Until the system is changed so that the thread starter does not receive author credit when it comes to titles, awards, etc. I believe ports should continue to require the author's permission to start a new thread.
A port is essentially clerical work. It requires no creative thought, little coding or design skills, etc. It doesn't deserve the same credit as an original mod release.
If you are dying to share your port and don't have permission to start a new release thread, post it in the original mod's thread.
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