I don't know if many of you browse the steam workshop and store page but there is now a section where you can "buy" mods for skyrim which this is the only game in effect right now and hopefully it will not progress into others.

I quote from a knowledgeable friend on this:
"Because the steam workshop is a way for people to share their creations with the community, and bring joy and satisfaction to make Skyrim just that much more playable. By making the a a pay-for store in-game items, steam is essentially monopolizing a game which people have already paid a sum of money for.
Modding is a hobby, not a career

Comment on this situation (From the comments)

"Valve's monetization of Steam Workshop mods - in it's current state - is very detrimental to the PC modding ecosystem as a whole.

Additionally, in its current state, many developers responsible for very, VERY influential mods (such as SKSE in the case of Skyrim) will not be seeing a single cent of revenue despite the fact that many, many mods relying on content from SKSE will be sold.

Valve has demonstrated a complete inability to curate content (see: Greenlight and Early Access), and it isn't going to be any better with paid mods. Nobody is going to be there to stop scammers from selling mods that are free elsewhere, and in the end the only people who stand to win is Valve, who gets to take a slice of the pie while doing nothing in return."

Now, the other half is that it is nice to see some recognition going to modders but this happens everyday on the workshop with the top mods and such. Steam is going to get money in any way, they're just like that.

I respect all opinions and wish to hear them and note; I am not in such way forcing this upon you, if you wish not to sign it, that's fine; I'll still love you either way .

https://www.change.org/p/valve-remove-the-paid-content-of-the-steam-workshop