While we do not endorse this kind of behavior, mods are the creative works of their respective mod authors.
If the mod is violating the steam workshop terms of use, Valve/Steam could have the mod removed from the workshop, but this does not stop the mod author from manual distribution if they so choose.
The mod is not violating any copyright laws.
The mod is not executing malicious external code.
Mods are not paid products, they are freely distributed creative works. (Like if someone puts out a stack of paintings and said "Free paintings!" There is no legal ground to demand a new one if the paint starts to run if put in a room that's too hot. Whereas a contracted commision for a mod would have a plan and a paying customer requesting a specific service.)
In a case like this, the only real hands to play are either to report it if it's violating the terms of use for the distribution platform, or to show collective disapproval by not using the mod.
It should be understood though t...
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