#divest from curseforge

[simmers-against-curseforge]

About Sims 4 Mod Manager

It came to my attention a few days ago that a popular program used for sorting custom content, Sims 4 Mod Manager, is based on Overwolf software. The issue with this is that ad placements on Overwolf programs give a 20-30% cut to Overwolf directly. As stated on their website. I know it is an Overwolf program because you can find Overwolf files within it:

Personally, I do not mind un-obstructive ads on free programs as long as they are vetted by the developer, but I do not want to give Overwolf any money. So I will be kindly contacting the developer via the contacts on his website and ask he divest and use a different avenue with the ads. Maybe moving to github instead. He is also recently released a curseforge integrated app.

If you are to request the divestment, please please do so with respect as to invite people INTO the conversation and not put them in a defensive position. No one likes to listen when they are being threatened or harassed. 🤷‍♀️

I know many will be disappointed with this news as it is a great, one of a kind program, so I wanted to offer some alternative methods besides manually sorting custom content:

Sims 4 Mod Assistant: A small app used to find duplicates and mod conflicts. Also supports filtering and moving files to other folders. Available on Mod the Sims and Github.

S4Pavir: It's not that pretty, but it can be used to view, remove, and sort cc. Available on Github.

You can also use sims tray importer to sort through cc. Dress your sims in all the cc you want to remove or place build/buy items on a lot. Save the sim/lot to your library and use Sims 4 tray importer to view the list of cc used, and open its file location to delete. Available on Luniversims (.fr)

Sims 4 Studio can also be used to view, edit, and delete cc. Available here.

Let me know of any other methods you know or notify me if there are any issues with these two programs.

Hopefully there is a positive outcome with reaching out to the creator. Please be respectful and you can use my pinned post as a reference for why curseforge is a problem. 🙏

Edit:

Update on Sims 4 Mod Manager

After going through the older versions of Sims 4 mod manager I have found out that Version 1.0.9 Beta (Windows 10, 11 for me) does not have Curseforge ads. I think this is suitable option to use the mod manager without giving direct ad revenue to Overwolf/Curseforge.

When you go to the Sims 4 Mod Manager site, click other versions and scroll until you find this version. It does not have all the current features, but it works. You can uninstall your current version by searching the app in your start menu (Windows), right click and select 'uninstall', and click 'uninstall' again once you find it in the list that comes up.

(I do not have Mac, so I do not know if the later version 1.1.3 Beta, will also not have ads. If you download it please let me know.) I will update my original S4MM post with this info and also put it in a reblog so hopefully everyone can see this.)

It doesn't have the sort to subfolders option, but my way around that is to sort cc into a "moving folder" and then open your regular file explorer and cut and paste those items to your sub-folder manually. Easy peasy!

[birdietrait]

and this all comes down to money btw! there are so many alternatives to curseforge (google drive, dropbox, simfileshare, mediafire), but these creators are just trying to make extra cash. and they clearly don't care about who it's affecting.

through all of this talk about curseforge though, please don't forget the main issue. continue to share vetted fundraisers (here's a link to a masterpost full of them) and donate if you're able

[youredreamingofroo]

"personal reasons" womp womp, there's a genocide going on, people actively dying as you actively enjoy life, people actively typing out their last words, actively typing out their pleas for help, as you type out an admission that states you will essentially continue funding a company who supports the oppressors, the ones making this genocide happen.

oh but its personal reasons, so it's okay! nevermind yall, wrap it all up, it's for personal reasons, that makes it okay. (/sarc)

lmfao.

[lilmoonberry]

literally why is everyone so hellbent on using curseforge when patreon and sfs are right fuckin there like

[simmers-against-curseforge]

This is wonderful news! Thank you! 💗

All of my projects have now been removed from C*rseF*rge. The last remaining bit of income that I receive from CF will of course be donated to PCRF.

Consider checking out the Simmers for Palestine campaign - a fundraising event organised by The Sims community creators.

[confessionsdiaz]

I don't rlly sims post but I think it's actually insane how defensive people are over their choice to STILL use curseforge.

