Now one thing we all hate when joining a server is having to download unnecessary add-ons
the main reason being, the host doesn't know how to turn add-ons off!
or is just too lazy, but that's not an excuse.Step 1:
First theirs an option to set the enabled add-ons for your server

most players notice this immediately but because they're naive they host a server with all of their add-ons enabled! O:

If you host a server with ALL of your add-ons enabled you
should be hung by your ears and smacked in the face with an oar repeatedly until you learn not to. are making a simple mistake.
on the right there are options for auto selecting your add-ons
NEVER DO YOU EVER SELECT ALL WHEN HOSTING AN ONLINE SERVER
Instead go to the left and you see some check boxes.
say your hosting a Medieval server... and you have all these guns and vehicles enabled
THIS IS NOT GOODso scroll through your add-ons and uncheck all the ones that wouldn't fit the style of the server.
THIS IS GOOD
If you change server themes a lot that's also not and excuse
shut the server down and change the add-ons
and f you have an add-on your aren't using or going to use, shut down the server and disable it
thus concludes my guide.
please lave any comments/concerns/rants/ect. below