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

Hey all, I just wanted to tell every one a Merry Christmas (even though Its still Eve here but still, you know what I mean)

I'd like to thank all of you for staying with us; really. It means so much to us, we may not be a big fancy trading group and such but we have you guys and you guys ARE JUST AWESOME
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I just can't express my love for you guys, you made this group possible. Thank you so much. I hope you guys can hang on; we're very sorry that there wasn't a giveaway, its been quite costly this year guys. Sorry :(

To the best of you, and may you get many hat drops and card drops.

The 17th giveaway is over! the winners are as follows:

1st Selected: Quil and Ink

2nd Selected: FrozenHaxor

3rd Selected: Pepermuntbal4

Congrats to all of you, you have been added to ensure that your prizes reach you.

In light of the few that were selected, here's the comments section highlights.


virtual items are love, virtual items are life - Haunted GameCrasher

I like potato salad- They're Coming Up My Bus!

I'm in, best of luck to everyone~!~ -david | TTC

Yay.... -2tired2type- -Shadows End (Lee)


The next giveaway will be coming up soon, subscribe to the Giveaway Archive Forum in the Discussions Section to always stay informed whenever a new giveaway begins when you're not around to witness the announcements.

Don't forget to spread a little of the love and invite friends to the group.

See you on the next giveaway!

-Matt

Hello everyone! I'm back from my break from steam, that being said, let's kick things off with a bang, we've got some really good prizes that could be yours, spread the word to friends and sign up for this giveaway, because the first selected person will win a Team Spirit Bill's Hat!

There will be 3 people selected to win, there are 1st 2nd and 3rd places. The prizes to be given away are as follows:


1st Selected: http://steamproxy.com/profiles/76561198079505708/inventory/#440_2_3080595457

2nd Selected: http://steamproxy.com/profiles/76561198079505708/inventory/#440_2_2981617667
http://steamproxy.com/profiles/76561198079505708/inventory/#440_2_2913212019

3rd Selected: http://steamproxy.com/profiles/76561198079505708/inventory/#440_2_2981617687
http://steamproxy.com/profiles/76561198079505708/inventory/#440_2_2932422811


Just post a comment below, and you're in, the entry time will end Sunday at 12:00 PM EST, any entries that are sent after that time will be considered invalid and the winners of the giveaway will be announced.

Don't forget to intvite your friends and subscribe to the giveaway forum to be notified when ever a new giveaway begins!

Good luck guys! And stay frosty.

-Matt

We're recruiting members for a Highlander team, if you're good at Team Fortress 2, and want to sign up to prove yourself, add the leader of the team, one of our admins, Hobo: http://steamproxy.com/id/skullcrusher343/

Direct sponsorship from the foundation is expected in order to supply team members with everything needed.

To those who are interested, ask any questions you have to Hobo, the time for signing up is short, and if we don't get in this season, we'll be entering in next year.

Good luck guys!

-Matt