Like yes, people are going to be uncomfortable if you still actively use that site to host your cc, considering everything they have done

[elvgreen]

a reminder that this creator hosts their ts4 cc on curseforge, a platform that supports the genocide of palestinians.

Astrid Top for Sims 3

1 recolorable preset

All lods

Pregnancy morph

YA-A

Looks weird in cas, but normal in-game

Let me know if it glitches in your game! 💚

DL

@emilyccfinds @sssvitlanz @pis3update

[simmers-against-curseforge]

Update on Sims 4 Mod Manager

After going through the older versions of Sims 4 mod manager I have found out that Version 1.0.9 Beta (Windows 10, 11 for me) does not have Curseforge ads. I think this is suitable option to use the mod manager without giving direct ad revenue to Overwolf/Curseforge.

When you go to the Sims 4 Mod Manager site, click other versions and scroll until you find this version. It does not have all the current features, but it works. You can uninstall your current version by searching the app in your start menu (Windows), right click and select 'uninstall', and click 'uninstall' again once you find it in the list that comes up.

(I do not have Mac, so I do not know if the later version 1.1.3 Beta, will also not have ads. If you download it please let me know.) I will update my original S4MM post with this info and also put it in a reblog so hopefully everyone can see this.)

It doesn't have the sort to subfolders option, but my way around that is to sort cc into a "moving folder" and then open your regular file explorer and cut and paste those items to your sub-folder manually. Easy peasy!

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even more sfs invite codes !! (@kureha3d)

[love-killed-the-superstar]

Oh there are some real dumb bitches on simblr huh.....

[verycursedstuff]

some updates on the folders, since a few creators have made some changes:

removed lotharihoe's folder - they now have a google drive alternative

removed LittleMsSam's folder - they have google drive alternatives on their website. i missed this before since they mainly link curseforge everywhere, but they left me a lovely comment on a post saying that i was falsely accusing them or whatever after being told about the cf situation.

removed gegesimmer's folder - they now offer sfs alternatives on their tumblr

these creators are STILL on curseforge though. you can access their content elsewhere now, but they are very much aware of the situation and still choose to continue using it, so keep that in mind

i also removed toqsiic's folder - she completely divested from curseforge and is now sharing her content through simfileshare :)

[powluna]

Hello, I absolutely adore the clothing you make for children, infants, toddlers, they are so cute!

However, I am aware of the fact that you do post your CC on Curseforge in addition to your own website and Patreon and given that the company that owns Curseforge, is them is an Israeli company that did a crowdfunding campaign for the IDF which supports the ongoing genocide against Palestinians, I want to ask if you could remove your downloads from Curseforge entirely. I hope this doesn't come off as demanding or aggressive in any way, but by divesting from Curseforge, we also divest from Israel's economy completely and perhaps it seems small in comparison, but it would be a small way to show support for Palestine. Thank you for listening, and again, I hope I don't come off as impolite in any way.

Hello to anon and everyone who might have been waiting for a response from me. I want to thank you for treating me with respect and that I have not (yet) received any threatening messages or similar. It is very difficult for me to write the following message in my native language, let alone post a translated version of it. Everything I write here comes from the heart and merely describes my personal situation.

First of all, I want to express that I, personally, and my internet persona "PowLuna" in no way stand for oppression, violence, exclusion, or worse. The situation has certainly not passed me by—quite the opposite. The discourse on the topic has caused me to engage deeply with the subject, keep myself regularly updated, and talk a lot about it in my personal environment, educating others. Due to experiences I had as a teenager, I no longer express my opinions regarding a lot of topics on the internet. However, I must do so now because it is very important to me and it currently affects my daily life significantly in terms of depression and existential fears.

I want to express my sorrow for all the suffering that people in Gaza and all Palastinians endure daily. The things one encounters on the internet are cruel and heartbreaking, and denying that something terrible is happening there is wrong. I feel the same about all atrocities happening anywhere in the world, whether far away or in my neighborhood. I hope every day for peace throughout the world. A utopian wish, I know.

