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legionofangels · #1 09-24-2008, 12:15 AM

I'm just wondering what your take is on using modifications that are no longer supported.

Would you as a site owner/forum owner still use them or recommend that they not be used since there is no support for them?

Videx · #2 09-24-2008, 12:54 AM

If they work, who cares?

legionofangels · #3 09-24-2008, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Videx

If they work, who cares?

Security issues, problems with other areas of your core product that they didn't find before abandoning the code, etc.

Videx · #4 09-24-2008, 01:43 AM

That would mean it's not working.

Dismounted · #5 09-24-2008, 05:03 AM

Having security issues doesn't mean it's not working...

Anyway, I don't use many modifications not coded by myself - but if I had to, I would be able to "support" the modification myself.

If you are not able to code, then I would not suggest using them.

Marco van Herwaarden · #6 09-24-2008, 09:27 AM

This depends greatly on the situation:

- Are admins able to correct code themself? If yes, i don't see problem with using unsupported code. If not, i would stay away from it.

- Is the modification an essential part of your website. If yes, i would not use an unsupported modification.

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