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Looks like the Ghostrunner developers also have an issue with paid mods running off their IP.

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[–] erin@piefed.blahaj.zone 25 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I am an artist who is VERY anti-IP law. The system as it exists is evil and does far more harm than good. IP is not some holy grail that deserves protection when it can be so easily abused. I would rather have no IP law than the current system, but I'll settle for reforms.

[–] Vespair@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

I agree with this.

That said, the prohibition of paid mods should be a cultural matter, not a legal one. It shouldn't be illegal, but we as a gaming community should refuse to engage with them as poor practice

[–] Retro_unlimited@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Makes me think of all the day care places with Disney characters painted outside the walls…

[–] iamthetot@piefed.ca -5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Evil is a really strong word that I'm not sure I can get behind here.

[–] erin@piefed.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 days ago

It's part of an overall system that protects the Haves from the Have-Nots. I consider it evil.