Modification Graveyard issue...

[Ohiosweetheart]

This may have been asked before, but I can't find it so I'm asking again.

When a mod release is moved to the modification graveyard, there is no notice to those who have downloaded it as to why. We can't even ask why, on the thread.

I have two mods from Boofo that were moved there very recently and I'd like to know why. Specifically, if there are security issues, or server load issues, or the author asked that it be moved, I'd like to know.

It can't be that hard to make a brief post at the end of that thread, can it? All I see is a bold "this thread has been moved to the modification graveyard". Well no dang duh. But why?

[King Kovifor]

If there is a security issue, the users are notified most of the time (I also believe the This Modification is Now In the Grave Yard is in a different color, but don't quote me on that one). But, I can say (as the one to remove Boofo's mods) that the ones in question were removed because of having no files.

[Ohiosweetheart]

but - I downloaded his mods. There were files on them as late as a week ago. I still have them stored on my computer.

[Dismounted]

That's because Boofo himself removed the files.

[Ohiosweetheart]

Ok that would explain why he hasn't answered my pm.
Things get so weird around here, lol.

Thanks y'all.

I still think it's a good idea to post some kind of a brief explanation as to why a mod is moved to the graveyard.

There is no security risks or malfunctions in Boofo's hacks, you can continue to have them on your forum... he removed all his work in a single move last week for personal reasons... no relation with his codes...

and yes, i suppose it would be good to have a memo sent to people who clicked "installed" when something like this occurs.. but it's the coder's responsability to post a release update when they do...

[Mark.B]

I'm speculating here, but Boofo had an issue last week with someone that he claimed had stolen and released one of his hacks. He asked in the thread for that hack to be removed, but it wasn't, (I think the author was disputing the stolen claim) and now he's removed all his files and his avatar is gone, so I think we can put two and two together from that.

A great shame.

you are speculating, but you are right for 10% of the reasons... i don't think people need to know why Boofo removed his work.

now that an reason was given, i suggest this thread be closed.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Let me clear 1 thing up:

If a modification is in the Graveyard, then it has been deleted. Reasons for deletion can be:
- Author requested removal
- Author did not attach files or removed them
- Copyright issues
- Not according to the rules

The reason why it has been removed is something between the author and staff. Knowing the reason only would be to answer the curisosity of other users.

If there is a potential vulnerability discovered in a modification, then it is moved to a Quarantine forum and all members that have marked it as installed will receive a notification of the reason for quarantining the modification. The author will be given the details of the potential exploit so he can fix them. Once the issue is resolved, the modification is made available to public again and all members that had it marked as installed are notified about the update.

[PoetJA-1975]

OK - That's nice to know, as I too have installed a few Boofo modifications. So glad to know there's no security flaws or potential exploits, etcetera... But I will also say - vBulletin.org is a place where the majority of us are trying to improve our vBulletin forums. For a coder to go around crying because someone has used some bit of code that is freely shared here anyway is 1. RIDICULOUS, 2. A CRYING SHAME, and 3. A BIT CHILDISH.

Jacquii.