The Ethics of Updating for VB3 a VB2 Hack That You Didn't Write

[Erwin]

Originally Posted by spence2

I'm neither a hacker nor a programmer, just an average visitor to vB.org. I remain amazed by both the generosity and knowledge of the authors of the mods presented here and wish in no way for anyone to infringe upon their rights.

However, as an average "joe" visitor when I see a vB2 mod that I hope will be updated to work with vB3 I am left wondering if this will ever occur. Is the author working on it? Gone away, lost interest and could care less about updating their mod? Or are they feverishly working on an update?

Might there be a pragmatic way to vB.org to inquire of the authors their intentions? Might they be asked if they are willing to allow others to carrying on with updating (with credit given) if they have no interest in doing so themselves? Might there be a way for vB.org to help streamline the process for everyone involved?

I dunno...just asking.

Feel free to PM or email the original authors.

Most authors, if they are too busy to do it, will allow others to update their hacks, as long as proper credit is given.