Wulf

locked due to code being supposedly copied from another plugin. It will remaing locked/unavailable until both issues are resolved.

When I read the rules for submitting plugins I saw that a plugin wouldn't be rejected just for having similar coding. Also this is the only "Paratroopers" plugin regardless if various code examples have been reused. No other plugin spawns Paratroopers with a tank/bradley with special effects as such this plugin's coding as a whole does not function exactly like any other. Will this site lock any plugin which claims copied coding from another author no matter how different the overal coding is?

I've notice allot of "reused coding" in allot but not all plugins and having the exact same features and yet they remain unlocked. Please forgive me if I seem out of place but I think it's not right for this plugin to be locked for claims of code being copied seeing how unique this plugin is and so unque that magic panel has an activated icon just for it "coded by different dev" and several others. By blocking this unique plugin you are also taking away from some unique functionalities of other plugins which uses this one to fucntion such as

Wulf

The code in question is claimed to have been copied from other plugins related to bots, which do not have permissible licensing. 

I've reviewed copywrite laws and as long as the segment of coding is not an exact copy of the claimer's coding then such claims can hold no weight. If variables for instance uses different names and the format of the coding itself within the "paratroopers" coding differs from the claimers accuzation then it cannot be considered a direct copy even if both segments of coding functions or outputs the same results.

I hope who ever made the decision to lock paratroopers plugin acually took a look at both of the coding segments before making a decision to lock a plugin which in turn has the potential to inconvient thousands of people who may wish to use the plugin in question.

If I made plugins that did the same thing every other plugin does or lets say "spawn with full health" as an example and someone made allegations of licensing violations I'm hoping there would be a simple investigation before just locking anyone's plugin on "claims alone".

If someone comes to this site with a claim of copywrite/licensing allegations then the accuser obviosly needs to provide proof of this by providing a copy of "his/her coding segment and the defendents segment of coding they believe to be in violation" of before taking action which punishes everyone who comes to this site wanting to use the targeted plugins.

If any plugin is immediatly locked whenever anyone makes a claim without providing any proof or edivence to support the claim than that would simply be morally wrong period.

If no proof has been provided or if no proof will be provided from the claimer to support the claims of a violation then the plugin in question should be unlocked as it would be extremely unfare actions taken upon the developer and everyone else who may depend on the plugin to drive their servers.

WhiteThunder

Disabling downloads of a plugin is not a decision made lightly. The code of the copied plugin was provided, and a significant portion of it was an exact match. Copyright voliations are also not the only reason downloads were disabled. Numerous servers have reported a critical saving issue, with steps to easily reproduce, and the author had not addressed it in a timely manner. That issue has the potential to impact many people, so it influenced the decision to temporarily disable the plugin while the author resolves these issues. I also personally helped identify the root cause in order to help the author expedite a fix, even though I do not use this plugin.

https://umod.org/community/paratroopers/25074-plugin-causing-server-to-not-auto-save

Thankyou very much for providing a clear explination WhiteThunder. Your explination is as clear and powerful as a lightling strike.

WHY IS EVERYONE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PLUGIN

been using this amazing plugin for 6 months and i have not had no issues legit not one single one.....come to my server and u will see paratroopers works as should without any issues sooooooooo what the hell community and i use 156 plugins ......

do you guys not server.save your server before u carelessly shut it down @community cause that would cause roll backs this makes 0 sense legit a perfectly working plugin my guys use skins and all server saves everyday as should so im scrathcing my head

@FastBurst im lost man your plugin is fine :S

Thodde26

I have make donate but i cant download the mod?
Plz help me
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