Now to what might be controversial: I will not participate in the boycott against CurseForge. At least not as far as requested. I no longer actively promote the links for it; that was a kind of compromise I could make. You can judge me for this or not. But let me first describe my situation. I believe that pressuring individual small creators is not the right way in this situation, as you can never guess who is behind the internet personas and what stories they carry with them.

I come from a family that has always lived in poverty. After finishing school and completing an apprenticeship, I thought about studying so that I could do more with my potential. I moved away for my studies and had to stand completely on my own feet. I had saved a little money. For the rest of the support and because a part-time job would have hindered my ability to perform well, I applied for financial aid from the state. This is possible here in Germany. I can keep half of the money, and the other half I have to pay back after my studies. All well and good. While studying, I found a great interest in creating custom content and sharing it with others. I taught myself more and more skills and gradually shared them with others because I really enjoy to help people.

In 2022, I decided to make money with what I do. So, I had to register a business. That's mandatory here. I started with Patreon, where I gathered some subscribers who believed in my potential from the start, for which I am very grateful. I always appeal to the good in people, worked "hard," uploaded more and more stuff to convince people, and get more voluntary subscribers. This didn’t work out as expected. So, I switched to an early access model, which actually brought more subscribers, but I wasn't really happy with it, so I moved away from it a few months later. I lost more and more subs over time, while still giving the same effort as before.

Shortly after, I was invited to the CurseForge project, to which I confidently agreed because I already knew CurseForge and saw a lot of potential for the Sims area. I also find the platform really good and many changes I wished for were implemented. And yes, CurseForge has given me a steady income since then, sometimes more, sometimes less, but still far from what I made with voluntary subscribers on Patreon. I felt really proud because I suddenly earned good money with something I am passionate about. And I did it all by myself!

But this income brought new obligations: I have to pay taxes. Additionally, I no longer receive financial support from the state and won't be able to get it again.

The whole discourse has shown me that self-employment always carries a risk when you rely on a platform, so I switched back to the Patreon early access model for more security. However, I still can't live off that alone. Therefore, I continue to host my creations on CurseForge. Considering their statement from a few months ago and because I believe in the good in people, I don't see a problem with it. Of course, the economic aspect plays a role, but I am also not "clean" when I pay my taxes here in Germany, which are then used for the same purpose.

To demand that I delete all my stuff means taking away my livelihood and existence. I don't think that's fair. And yes, I know this is privileged, and my fears are not comparable to the fears of people in Gaza. Never.

All this does not mean that I am indifferent. As I said, I talk to other people about the topic, I inform myself, and as soon as I am able and have saved some money, I want to support the children in the region with donations. This has always been my approach to conflicts and crises around the world.

It is important to keep talking about the topic so that hopefully, one day, it will reach the people who can put an end to the horror.

Thank you for reading. If anything is unclear, please feel free to ask.

PowLuna

[venriliz]

leave this fucking hellsite already

ps. if you still use CF, unfollow me and block me, shrimple as that 🦐

[simmers-against-curseforge]

This is another call-to-action request from creators to please read this blog's pinned post and remove your content from curseforge! It is an effort to support Palestine in a small way. Thank you! 🙏

@aharris00britney

@oakiyo

@kkbsmm

@peebsplays

@historicalfictionsims

@lin-dian

@somik-severinka

@lustrousims

@felixandresims

@gladlypants

@nekochan-simmer

Harassment and threats are not helpful nor align with this blog's mission. You may politely ask creators to leave curseforge and direct them towards this blog. The goal is change within the sims community.

[birdietrait]

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[ethicaltreatmentofcowplants]

Um, I don't know how patterns (meshes I think they're called? textures) work in cc. But if they're easy to apply, anyone's welcome to grab some off my colourlovers account.

(Just be aware that I was last active in 2020, so there are some references to She Who Must Not Be Named - I've since divested from her works/the fandom. And if they can be adapted to cc, I'd prefer for them not to be uploaded to CurseForge.)