forfeit Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) BetterThanSpyware 1.0.4 for KSP 0.24Tired of looking through every updated mod for self replicating libraries that send your "anonymized" data to a random web site? Fret no more. This mod aims to disable the ModStatistics data collection without the need to jump through any hoops. Simply extract the contents of the archive to your GameData\ folder.The current release is 1.0.4. It has been tested against ModStatistics 1.0.3 on Windows systems.Download | Source | License | Author Edited July 19, 2014 by stupid_chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzilla Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks for this, dunno why opt-in wasn't default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaran Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Been using this since forfeit came up with the idea, makes life so much less annoying after having to remove something I don't want from many of the addons I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAHaggis Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I've only registered to thank forfeit for this, now I can play without the fear of malicious software! You're doing Jeb's work, friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynak Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 dunno why opt-in wasn't default. According to the author: Because then, less people would be tracked... err, i mean participate.Anyways, i've been going through archives deleting the the modstat libs, but this will be a nice second ring of safety. Now, if only i could disable the intrusive forced update checks, from the plugins of a certain very popular and respected developer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadLuck Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Bit embarrassing for Squad that it takes steps like this to keep our mods clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal_vager Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Not really, it's more embarrassing for the modders who are using this feature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vardicd Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Personally, I'm okay with ModStatistics. If it enables them to make better mods so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ippo Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Isn't it easier to just provide a cfg with the opt-out option set, instead of a full-blown plugin? EDIT: Also, I think you should clear this with Majiir. I'm not sure if this is compliant with ModStatistic's license: "License: You may redistribute unmodified versions of ModStatistics. All other rights are reserved."It's basically an empty plugin, true, but since you forked the repo and deleted code... not sure if it's kosher. Edited July 19, 2014 by Ippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratzap Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Have some rep, me I just search for 'ModSt' in GameData and delete everything that matches but I can see why this has a use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrGeneral Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Downloading immediately, because apparently "people don't want to opt in because they don't want to send info to a random website" isn't clear enough for some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forfeit Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Isn't it easier to just provide a cfg with the opt-out option set, instead of a full-blown plugin? Either way a file has to be distributed and this was honestly easier than figuring out what string I would need to put in a file and where that file goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ippo Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Either way a file has to be distributed and this was honestly easier than figuring out what string I would need to put in a file and where that file goes.Yes, but this is (imho) violating ModStatistic's license and you are not allowed to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forfeit Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 EDIT: Also, I think you should clear this with Majiir. I'm not sure if this is compliant with ModStatistic's license: "License: You may redistribute unmodified versions of ModStatistics. All other rights are reserved."It's basically an empty plugin, true, but since you forked the repo and deleted code... not sure if it's kosher.https://help.github.com/articles/github-terms-of-service section F.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadLuck Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Internet lawyers incoming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ippo Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 https://help.github.com/articles/github-terms-of-service section F.1.Actually this gives you permission to fork it, but Majiir has decided to hold all the rights and explicitly states that you are not allowed to distribute a modified version of his mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpast Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 You can fork. That doesn't mean you can do anything with the fork.Of course, you could make a decent case something this simple isn't subject to copyright. So there's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAHaggis Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Having used Github extensively, it's very clear that Github's policy directly trumps Majiir's. Since he put it up as a public repository, that means anyone can fork it and distribute that fork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tippis Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Actually this gives you permission to fork it, but Majiir has decided to hold all the rights and explicitly states that you are not allowed to distribute a modified version of his mod.Doesn't particularly matter. It's not his mod any more after it's forked, and by hosting it publicly on github, he gives people permission to fork it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralTigerclaw Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Considering the requirement that source code is presented along side a mod, it's not like ModStatistics can hide what it's doing. In fact, if there was going to be malicious traffic, it wouldn't be packaged in ModStatistics, it would be hidden inside some other mod while ModStatistics would be either a convenient scapegoat for the person intending malicious use, or misdirection.I just don't understand the paranoia of people you'll never meet knowing random things about you. So long as it isn't account numbers or my social security, people can know whatever random things they want about me. Doesn't bother me if you know how many hours of KSP I play a week, or what foods I eat. There's nothing about me worth knowing that isn't financial data.*DRAMATIZATION*WATCHER 1: We have movement.WATCHER 2: How so?WATCHER 1: Person ZXQ5471 just opened KSP and went to the bathroom.WATCHER 2: Which one was ZXQ5471 again?WATCHER 1: The... The guy in Ozona. I think. Might be the one in Braceville.WATCHER 2: That... narrows it down. You don't remember why we're watching this data, do you?WATCHER 1: Statistical compilation, I think.WATCHER 2: Ah yes... ... To do what?WATCHER 1: I have no idea. Most I could do with this is seem like a creepy fortune teller if I called him up over the phone.WATCHER 2: We're so evil.WATCHER 1: Verily... Anything good on over there?WATCHER 2: Not really. Person PQZ8492 just installed EngineIgnitor and person ABCXYZ01 deleted RemoteTech and installed Life Support.WATCHER 1: *Sarcastic* Whoa now! That's some exciting stuff.*Watchers 1 and 2 share a look before busting out laughing.*WATCHER 1: I am so flippin' bored... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupid_chris Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thread closed and download removed until this is sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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