What defines a fine mod and what defines a bad one? I'm sure we all had this question at some point of our time being a mapper and as a modder at the same time. Is a mod considered "good" as long as it somehow helped make significant changes to a map even at the risk of mentally "injuring" the creator in the process? Moral conscience and empathy are universal, that's why humanity somehow did fine getting through up until this point; so I'm guessing your answer to that question earlier is "no".
Just yesterday, I witnessed a troubling event taking place on a certain set. It's about a modder giving his subjective / "constructive" suggestions for the map while putting some pressure on the creator. Screenshot for context:
So based on the images above, how would you judge this kind of behavior as a mapper and as a modder yourself? Do you find this annoying or even sad that incidents like this occurs in the mapping community? Or do you just shrug it off and see this as a form of 2021 humor? Or neutral?
PERSONAL THOUGHTS
Personally, I find this behavior disheartening as it creates a bad image of the mapping community itself. Newbie mappers like we were once would be hesitant of even getting to know the beauty of mapping. I used to be terrified of mods (a little even now) and it also took a courage just getting a BN's opinion.
Second, it puts a mental strain / pressure on the mapper-- admit it there's an instant where you want to please a modder's suggestion by applying his mod even though deep down you don't think its helpful.
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Is this kind of behavior acceptable? Do we just write it off as a form of "comedy"? Should this be labeled only as "playful, friendly" taunts? Or is this topic so pointless and tell [me] to "grow up, face reality"? Or is this particular incident not be taken seriously since it looks like it's modded by a prepubescent kid? I don't think this is not a matter of telling people to get accustomed or be mature in things like this and I think it's wrong to tell people that. It's a matter of morality.
I think etiquette and proper manners in modding should also be emphasized and reminded in the Modding Mentorship Program in order to create a healthy environment for both parties. If by chance this is a part of GMT's jurisdiction, what their take and their conclusion regarding this particular incident (or any related events) should be of no concern to me; this is just a call in order for our community to veer in the good and right direction.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If ever you're curious or this is your type of pastime entertainment, I politely ask that you don't try to search which set this was or who the users were in the image shown. Please refrain from doing so; it's not good for both parties. If you ever found the discussion by accident, do not link it on this thread and keep it confidential.
Just yesterday, I witnessed a troubling event taking place on a certain set. It's about a modder giving his subjective / "constructive" suggestions for the map while putting some pressure on the creator. Screenshot for context:
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So based on the images above, how would you judge this kind of behavior as a mapper and as a modder yourself? Do you find this annoying or even sad that incidents like this occurs in the mapping community? Or do you just shrug it off and see this as a form of 2021 humor? Or neutral?
PERSONAL THOUGHTS
Personally, I find this behavior disheartening as it creates a bad image of the mapping community itself. Newbie mappers like we were once would be hesitant of even getting to know the beauty of mapping. I used to be terrified of mods (a little even now) and it also took a courage just getting a BN's opinion.
Second, it puts a mental strain / pressure on the mapper-- admit it there's an instant where you want to please a modder's suggestion by applying his mod even though deep down you don't think its helpful.
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Is this kind of behavior acceptable? Do we just write it off as a form of "comedy"? Should this be labeled only as "playful, friendly" taunts? Or is this topic so pointless and tell [me] to "grow up, face reality"? Or is this particular incident not be taken seriously since it looks like it's modded by a prepubescent kid? I don't think this is not a matter of telling people to get accustomed or be mature in things like this and I think it's wrong to tell people that. It's a matter of morality.
I think etiquette and proper manners in modding should also be emphasized and reminded in the Modding Mentorship Program in order to create a healthy environment for both parties. If by chance this is a part of GMT's jurisdiction, what their take and their conclusion regarding this particular incident (or any related events) should be of no concern to me; this is just a call in order for our community to veer in the good and right direction.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If ever you're curious or this is your type of pastime entertainment, I politely ask that you don't try to search which set this was or who the users were in the image shown. Please refrain from doing so; it's not good for both parties. If you ever found the discussion by accident, do not link it on this thread and keep it confidential.