Very sad it has come to this.
The very premise and excitement of this thread has been lost with these new rules.
This thread grew because of the generosity members, and the fact that any panel can be modified. Panels submitted from the first posts of the thread had been modified. As a matter of fact, I am sure I can safely bet there are more modified panels in this forum as there are originals. Also the fact that it has been acceptable to modify a panel to a person's liking. And re-submit it.
Have people used other's work for monetary gain? Yes. Will these new rules stop that? No.
I am suggesting a rule that follows the premise of this thread, not kill the thread entirely.
There will always be those in any forum that will teasingly wave a piece of candy in a child's face and not give them any. We have seen examples of that here. Fine, be a dick. But dont expect praise.
There are artist here such as @COSTAJUNIOR and @Exhumed that put out some high quality panels for sale. I can only imagine how much time spent creating some of them. I only mention these two because they are the most prolific posters. It takes a lot of talent and skills to create some of these panels. If you dont want to pay for one -DONT BUY IT! Pretty simple huh?
My suggestion is to keep it as it always was. It is too simple to ignore or block the 'sellers'. Those that dont - choose not to. So quit whining.
Keeping it the way it was:
1) Post a just a screenshot if you just want to be a show-off dickhead.
2) Post a screenshot and the sensor file if wanting to share it for others to enjoy.
3) If a person does choose to share the file, they do so knowing the file can and most likely will be modded. No permission required.
4) If you have a problem with rule #3, dont post the file! Duh!
5) Anyone can download and mod any sensor file posted. Also resubmit the modded file for others.
6) If a person downloads, mods, and resubmits another's work, then credit should be given to original poster
Those 6 rules have always been acceptable here until the 'Seller Shit Storm' started. SHARING is what made this thread the biggest of the forum. That fact alone.
So let me reiterate; if you dont want your panel modded and shared, DONT POST THE FILE!
Now everyone will be happy once again.
I see absolutely no problem or issue with the rules I suggested. I am sure the majority will agree. But then it is The Woke World these days, so minority takes precedence.
If you agree with my suggested rules, then please speak up in the forums or PM an Admin.