This sticky post on bethesda.net is interesting in the light of the "paid mods" fiasco.
This appears to go even further in the opposite direction than I thought possible, and perhaps even prohibits the "donate" button at the Nexus.
It does make me wonder if that whole thing was Valve's idea, and had nothing to do with Bethesda/Zenimax, and if it heralds a move away from Steam entirely?
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Mods for The Elder Scrolls single-player games, and I play ESO.
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Joined: 19-March 13
From: Ellicott City, Maryland
My gosh. Such a mess....
Modders should be able to ask for donations, at least, for all the work they do. My guess is you are right, and this has nothing to do with Beth & Zenimax.