker/owner (Mojang) doesn't take action.
...-Donations is not considered profit. Donations are made to support an idea or cause, whether directly or indirectly. The donation can help pay for purchases and fees, motivation, or just the two bucks for your Bread Co. coffee. Yes, using money for coffee is technically personal use, therefore making it a profit if made through "donations" or products, there are unspoken rules, blurs, and bends that allow it. Like I said, if Mojang doesn't do anything, its ok.
..4. Credit is given. Although one technically does not have to give credit, the original maker/owner has the right to have them give credit. If they say they don't have to, or don't say anything at all, its ok.
.d. The bottom line is that after all this time, Mojang hasn't done anything about mods and mod makers, therefore permitting the public distribution of mods making them legal. And a little something quite a few people don't know: Mojang obviously can not disallow the use of private mods. That is a violation of privacy, and there would not be much point anyway. Its not public, and there's no profit.
II. Modpackers, Youtubers, and Whoever Else's Rights Based Upon Mod Makers' Rights
.a. If mod makers actually do have rights over their mods, they have their rights and can control distribution.
.b. Creators of modpacks are supposed to get permission for modpacks. Yes, I heard about Technic. What they did technically wasn't right, but if the modders didn't do anything, then they're safe. The same applies for making LP's or whatever else publicly involving the mod(s).
.c. Modders have a right to control public distribution of their creations, but do not have rights over private use, like Mojang. You can use mods for a modpack for a private server for you and a few frieds. They might not be able to sue do to age, lack of money, parentage, or for some other reason, they have a right to control distribution. Most mods don't have copyright, but still have rights anyways. Not only that, but there's a lot of fans out there that can get ticked. And a lot of them have skills.
.d. If modders do not have a right to control distribution, for whatever reason beside not having ownership because that was explained earlier, then you can do what you want with it, even if they say no. So you can do what you want, scott-free, if you're a piece of crap. If you respect people and their work, then you'll abide by their requests and use the mod for public reasons as they state. But if you're nice, they should be casual with your wants.
To be summarize and be conclusive, you can do what you want with what you want as long as the owner doesn't say otherwise. I you're legally allowed to, then fans, supporters, and users will screw you over. And if they don't manage that, then you're a huge flippin' **** with a stone heart.
Hey guys CooperallTutorials here and I am starting a contest on who can create the best modpack for me to play. Whoever wins will see their modpack be played on my channel in a survival series. Good luck!
1. It's been around 20 days, why the hell did you reply?
2. Correct, correct, correct. No one gives a damn about private mod packs. No one cared about Technic when it was a small modpack distributed between a few people on Mediafire. No, you can not take someone to court over copyright infringement when it's a free product as there are no damages that can be claimed. Or that mods as derivative works are not subject to copyright laws without additional scrutiny to prove sufficient originality.
Now please go learn how to actually have a discussion, or better yet, how NOT to necropost.
Are you serious??!!!! EVERYONE GAVE A DAM ABOUT TECHNIC! At first, since it was private nobody knew. And the fact that they didn't originally get the permissions is the reason why most people settle on FTB instead of technic. Also, look it up ANYWHERE. Even if you make a mudpack just for u to personally use, u still need permissions from ALL the modders
1. It's been around 20 days, why the hell did you reply?
2. Correct, correct, correct. No one gives a damn about private mod packs. No one cared about Technic when it was a small modpack distributed between a few people on Mediafire. No, you can not take someone to court over copyright infringement when it's a free product as there are no damages that can be claimed.
Or that mods as derivative works are not subject to copyright laws without additional scrutiny to prove sufficient originality.
Now please go learn how to actually have a discussion, or better yet, how NOT to necropost.
.a. Technically, mods are not legal if publicly distributed.
.b. Technically, Mojang could be screwed if mod makers were comprehended. Mods are a huge part of Minecraft. A majority of people play Minecraft with mods, and almost as many would be very unhappy if mods were eliminated. This would cause people to go to Mojang, in what you might call a protest, to allow mods, since Mojang has the power to allow them.
.c. I do not know any online sources for law data, but I believe there is something about things such as mods being legal as long as
..1. They are non-profit. Then modmakers can make their mods, as long as no money is made, credit is counted, and the owner(s) doesn't own/pwn the modmakers in court. So if Mojang hasn't stomped out mods, which they should know about, they're allowing these mods to be made.
..2. They are private, a situation where they can do what they want as long as they don't publicly release what they're doing. They're free to let friends in, but if its public by legal definition, then its obviously not private. Even if you release something to the public through private channels, its still public. You're releasing it to the general public, regardless of how you distribute, through private channels or public, through Skype or forum posts. The same applies for modpackers and Youtubers.
..3. Profit modmakers are something I haven't seen, and you guys probably haven't either. But what if they do exist? Technically, it is against the law to take someone else's work, change it up, and make money. But in the book somewhere it should say that its ok if the original maker/owner (Mojang) doesn't take action.
...-Donations is not considered profit. Donations are made to support an idea or cause, whether directly or indirectly. The donation can help pay for purchases and fees, motivation, or just the two bucks for your Bread Co. coffee. Yes, using money for coffee is technically personal use, therefore making it a profit if made through "donations" or products, there are unspoken rules, blurs, and bends that allow it. Like I said, if Mojang doesn't do anything, its ok.
..4. Credit is given. Although one technically does not have to give credit, the original maker/owner has the right to have them give credit. If they say they don't have to, or don't say anything at all, its ok.
.d. The bottom line is that after all this time, Mojang hasn't done anything about mods and mod makers, therefore permitting the public distribution of mods making them legal. And a little something quite a few people don't know: Mojang obviously can not disallow the use of private mods. That is a violation of privacy, and there would not be much point anyway. Its not public, and there's no profit.
II. Modpackers, Youtubers, and Whoever Else's Rights Based Upon Mod Makers' Rights
.a. If mod makers actually do have rights over their mods, they have their rights and can control distribution.
.b. Creators of modpacks are supposed to get permission for modpacks. Yes, I heard about Technic. What they did technically wasn't right, but if the modders didn't do anything, then they're safe. The same applies for making LP's or whatever else publicly involving the mod(s).
.c. Modders have a right to control public distribution of their creations, but do not have rights over private use, like Mojang. You can use mods for a modpack for a private server for you and a few frieds. They might not be able to sue do to age, lack of money, parentage, or for some other reason, they have a right to control distribution. Most mods don't have copyright, but still have rights anyways. Not only that, but there's a lot of fans out there that can get ticked. And a lot of them have skills.
.d. If modders do not have a right to control distribution, for whatever reason beside not having ownership because that was explained earlier, then you can do what you want with it, even if they say no. So you can do what you want, scott-free, if you're a piece of crap. If you respect people and their work, then you'll abide by their requests and use the mod for public reasons as they state. But if you're nice, they should be casual with your wants.
To be summarize and be conclusive, you can do what you want with what you want as long as the owner doesn't say otherwise. I you're legally allowed to, then fans, supporters, and users will screw you over. And if they don't manage that, then you're a huge flippin' **** with a stone heart.
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Are you serious??!!!! EVERYONE GAVE A DAM ABOUT TECHNIC! At first, since it was private nobody knew. And the fact that they didn't originally get the permissions is the reason why most people settle on FTB instead of technic. Also, look it up ANYWHERE. Even if you make a mudpack just for u to personally use, u still need permissions from ALL the modders