we need some sections here, its getting cluttered

 

I propose 3 sections: Plugin Releases, Plugin Help and Requests, Textures and Skins

 

Plugin Releases section should:

• need approval for each post
  
• it should be required to post the source on all plugins, no binaries (moderators will compile upon approval/virus-scan)
  
• there should be no auto-update

other two sections have the same rules as all the other sections

somewhat like what aiw had

I approve this message!

Don't say Plugins, NTA hates that word... that's why the "mods" are called scripts :> anyway yeah I agree with this. Also if we can disable downloading of attachments but only for regular users Tech Support and above you be able to "enable" them.

Don't say Plugins, NTA hates that word... that's why the "mods" are called scripts

.NET is not a scripting language (lua and python for example are), InfinityScript has "script" because it is a wrapper for the GSCR (game script runtime)

Also if we can disable downloading of attachments but only for regular users Tech Support and above you be able to "enable" them.

My suggestion is that the approver of such releases will compile them manually, ensuring that no malicious behavior is inside the code. We don't want random members posting .dll's with sneaky things inside them

does staff even know how to audit code?

does staff even know how to audit code?

I do, at least.

Nothing says I can't read code, I just can't develop my own. ;p

I don't entirely understand all the concepts of this post, but I guess it can't hurt to say "dooo eeeet"

My suggestion is that the approver of such releases will compile them manually, ensuring that no malicious behavior is inside the code. We don't want random members posting .dll's with sneaky things inside them

I must agree with this part.

Plus, faster plugin development would be achieved through code sharing.

Plus, faster plugin development would be achieved through code sharing.

Well yes, in doing this everyone can leech off others

Plus, faster plugin development would be achieved through code sharing.

Well yes, in doing this everyone can leech off others

Most people do release their source then again some don't. I would still suggest a private thing between staff and mod makers.

Plus, faster plugin development would be achieved through code sharing.

Well yes, in doing this everyone can leech off others

Most people do release their source then again some don't. I would still suggest a private thing between staff and mod makers.

ok, plugin developers can request whether their source be shown or not - only the approving staff will see the code (and remove it before approving)

We need source code on things like those too:

viewtopic.php?f=30&p=128079#p128079

or does the rule apply to server scripts only?

I was coming here about the same ^

That rule should apply to executables aswell. All compiled material should follow that procedure.

or does the rule apply to server scripts only?

server scripts only

A virustotal 100% clean will do for non-server scripts.