Devs call for Flightsim.to boycott over proposed changes

New library at Flightsim.com

The whole website has had a facelift, and the library has become much more user-friendly:

"The new and updated file manager offers a variety of flexible options. Content creators are encouraged to upload their creations and explore the new features. As the creator, you have complete control over your work and can determine how it's presented and updated.
We would greatly appreciate your input in expanding and creating categories for easy file navigation. For example, a category specifically for 'PMDG DC-6 Liveries' would be more useful than a generic 'FSX Aircraft' category.

The new upload options include more specific details for each file type, such as aircraft origin, manufacturer, paints, aircraft, ICAO code, and country for scenery.

Compared to the old format where files were uploaded manually by a librarian, the new system is fully automatic, allowing the author to have complete autonomy over their work. Users can now engage and comment on files, with ultra-high resolution screenshots available for better visualization. Additionally, the new site integrates files and discussions, while the old system used a separate platform."
 
Yes, flightsim.com's new UI is much more modern and user friendly. I have a few issues with it is a user, such as the fact that hardly any text fits under the thumbnail for each addon, so you can't really know what it is until after you click on it. But with a few tweaks it could be a contender. It was disruptive that they had to break every old link to the site on the internet when they renovated, but it will be worth it.

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I admit I've got used to look for MSFS freeware only in flightsim.to for (many) months. It has been the reference site during all this time, and the rest deemed virtually useless. All in all, it was easy and convenient (to me anyway).

Now, under the new circumstances, I guess we'll need to surf a number of library sites as we did in the past, in order to make sure not to miss anything important.

At least, until someone comes out with a comprehensive "freeware info" page or something of the like. Let's cross fingers...
 
Stearman said:
I admit I've got used to look for MSFS freeware only in flightsim.to for (many) months. It has been the reference site during all this time, and the rest deemed virtually useless. All in all, it was easy and convenient (to me anyway).

Now, under the new circumstances, I guess we'll need to surf a number of library sites as we did in the past, in order to make sure not to miss anything important.

At least, until someone comes out with a comprehensive "freeware info" page or something of the like. Let's cross fingers...
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I have been reading these posts and those on other sites for a couple of days. My opinion is that all this brouhaha will eventually die down. It seems to me that all parties are victims of over protective cover your ass lawyers who are doing their job, which is to be over protective cover your ass lawyers.

If you read the terms and conditions of ANYTHING on the web, you get the same BS. It is only when a company tries to enforce the T&Cs that no one reads that things get sticky and people rebel.

Yes, creators have a right to be alarmed. FS2 has a right to protect itself and our future ability to download creator’s content.

All we need is both groups to recognize the other’s fears and find a compromise that everyone can live with.

FS2 admitted that they didn’t handle the release of the changes well. Hopefully that will start the healing.
 
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