So PMDG are just enforcing their own EULA that everyone including the modders agreed to when purchasing the product which doesn't even forbid users to create mods but just makes the stipulation that modders contact them first before publishing their altered versions of PMDG's property. Much ado about nothing.

1 hour ago, kdfw__ said:

What’s wrong with PMDG enforcing their IP rights?  Besides, modder can ask for their permission. 
 

the usual kast of karacters never fail to chime in on creepy personal dev bashing, as on cue. 

Exhibit 1 why Avsim needs a downvote option.

2 minutes ago, threegreen said:

So PMDG are just enforcing their own EULA that everyone including the modders agreed to when purchasing the product which doesn't even forbid users to create mods but just makes the stipulation that modders contact them first before publishing their altered versions of PMDG's property. Much ado about nothing.

Exhibit 2.

14 minutes ago, JRBarrett said:

This was RSR’s response to someone who recently asked about modding textures and distributing the mod. The key is asking permission before “just doing it”

”Now modding itself is not a terrible thing. If you mode something in a manner that you think others might enjoy- we simply ask that you reach out to us and ask our permission before you go uploading it places. Most of the time we are okay with it- but we need a chance to be sure it doesn't have unintended consequences you may not have considered, and also need to be sure it isn't outside of compliance with our license agreement with Boeing.”

 

https://forum.pmdg.com/forum/main-forum/general-discussion-news-and-announcements/196085-pmdg-eula-and-modding-or-tampering-with-files

 

What Robert has stated makes sense and has every right to enforce this - also it is not cheap to IP a product and financially has to be maintained - I dont know if they actually patented this product if so PMDG has total rights to what is done and not done with Their product

I have many patents in my day job and its serious stuff

Edited June 10, 20224 yr by Richard Sennett

2 minutes ago, rjack1282 said:

Exhibit 2.

Excuse me, I summarized what's happening by the looks of it given what has been posted. Is that not allowed? Why would you need to downvote that?

27 minutes ago, rjack1282 said:

Exhibit 1 why Avsim needs a downvote option.

Exactly why we don't need a down vote option. 

2 minutes ago, rocketlaunch said:

Exactly why we don't need a down vote option

Exactly why I upvoted your comment. 

This is one that’s clearly not going anywhere. As a few users pointed out the reasons why the mod is not allowed for community distribution, there’s really not much to discuss. Their EULA has made it clear and they’re enforcing it.