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New Precautions and Guidelines for the Mod List
🕑 Added 2024-02-13 05:14:09 +0000 UTCHello there everyone,
Due to the malware situation there are going to be some changes with the way I handle mod list updates. Creators, this affects you as well, so please read.
Although I resumed Mod List updates on Feb. 10th, I do want to be clear that I AM taking precautions before listing mods as Updated/Compatible. Even though I’ve always had a disclaimer in place on all Mod List pages, I still want to help prevent you from downloading a malicious mod.
Mod List Precautions
For the time being, in order for mods to be listed as Updated in the Mod List, at least one of the following must apply:
- Creator confirms they updated the mod (via social media, their discord, etc.)
- Creators, if you want to make sure I see your updates, you’re more than welcome to tag or message me on any of my social medias. - The mod is from the creator’s own website (that they have full control over).
- The mod is from CurseForge or TSR (since both have already improved their security to protect against this malware).
- I check the mod to confirm there’s no dangerous scripts attached to it.
However, even with these precautions in place, I still can’t guarantee every mod will be 100% safe. Unfortunately, there’s only so much I can do.
New Creator Guidelines (Updated)
I did touch on this a bit a few posts ago, but I’ve made some slight changes since.
These guidelines will be in place permanently in order to not only help protect against fake/malicious accounts, but also to avoid adding new creators that upload and then disappear…never to be heard from again.
So, ALL of the following must apply before mods from NEW creators are added to the Mod List:
- Their mod must be submitted using the Mod Submission form. I will no longer add mods from new creators myself. So, if you want them tracked, please submit them.
- Their first mod must be at least one month old.
- They must show some sort of interaction within the community. Such as:
- Posting news about their mod(s) when needed (e.g., confirm them compatible for patches, issue warning(s) when needed, etc.).
- Keeping their mod(s) maintained.
- Active on their social medias. - Their mods are checked by me or another trusted source.
I don’t expect anyone to keep track of these New Creator Guidelines. You’re more than welcome to submit a new creator as soon as they publish a mod. It just won’t be added until they’ve met all of my guidelines. However, I’ll keep your report until they do (so you won’t have to re-submit).
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I’ll update other guideline and info pages throughout Scarlet’s Realm with all of this information by the end of the week.
If you need any clarifications, have any questions, or have ideas for new guidelines…please feel free to to leave a comment below!
~Scarlet
Comments
Scarlet
Hello there! No, there's no team. Scarlet's Realm is just me, Scarlet. If there was a team, everyone in it would be credited. I appreciate you asking, but I don't need an extra set of hands. I have no issues keeping the mod list updated. Thank you though.
Nairee Whye-Monroe
Sim SoldierPn
Yes! I too am grateful- and really impressed with how hard you guys work for the community! Very cool,
MuchiMuchi
tysm for all that you do!
Scarlet
You're welcome! I would like to give you a more definite answer, but it's really hard to do that in this situation without being 100% sure. I personally believe Patreon downloads are fine because we do have 2FA (I would assume all creators would have it enabled) and there hasn't been any cases from Patreon up to this point. You just never know though, so take the proper precautions.
Kat
Thanks you! I almost exclusively use Patreon/patreon email links so I haven’t had any malware issues yet but I’ll let you know if I come across any
Katchioga Bediako
This was my first concern, this and Tumblr page links. Thanks for addressing this question so quickly.
Katchioga Bediako
So am I.
Scarlet
I can't give you a 100% for sure answer for that. There hasn't been any issues with this in anyone's patreon files so far.
Linda McKnight
Thank you for all you hard work and what I can only imagine must take so much of your time. You are amazing and I am very greatful, Thank you
Kat
Safe to download from Patreon itself and/or emails from creators patreons?
