Isn't it pointless?
Humanity grows on itslef shoulders: everything everytime everywhere, creativity is based on someone else work. It has always been this way, that's the human nature. And I'm not talking about GTA modding; art, architecture, poetry, etcetc - every human artifact: there's always a background. (just an example: Frank Gehry buildings. It seems they're innovative, new, "never seen before". It's not like that: Gehry's work stands on decades of experimental studies about formal deconstruction made by many & many & many architects...)
I've read many times this expression: "made from scratch". For real? Maybe I'm wrong, but... Aren't these models based on drawings made by other designers? Isn't it, to be honest, a rip of someone else work?
I am, of course, deeply grateful to all these modders around here that share their beautiful works with the community: I'll never thank you all enough.
But, simpy I don't get the point of arguing about "copyrights". Even if it's awfully annoying not being credited for your own work, is it worth to get "angry" like this? I understand that, in this case, the reward is personal satisfaction. But it's always better to remain "one level above". And as many of you maybe know: frequently happens to not being properly credited for your own drawings in more important real work situations. It happens! And best solution is, in my opinion (and experience), to don't mind it at all =)
With love, respect and admiration for you all
Nikopol