Yup every time you click a download from these modders they get small compensation for them from the hosting sites. As far as those games you speak of at the moment, it's hard to say how likely it is for Light of Thel to be modded or for a private server to be developed. It often depends on factors like community interest, developer restrictions, and the game's architecture. If there's enough demand and the game allows for modding, there's always a possibility, but nothing is confirmed as of now. Stay tuned in case there are any updates!