Is modifying a mod to fit your server discourteous?

[Weighland]

Okay, I've been modding a little bit for a server, but I have a question. For example, if I downloaded a gun mod and find that the guns spawn too much, is it discourteous/disallowed to make a custom version of it and edit that mod's distribution file for lower loot spawns?

I'm not quite sure how the modding culture sees this. I can ask for permission, since I see some mods that says "ask for permission" to do this and that, but there are mods where the author is inactive but is useable.

 

I would love to know what modders think about this so I don't offend anyone.  

[Tchernobill]

Yes, but subjectively.

You can ask the modder if they open discussion on their workshop item.