Creating a mod post seems like a very simple thing. This topic are some tips & guidelines on making your post.

1: Cite the original author. Nobody likes when their work is not appreciated, so when you post a mod, credit all contributors to the mod.

2: Add original links. In line with the above guideline, respect the link. Give the authors credit. If they use adf.ly or DepositFiles to make a few bucks off their links, respect that. If they never used adf.ly, don't add your own.

3: Include the version of the game. Nobody wants to download a mod for an old version. Include the version of the game to avoid confusion.

4: Embed images. Although this cannot be enforced, this is something that a lot of users will find beneficial. Links cannot provide a safe gateway. Use websites like imgur.com or attach your pictures to the post. It is safer, and makes the topic look a lot better.

5: Do not post and already posted mod. Nobody needs a mod posted twice, just don't do it.

6: Screenshots must be from the latest version of the game. If not applied, the topic will be deleted.

7: You must state the version of the game an updated mod was originally from.

If anybody has recommendations for other guidelines, leave them below and I'll add them.

I think Mods should be looked at by someone before being posted to make sure it's not just using other parts of another mod. Now obviously if they just use like 1 mienute texture it's fine. But like a whole physics file or something shouldn't be allowed.

LMGamer456 wrote: Hence my emphasis on giving everybody credit.

David02 wrote:
Yea there needs to be a HUGE emphasis on credit.

6: Screenshots of the mod must be from the latest version of game or at least the version the mod was made for.

Moved to Released Mods and replaced the one by Spoutnik with permission by Jericho.

Rule #2 has been updated.

BEFORE:
2: Add original links. In line with the above guideline, respect the link. Give the authors credit. If they use adf.ly or DepositFiles to make a few bucks off their links, respect that.

AFTER
2: Add original links. In line with the above guideline, respect the link. Give the authors credit. If they use adf.ly or DepositFiles to make a few bucks off their links, respect that. If they never used adf.ly, don't add your own.

I think that when someone posts a mod, it should be checked by someone to ensure it doesn't have any type of virus, malware, etc.

Smorboll wrote: In the history of the forum, never has there ever been a virus in a mod.

Actually it's not a bad idea. But: for example GSHAPIROY has over 50 files uploaded on this forum. I think every modder/member should be controlled not every time you post a mod because you don't want to have to wait several days before the file is checked.