(05-20-2010 12:02 PM)MattF Wrote: I got caught up in a thread over on TAZ regarding the free versus paid mods/plugins situation over on MyBB. I'll be honest. I've personally never used MyBB myself upto just, but I am what one might class as a touch stubborn on the point of keeping modifications and such like open and freely available rather than catering to the authors who charge for mods based upon O.S software, hence my interest in the subject. My intended approach to the situation was to create a site specifically for authors to make their mods/plugins/themes for MyBB freely available for all to use whilst not having to suffer the 'griping' that appears to be somewhat prevalent on the MyBB site towards them, (and the users of those mods), from the plugin authors who charge for their mods/plugins.
Hi MattF, I don't really think I'd really call that stubborn. For example OpenOffice exists to be a free alternative to a more popular office suite, and I can tell you the amount of effort required for such a project is huge.
I think your idea is nice and all, but I do wonder a bit on the practicality of your aim - for example, the MyBB modifications site only hosts free themes and plugins (though these may not comply with FOSS).
However, I'm open to ideas here and don't mind anyone wishing to transform this site to something they'll use.
(05-20-2010 12:02 PM)MattF Wrote: Btw, like the theme you have on here. 
Thanks, though it's just the "standard" Afresh theme with a few minor touchups
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