Frozen Titles - Revision history

Childishbeat: Added a hyperlink for the official list of OSI-approved software licenses while keeping the examples up for convenience

2024-09-22T06:53:09Z

Added a hyperlink for the official list of OSI-approved software licenses while keeping the examples up for convenience

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	Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:		Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:
	*Their developer/publisher explicitly says they can be redistributed. Some Terms of Service or software licenses (eg. GPL, MIT, Apache, BSD, CC0, MPL, etc.) do mention this, so it is worth checking.		*Their developer/publisher explicitly says they can be redistributed. Some Terms of Service or [https://opensource.org/licenses software licenses] (eg. GPL, MIT, Apache, BSD, CC0, MPL, etc.) do mention this, so it is worth checking.
	*Their developer/publisher explicitly gives Flashpoint permission to host their content, or if they submit their content themselves. It is not recommended to reach out to developers to ask for permission. Reminder: Any communication done to developers/publishers without Staff clearance is an '''immediately bannable''' offense on our server.		*Their developer/publisher explicitly gives Flashpoint permission to host their content, or if they submit their content themselves. It is not recommended to reach out to developers to ask for permission. Reminder: Any communication done to developers/publishers without Staff clearance is an '''immediately bannable''' offense on our server.
	*Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.		*Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.

Childishbeat: Added a mention of software licenses to the first bullet point to avoid potential confusion, including some of the more common ones in the software world

2024-09-21T22:29:52Z

Added a mention of software licenses to the first bullet point to avoid potential confusion, including some of the more common ones in the software world

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	Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:		Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:
	*Their developer/publisher explicitly says they can be redistributed. Some Terms of Service do mention this, so it is worth checking.		*Their developer/publisher explicitly says they can be redistributed. Some Terms of Service or software licenses (eg. GPL, MIT, Apache, BSD, CC0, MPL, etc.) do mention this, so it is worth checking.
	*Their developer/publisher explicitly gives Flashpoint permission to host their content, or if they submit their content themselves. It is not recommended to reach out to developers to ask for permission. Reminder: Any communication done to developers/publishers without Staff clearance is an '''immediately bannable''' offense on our server.		*Their developer/publisher explicitly gives Flashpoint permission to host their content, or if they submit their content themselves. It is not recommended to reach out to developers to ask for permission. Reminder: Any communication done to developers/publishers without Staff clearance is an '''immediately bannable''' offense on our server.
	*Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.		*Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.

PHOEniX 05 at 16:11, 27 October 2023

2023-10-27T16:11:45Z

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	[[File:Frozengame.png\|thumb\|An example of a Frozen title. Note the Play Online button.]]		[[File:Frozengame.png\|thumb\|An example of a Frozen title. Note the Play Online button.]]
	Frozen titles are works that we have archived on our servers, all the metadata and game files are saved, but they are not playable. Its Play button is instead a Play Online button, ~~and~~ will open the Source URL in your browser. Additionally, instead of saying GameZIP or Legacy title above the button, it says Archived.		Frozen titles are works that have been archived on our servers, wherein all the metadata and game files are saved, but they are not playable. Its Play button is instead replaced by a Play Online button, which will open the Source URL in your browser when clicked. Additionally, instead of saying GameZIP or Legacy title above the button, it says Archived.

	Currently the only works that are frozen are less than 3 years old. Once they are 3 years old, they are unfrozen. If a developer/publisher asks us to freeze one of their titles, they will be, but currently no one has asked for that. It is preferred over them taking their works completely off of Flashpoint. The current [[Not Accepted Curations]] entries will not be added to Flashpoint and frozen.		Currently, the only works that are frozen are less than 3 years old. Once they are 3 years old, they are unfrozen. If a developer/publisher asks us to freeze one of their titles, they will be frozen, but currently, no one has asked for that. It is preferred over them taking their works completely off of Flashpoint. The current [[Not Accepted Curations]] entries will not be added to Flashpoint and frozen.

	Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:		Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:
	* Their developer/publisher explicitly says they can be redistributed. Some Terms of ~~Services~~ do mention this, so it is worth checking.		*Their developer/publisher explicitly says they can be redistributed. Some Terms of Service do mention this, so it is worth checking.
	* Their developer/publisher explicitly ~~give~~ Flashpoint permission to host their content, or if they submit their ~~own~~ content. It is not recommended to reach out to developers to ask for permission. Reminder: Any communication done to developers/publishers without Staff clearance is an immediately bannable offense ~~from~~ our server.		*Their developer/publisher explicitly gives Flashpoint permission to host their content, or if they submit their content themselves. It is not recommended to reach out to developers to ask for permission. Reminder: Any communication done to developers/publishers without Staff clearance is an '''immediately bannable''' offense on our server.
	* Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.		*Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.

	When reporting a game to be unfrozen, include ~~the~~ proof that ~~they~~ can be unfrozen, ~~like~~ show that the original source is down, or the specific ToS wording that says redistribution is allowed. Staff have final say in whether something should be ~~un/frozen~~.		When reporting a game to be unfrozen, include proof that it can be unfrozen, i.e., show that the original source is down, or show the specific ToS wording that says redistribution is allowed. Staff have the final say on whether something should be unfrozen or not.

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Prostagma at 14:55, 14 October 2023

2023-10-14T14:55:43Z

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	When reporting a game to be unfrozen, include the proof that they can be unfrozen, like show that the original source is down, or the specific ToS wording that says redistribution is allowed. Staff have final say in whether something should be un/frozen.		When reporting a game to be unfrozen, include the proof that they can be unfrozen, like show that the original source is down, or the specific ToS wording that says redistribution is allowed. Staff have final say in whether something should be un/frozen.

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Revac at 00:35, 26 September 2023

2023-09-26T00:35:10Z

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	* Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.		* Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.

	When reporting a game to be unfrozen, include the proof that they can be unfrozen, like show that the original source is down, or the specific ToS wording that says redistribution is allowed.		When reporting a game to be unfrozen, include the proof that they can be unfrozen, like show that the original source is down, or the specific ToS wording that says redistribution is allowed. Staff have final say in whether something should be un/frozen.

Revac at 02:56, 25 September 2023

2023-09-25T02:56:13Z

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	Frozen titles are works that we have archived on our servers, all the metadata and game files are saved, but they are not playable. Its Play button is instead a Play Online button, and will open the Source URL in your browser. Additionally, instead of saying GameZIP or Legacy title above the button, it says Archived.		Frozen titles are works that we have archived on our servers, all the metadata and game files are saved, but they are not playable. Its Play button is instead a Play Online button, and will open the Source URL in your browser. Additionally, instead of saying GameZIP or Legacy title above the button, it says Archived.

	Currently the only works that are frozen are less than 3 years old. Once they are 3 years old, they are unfrozen. If a developer/publisher asks us to freeze one of their titles, they will be, but currently no one has asked for that. It is preferred over them taking their works completely off of Flashpoint. The current [[Not Accepted Curations]] will not be added to Flashpoint and frozen.		Currently the only works that are frozen are less than 3 years old. Once they are 3 years old, they are unfrozen. If a developer/publisher asks us to freeze one of their titles, they will be, but currently no one has asked for that. It is preferred over them taking their works completely off of Flashpoint. The current [[Not Accepted Curations]] entries will not be added to Flashpoint and frozen.

	Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:		Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:

Revac: stupid its vs it's

2023-09-25T02:49:12Z

stupid its vs it's

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	[[File:Frozengame.png\|thumb\|An example of a Frozen title. Note the Play Online button.]]		[[File:Frozengame.png\|thumb\|An example of a Frozen title. Note the Play Online button.]]
	Frozen titles are works that we have archived on our servers, all the metadata and game files are saved, but they are not playable. ~~It's~~ Play button is instead a Play Online button, and will open the Source URL in your browser. Additionally, instead of saying GameZIP or Legacy title above the button, it says Archived.		Frozen titles are works that we have archived on our servers, all the metadata and game files are saved, but they are not playable. Its Play button is instead a Play Online button, and will open the Source URL in your browser. Additionally, instead of saying GameZIP or Legacy title above the button, it says Archived.

