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Wondered if this would be good for the Wishlist.

A Forum devoted just to user donated styles for those looking for something not found in BIAB or RB.
Also tips and videos for style creation or modification could go here to make it easier for those new to or not adept at this.

Carkins



At face value, that's a great idea, Cark! I'm sure everybody would like to acquire more styles for free...

But people already trade the URLs of web locations where free styles can be found. Setting up a way to send files risks copyright infringement, and PGMusic has always made decisions that guard their legal interests where that is concerened. Its far easier to STAY out of questionable territory than it is to fight a legal battle once you're in it. And regarding a user driven forum, they would have all the liability but none of the control over what gets sent.

It would also be contrary to Notes Norton's best interest, since the most likely abuse would be the illegal trading of his styles. He has added so much to the forum and indeed, to the whole experience of using PGMusic products, it would be bad form to expose him to that kind of risk. As it stands now, I think there is a generally accepted respect for his intellectual property rights among forum users. But, the more convenient it becomes to break the rules, the more inclined good people are to step over the line. My vote would be not to create an incentive to steal. I know that's not your intent, but it could easily spiral out of the original intent and become something less desirable. Its better not to open up a pillow on a windy day than it is to try to regather 100% of the feathers after the unwise deed is done.

A forum dedicated to style making tips and tricks would be very cool though. I'd plus-one that idea in a heartbeat!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ey71h8ep047758h/AAC12jNM0Hz9Q8zsh5iDeqNHa?dl=0