Modding
From Mod Mania
Mod is a term used to describe the modification of an object, system, or media. Modding alters the function or appearance of an item, remaking it in a form it is not generally intended to have. Modding is generally carried out by 'consumers' and takes place after the manufacturing process is complete. The act of modding confuses the distinctions we make between 'consumers' and 'producers'; through modding the consumer becomes actively involved in the production of an object or system. Typical modding practices include computer case mods, car customisation, game character mods, and console mods, but modding is not restricted to these areas. There are modders and modding communities involved in modding things as diverse as mobile phones, movies, and the human body.