	Currently the only works that are frozen are less than 3 years old. Once they are 3 years old, they are unfrozen. If a developer/publisher asks us to freeze one of their titles, they will be, but currently no one has asked for that. It is preferred over them taking their works completely off of Flashpoint. The current [[Not Accepted Curations]] will not be added to Flashpoint and frozen.		Currently the only works that are frozen are less than 3 years old. Once they are 3 years old, they are unfrozen. If a developer/publisher asks us to freeze one of their titles, they will be, but currently no one has asked for that. It is preferred over them taking their works completely off of Flashpoint. The current [[Not Accepted Curations]] will not be added to Flashpoint and frozen.

Revac at 02:48, 25 September 2023

2023-09-25T02:48:54Z

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	[[File:Frozengame.png\|thumb\|An example of a Frozen title. Note the Play Online button.]]		[[File:Frozengame.png\|thumb\|An example of a Frozen title. Note the Play Online button.]]
	Frozen titles are works that we have archived on our servers, all the metadata and game files are saved, but they are not playable. ~~Their~~ Play button is instead a Play Online button, and will open the Source URL in your browser. Additionally, instead of saying GameZIP or Legacy title above the button, it says Archived.		Frozen titles are works that we have archived on our servers, all the metadata and game files are saved, but they are not playable. It's Play button is instead a Play Online button, and will open the Source URL in your browser. Additionally, instead of saying GameZIP or Legacy title above the button, it says Archived.

	Currently the only works that are frozen are less than 3 years old. Once they are 3 years old, they are unfrozen. If a developer/publisher asks us to freeze one of their titles, they will be, but currently no one has asked for that. It is preferred over them taking their works completely off of Flashpoint. The current [[Not Accepted Curations]] will not be added to Flashpoint and frozen.		Currently the only works that are frozen are less than 3 years old. Once they are 3 years old, they are unfrozen. If a developer/publisher asks us to freeze one of their titles, they will be, but currently no one has asked for that. It is preferred over them taking their works completely off of Flashpoint. The current [[Not Accepted Curations]] will not be added to Flashpoint and frozen.

Revac at 02:48, 25 September 2023

2023-09-25T02:48:06Z

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	Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:		Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:
	* Their developer/publisher explicitly says they can be redistributed. Some Terms of Services do mention this, so it is worth checking.		* Their developer/publisher explicitly says they can be redistributed. Some Terms of Services do mention this, so it is worth checking.
	* Their developer/publisher explicitly give Flashpoint permission to host their content, or if they submit their own content. It is not recommended to reach out to developers to ask for permission.		* Their developer/publisher explicitly give Flashpoint permission to host their content, or if they submit their own content. It is not recommended to reach out to developers to ask for permission. Reminder: Any communication done to developers/publishers without Staff clearance is an immediately bannable offense from our server.
	* Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.		* Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.

			When reporting a game to be unfrozen, include the proof that they can be unfrozen, like show that the original source is down, or the specific ToS wording that says redistribution is allowed.

Revac: made page

2023-09-25T02:44:37Z

made page

New page

[[File:Frozengame.png|thumb|An example of a Frozen title. Note the Play Online button.]]
Frozen titles are works that we have archived on our servers, all the metadata and game files are saved, but they are not playable. Their Play button is instead a Play Online button, and will open the Source URL in your browser. Additionally, instead of saying GameZIP or Legacy title above the button, it says Archived.

Currently the only works that are frozen are less than 3 years old. Once they are 3 years old, they are unfrozen. If a developer/publisher asks us to freeze one of their titles, they will be, but currently no one has asked for that. It is preferred over them taking their works completely off of Flashpoint. The current [[Not Accepted Curations]] will not be added to Flashpoint and frozen.

Frozen works can also be unfrozen if:
* Their developer/publisher explicitly says they can be redistributed. Some Terms of Services do mention this, so it is worth checking.
* Their developer/publisher explicitly give Flashpoint permission to host their content, or if they submit their own content. It is not recommended to reach out to developers to ask for permission.
* Their original source is taken down/offline, especially if the game was only meant for a limited time.