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To Ryan from Innovation Studios
Ryan,

Do you have permission (from all the mod authors) to charge for installations of the following mods?

Email To A Friend Mod
MyFavorites(portal) Mod
Deadlink Reporter Mod
Newsletter Notify Mod
Relevency Search Mod
Download.com Style Span Pages Mod
Search Subcategories Mod




Installs:http://wiredon.net/gt
FAQ:http://www.perlmad.com

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Hi,

I sent out emails to all the authors, yes. The most common response was asking for a link. EVERY modification has the authors name and a link to their web page. I also contacted Gossamer Threads, who had a concerned response but did not say no. They were very concerned because people are using Links 2.0 and not paying and most of the time there is no way to track their use. I make users aware of the fact that using Links for profit without a license can get them in trouble.

There are MANY other installers who install mods from other authors without asking their permission. The only difference between me and them is that I do a few instead of just one or two.

Thanks again to everybody who has contributed to the Links community and made it what it has become. If you look around on the net I KNOW you will not find any other product as great as Links with as many users who are dedicated to making it even better.

Thanks again!



Until next time...

Ryan

http://links.innovationstudios.com/
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I have three requests concerning the use of my mod (in addition to the link in the template)
1) please do not use a canned copy of the mod. use the most recent version available from my site.
2) use the name 'PortalLinks' rather than MyFavorites when referencing the mod in your installation service.
3) update the link to point to camelsoup.com.
--Drew
Links 2.0 stuff
http://www.camelsoup.com
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Re: To Ryan from Innovation Studios In reply to
Yep Ryan asked my permission to use a couple of mods, which is fine by me.

Glenn

Links 2 Mods Site:
http://cgi-resource.co.uk/pages/links2mods.shtml
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Re: To Ryan from Innovation Studios In reply to
Hi Drew,

No problem, I will have that info updated by tomorrow!

If there is any other requests that mod authors have why don't you let me know and i'll take care of it =)




Until next time...

Ryan

http://links.innovationstudios.com/
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Could you list the exact mods you are using because Email a Friend and Deadlink Reporter are very broad and don't identify who wrote them.

Installs:http://wiredon.net/gt
FAQ:http://www.perlmad.com

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First of all, it's a good thing to ask mod authors for permission and/or link back to them, but - before we start witchhuntin' - installers are not paid for a mod, but rather for the time and effort installing that mod. Legally, that's a slight difference (as long as that mod is available for free). Wink

Thomas
http://links.japanref.com
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That isn't the point Thomas.

It is taking possible earnings aways from the mod authors themselves who should have first priority in accepting installation requests.

Installs:http://wiredon.net/gt
FAQ:http://www.perlmad.com

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Hi,

Yes, Thomas is right. But on the other hand there are many installers who will get paid to install a mod. They are getting paid for the install, not the mod. Same thing here!

And Paul, how come you are getting so defensive? I realize you are looking out for the mod authors but i'm pretty sure they all know about this and nobody has had any complaints...if they did I would do whatever they wanted me to to make it better, like with Drew.

It's just my feeling that it is the mod author's place to contact me if there is a problem, not yours.




Until next time...

Ryan

http://links.innovationstudios.com/