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watching a youtube video on sims 4 and well lmaoooo<3 tearybite, if this video frees us, i will be so happy lmaoo

pls go watch the rest of the video bc she's hitting ALL THE POINTS

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Nah sis you most definitely ARE a fool if you don't think we didn't already snatch that shit off rebels and dhm literally yesterday.

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are you a princess?

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I'm still ROLLING over that dumb bitch talking about her "salary", as if her money wasn't coming from the kindness of others??? Talk about biting the hand that feeds you 💀

Also going against the spirit of the season? As in the birth of Jesus, who was definitely not a greedy capitalist?? Ma'am.

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i love when the dashboard drags shitty lil cc creators

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𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝔂 💋

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𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝔂 💋

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These shameless grifters would rob your grandma if they thought they could make a buck. Gross.

(I mean these fun-hating 'creators' if that's not clear)

My Harrie-CC conversions will be removed!

Sorry people but I was asked to remove also my conversions from this creator, so you won't see them again on my page and I won't post new conversions from House of Harlix in the future.

Just want to inform about that so I won't be asked where they went :)

Have a nice simming you all!

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I think my hard drives have finally succumbed to my massively bloated game 😭😭😭 been researching options but I guess I'll need to pull the trigger and upgrade. That and finally do a major cc purge 🤢

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Words of wisdom from George Carlin. It's fucked that this bit is as relevant today as it was in 1996 but anyway.

EDIT: I didn't realize that this clip didn't feature the end of the bit where Carlin says "They're not pro-life, they're anti-woman" which is 💯

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Sending good vibes to my american pals today 💕

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this hairline is a crime...

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I mostly behave myself these days but I will never not love arguing 🥰

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ꜱᴄᴜʟʟʏ, ʏᴏᴜ'ʀᴇ ɴᴏᴛ ɢᴏɴɴᴀ ʙᴇʟɪᴇᴠᴇ ᴛʜɪꜱ

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ꜱᴄᴜʟʟʏ, ʏᴏᴜ'ʀᴇ ɴᴏᴛ ɢᴏɴɴᴀ ʙᴇʟɪᴇᴠᴇ ᴛʜɪꜱ

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How about we not enable these 'creators' paywalling the same lazy mesh edits, broken half-assed crap, high poly cc that risk setting one's pc on fire or straight up stolen content. NOT TO MENTION the fucking unhinged nightmare clowns who will doxx you for not abiding by their ridiculous terms.

As Randy Jackson once said "That's a no from me, dawg."

A Letter to Talented Creators

I've been part of this community for 20 years, watching artists rise, fall, leave for new journeys, or simply stop playing or creating. We've received amazing content, but we've also missed out on much.

I wonder how many of these artists could still be creating extraordinary content if they had the support of their communities. It’s common to encounter cliques of creators who vilify anyone considering making a living doing what they love. They’ll use every trick to convince you that not only do you NOT deserve it, but that pursuing it somehow taints you.

With every new friend and artist I meet, my first advice is always: FIND a way to monetize what you do. I believe that if you have the chance to make a living doing what you love, you gain MORE TIME to do what you're great at and, especially, what others love.

Besides, you don’t need everyone’s support—just those who, like me and many other players, are willing to contribute to ensure you have the time you need to keep producing and delivering something only you can create. There are ideas that haven’t been thought of and projects that haven’t been started. Life brings unexpected situations, and we never truly know what goes on behind the scenes for each person who shares their art with the world.

Let me tell you, people are willing to support you. In reality, there are more people willing to support a creator than those who aren't. The difference is that those who are willing don’t make as much noise, but they genuinely enjoy helping an artist who continually exceeds expectations.

I know some people think, “If I make money from this, I’ll have to commit to a level I’m not willing to.” And if that’s the case, that’s fine. You don’t have to if you don’t want to. However, I see this commitment as something positive, but I respect those who disagree. As an artist, you want a certain level of "healthy" pressure. After all, art requires it—not too much pressure, but not too little, either.

Criquette, for instance, is one of the best creators for The Sims 2 in my view. He made incredible things that nearly every player has used. He was ambitious on a level I’ve rarely seen. But he’s been inactive for years. I wonder how much more he could have created if he’d been able to monetize his work—cover household bills, put food in the fridge, or handle basic expenses. How much more time he might have had to create and share? How many brilliant things we could have today in The Sims if he were still here? But he wasn’t monetized, and maybe he was never interested in it, and that’s okay!

For every artist who monetizes, there are many who prefer to do it as a hobby. And that’s wonderful. There are many runners who do it for well-being, pleasure, social connections, or the benefits it brings to life. However, there are those who run professionally. They commit to a level an “amateur” NEVER would. They undergo training that a casual or hobbyist runner would NEVER endure. They maintain diets that others would NEVER tolerate. But the fact that some monetize running and turn it into a career doesn’t prevent others from running for love, fun, or enjoyment.

So, what I’m trying to say is: it’s all okay. If you believe monetizing your talent would give you more QUALITY time to sit and produce what you love, give you the chance to take someone you love to a special restaurant simply because you can, or allow you to be BETTER at what you do because it frees you from worrying about adult responsibilities—then do it!

Be prepared for the noise others will make, but remember that those people aren’t your target audience. Even if they make noise, they don’t consume what you produce. And if they do, they might do so in secret—because attacking a creator and consuming that creator’s work is contradictory. But believe me, there’s often more inconsistency than consistency in this world. And that’s okay!

Remember that on the other side, there are many kind people who don’t mind contributing a small, medium, or even significant amount to support a creator they love, appreciate, and benefit from. Keep this in mind when considering monetization, no matter which version of The Sims you create for. If there’s even one person willing to support you, that’s all you need to start.

I am sure that with this, you’ll have more time, more quality of life, more joy, and a healthy commitment to push yourself in a positive way to give back to your audience for the support and love they have for what you create.

If I have time to create and contribute today, it’s because of these people. They’ve changed my life, shown me that I have the chance to live the life I genuinely want for myself rather than the life circumstances might have dictated. They show me daily that I can LOVE what I do and make a living from it, and that monetizing it doesn’t take away my love for it—instead, it enhances it. I hope you consider my words.

In the end, remember this phrase: “Beyond daily life and what others think of you, what do you think of yourself?” Your value is something only you define. People will respect you to the extent that you respect yourself. If anyone says you don’t have a place “here,” remember, we’re always speaking about ourselves.

We can only give to others what we have, what we are. Trust in your talent and find a way to monetize it, whatever it may be—whether it’s making jarred cakes, selling pudding door-to-door, or creating content for The Sims. I’ve done all these things, and if I’ve learned one thing, it’s that our circumstances change according to our sense of worth. When we recognize that every job has value and that there’s nothing wrong with making a living if you’re providing benefits to others with what you have to offer... So follow your heart. Take risks, give it your all, and be the artist you want to be, because there are people ready to support you. You deserve it, and you will succeed. I hope this letter reminds you of your worth.

Never forget that each of your creations is a unique expression, something only you can bring to the world. May that value and uniqueness always guide you and give you the confidence to keep doing what you love.

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hello i need u all to meet the cat from my reapers rewards save. her name is pippa and she came like this from the adoption agency and i cannot stop taking stupid pictures of her. and yes she always looks like that