Something doesn't smell right. Why wasn't the same fate handed to The Pits
and PWF for their use of the same "intellectual property" in question?
Maybe the GTP mod hit's too close to (FIRSTRacing's) home, sts.

DN


"Steve Smith" > wrote in message
...
> Redline Developments Statement
>
> Redline Developments would like to formally apologize for our lack of
> response following the original release and subsequent removal of Redline
> GTP. Shortly after release, we became aware of installation bugs. We
brought
> this to the attention of the community. We also became aware that Redline
> GTP was infringing upon the rights of a number of companies. We have been
> working closely with FIRST-Racing.net - the company who owns the rights to
> the simulation we modified - on a restructured version of Redline GTP and
> are happy to say that we will have this out in the near future. The
solution
> to this situation is designed to allow us to deliver our mod to the
> sim-racing community.
>
> The restructured version of Redline GTP involves the removal of all
> infringed upon unlicensed properties including those of car manufacturers,
> track-owners and various other properties. Even with these changes, the
core
> of Redline GTP remains completely intact. Redline Developments will fully
> support the restructured version of Redline GTP; however, we will be
unable
> to offer support for the original release and ask you to delete such
version
> from your computer.
>
> The history of sim-racing includes a tradition of post-publisher mods and
> development. This will continue and is something both Redline Developments
> and FIRST-Racing.net support , however modding should not cross the line
> into intellectual property infringement. Modders and companies must work
> cooperatively in frameworks which protect the rights of all involved.
>
> We at Redline Developments are amazed at the amount of excitement Redline

> GTP has created. The level of support we received from the sim-racing
> community has exceeded our expectations in every regard, and for that we
are
> grateful.
>
> We hope that you continue to enjoy Redline GTP and, again, thank you for
> your continued support!
>
>