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You people seem to be determined to defend the sale to Microsoft. You have your heads buried in the sand. But I repeat, for the umpteenth time, I'm only concerned about the modders here; not players. Off you go, play on your Xbox, forget about the former modding community you enjoyed (ahem, you...

For once we are agreed. NO WAY could a server owner make a living from it, let alone a staffer. I don't care what anyone says, I'm sure about 99% of servers ran at a loss, just like mine. The costs are huge for a server big enough to attract plenty of players. Not just hosting, also the fees for...

O good grief. You have no idea. Financial reporting has quoted interviews stating that the Microsoft deal began three months ago, when Marcus Persson approached Microsoft HIMSELF. The deal was initially that he was to stay for six months after the purchase, but it's viewed unlikely that he will...

You guys are SPOT ON! That's what I'm mostly worried about, too! Mojang has ridden on the back of the work of these brilliant modders. I forgo updates so I can keep using these brilliant mods and plugins; the updates are nothing by comparison. So now, the danger is VERY REAL that Microsoft will...

The Financial Review report stated that Microsoft was expected to produce lesser updates for the PC versions and better updates for Xbox etc as a view to making those the main platforms over PC. It said that it was the only sensible objective if Microsoft was to make money from this deal. And I...

It's not about you playing. I don't think any of us got onto this thread to complain about whether or not you can enjoy playing Minecraft after the takeover; so funnily enough, your reply does not make me feel any better. This is about THIS, which you are on, which will not be there. These...

NO NO NO NO!! Modders can SUE FOR THAT! Mojang never paid them! The part of the plugin/mod that was their contribution BELONGS TO THE MODDER! Please, won't you young people find out the facts about copyright? Don't just cave in! Microsoft cannot bend the law, no matter how much it pays. Those...

I understand the need for players to feel positive; and how they can manage to do it. Because of course, players will feel little sting from this. Again I repeat, over and over, my concern is for this very community for one, as with Spigot and Technic and Bukkit; all of THAT will end. You do not...

That's because the modders are usually young people without the backup financially or the awareness of rights, to do anything about it. Microsoft would successfully bully all of you into backing down. WHAT?? oh no I repeat, this is not about playing; it's about modding. Nothing to lose for...

I agree with this plan in part. The deal is going through. However, FTB and other like communities no doubt should still form a two-part plan: a) Wait to see if they let you keep modding or not; b) if they let you, all is fine, do nothing. If they do not, form a development community to make a...

So now you are coming to my point again at last. What happens to FTB? It will have no place in a Microsoft world. And I also agree that modders have not wanted money for their work; that is why I am so concerned about them. That is why I love the Minecraft community. As an old person, I have...

Possibly so. What the real situation is there, I came on here to ask, in fact. And if they do claim these mods, yes they will make a fortune from them. But I'm aware of copyright law, and from what I can see, they do not own them; only Minecraft's initial coding, not the rest. Not the ideas...

This is not even about Minecraft; it's about FTB. This is its own creation; its future is now at risk. Minecraft will continue. But imagine Minecraft without Bukkit; without FTB; without Technic; without Spigot. You won't have to imagine for long, in fact... I'm saying, keep the community...

Good for you! I hope so too! In fact, I'm more than positive that a new game with the same democratic community is bound to rise out of this. I just hope it's you guys, and I'm recommending that you try.

YES JEDI, YES! You are getting this. I'll do anything I can to save the Minecraft community. It was the best thing I ever saw as far as global communities go, and has given me hope for the future in the hands of you young people. I won't let it get snuffed out for a few billion bucks, and I...

Thank you Jedi. That's the spirit. I keep seeing people complaining about what's coming (did any of you see what's happened to Bukkit AT ALL? This is next) and not thinking proactively. Notch, Microsoft; whoever. They do not own the world! Why must you clever, creative people act as though you...

yea yea billion. 2.5 in fact. And EULA is a separate thingy. You do not understand what it states and you are assuming here. As I said, developers own their part of creations. I know copyright. EULA does not come into it. That's a users' agreement. Permission to use their code was already...

For god's sake do not fight in defensive mode; it's time for aggressive. Look at the talent you have gathered here! Far more than Mojang ever hired to work on its game! I am happy to let Minecraft updates pass me by, to be able to use what you people create! YOU ARE BETTER! Make a new game! You...

Hate to be a 'doomsayer', but tell me what's happening as far as FTB is concerned? Because this is all going down badly out there... Microsoft will not allow modding of its game; the sale will be complete any day now. This has obviously been in the pipeline for months, and makes sense of the...