Appreciation for this 'microverse' is high, but situations as described above (and similar limiting actions elsewhere) just creates lost time and increases frustration within an already ready fractured playing field.
Protectionism of this sort is (imho) covetous and self harming.
Additionally, as a noob: would have been great to see a simple glossary of emu language - as relatable to scene.
I have no idea why some images for d/l are polished images while others look like homebrew machines or why and what of file types used to mention just a couple of starter snags without the seemingly bewildering version control.
A wiki style guide front n centre for all mfme related asset types.
But, I'm a noob:what do I know..
Cheers.