Gilamar Skirata
Thank you for trying to help
Aloy Vizsla
out.
To elaborate on what was stated above, in the end, permissions remain intact for all members be they banned or otherwise. Just because someone has been MIA for quite some time doesn't mean their property is up for grabs. Sometimes, bans are temporary, appealed, or members return after a long hiatus. They are still afforded the same rights as current members concerning who can and cannot use their submissions and any stated production values. Usually, the first step is to do a little digging if you
really want to use something someone else has made to try and reach out to them.
But most often?
Junko Ike
and
Inanna Harth
are 100% correct.
Creating something new under your name can be a better use of your time, plus, it allows you the flexibility to modify it at any time. If it's just a set piece you could also use a canon model in your writing to save on time. But, that is completely up to you.