DISCLAIMER: I do not condone bullying in any shape of form of the creator in question / other creators (that use adlfy) / myself or anyone that responds to this post! All very immature/hateful/hurtful remarks that do not carry on to the conversation will be removed and depending on the severity (threatening someone, etc) of those remarks… I will block you as well. I made this video and post for anyone that uses Adfly/Short.e to shed some light on this returning discussion and most importantly; the alternatives.
After very careful consideration of all the risks I'm taking by making this post I felt a bit obligated to the community, as a fellow creator that also monetizes her CC, to take a stand on this. I will accept any fall out regarding this post. before we continue I’d like to express my gratitude to a group of people who helped me out in lots of ways! <333 English is not my first language so their help has been highly appreciated! I could not silently stand by anymore while children, grown ups, friends… everyone actually risks to pay lots of money to save their PC’s from destruction for $0,02485 dollars. Per click. I did the math in the highest payout rate, USA. I made a short video to demonstrate what happened when I clicked on Adfly / short.e links. Best to be watched on Desktop / iPad / bigger screens than phone.
I'm on an iMac. This makes it sooo much less bad for me than Windows Users. Also the only reason why I was able to do this without risking my computer. OS X pretty much has an build-in ironclad protection to files shown in the video.
Most of the people in this community are on a PC which makes them so much more vulnerable to all the shit that auto downloads and in some cases installs itself, without you having any say in it, as you can see.
As you can see in the vid; I did not click on the files that started downloading themselves. Know that Windows users are even more at risk(!) since these files (virus exe) can start installing themselves on their own. I have to give my iMac a password to install ANY software. That’s why I wasn’t at risk during the demo’s.
I have to admit that the demo’s in the vid are DEFINITELY not worst case scenarios! Please be mindful of that! I freed up a lot of desktop space as you can see for the endless pop-up ads to appear which ‘unfortunately’ did not occur this time around. In lots cases I get lost in an endless loop of shortners (never arriving at the promised directory) or a massive amounts of pop ups open forcing me to close the shortner window altogether. I cannot even comprehend how much worse it is for Windows users!
These are literal comments I’ve seen recently and in the past regarding this topic. THIS IS NOT TRUE! as you can see I did not click on ANY of the ads unless they required to be closed through the ad ‘close’ section to make sure the timer continues to run. Through the years of development for these ads; most of them require you to click ‘close’ (engage with them) before the countdown of Adfly/Short.e continues to run again. How am I supposed to get to your content if i can't click ‘close’ then?!
Also; the extra tabs that open need to be closed first before the timer starts running again. And when you close them they can auto download a file you didn’t clicked on. In the past they were less aggressive I agree. You could “safely” wait out those 5 sec and get to the designated URL of the CC. In most cases this isn’t an option anymore.
Regarding this post: I’ve said everything I wanted to say about this topic. I will not engage in endless discussions in the comments. tbh I might not even engage at all since I don’t have anything more/new to say about this.
I’ll elaborate on the alternatives in this post HERE. This post is already too long.
Here is an older Post by me on Sims4Studio .
Hi guys, 🤗 today i bring you a modern backsplash-wall with a matching blank stucco wall. Sometimes I need it to scribble on a chit to soothe my nerves. Then sometimes something like at the first image comes out. Yesterday I've think, why not make in PS and seamless too. Tought and done. 😊 Furthermore, I thought the pattern could look quite beautiful as a subtle pattern on tiles. I love it to play with normal and specular effects. The pattern has the same color as the background but is visible through 3D effect and shine. I must honestly confess that I like the result very well. So I hope you like it too. As you can see, the walls are relatively monochrome. I do not like it so colorful. But this is not to prevent you from making your own recolors. But then please give me credit. And maybe I'll add matching complete tile walls.
Enjoy and have fun! 😘
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It has come to my attention, and many other creators’ attention, that a website under the name SimsDom is posting external links to CC creator’s content under ad links (60 seconds), therefore, profiting off of our content without our permission. While the mods of the site plead this is not illegal, it does not excuse the fact that they are in violation of many users’ TOUs (and possibly copyright infringement as a whole), and actions such as these are incredibly upsetting and inexcusable.
Here are just a few pieces of unauthorized CC:
Notice that none of the content pictured indicates a creator name (unless specified in the original, stolen image). Only when you search for your URL specifically, your content will not be immediately shown.
And to expand upon the real issue, your CC posts are being monetized before a user visits your original post. (Even so, this isn’t always the case, either. Some posts on SimsDom link to the download itself, rather than the original post. So you may be missing out on notes or reblogs of your content. This method tends to vary) If someone were to download content on SimsDom, they’d either have to sit through a 60 second ad (while an adblocker is enabled) or become a member of the site to disable all ads, therefore speeding up the downloading/browsing process, much like TSR. (the only difference being that TSR creators/users upload the content themselves)
The price for membership ranges anywhere between ~$2 a month to ~$20 a year. All without creator permission! Not only are they taking advantage of creators, they are taking advantage of their users/members.
And to make matters worse, when a creator makes a request to have their content removed from the site, they are met with indifference and disrespect. A fellow content creator, @isjao, requested to have their content removed, this is how the conversation played out:
The message on the right can be translated to (as per Google Translate):
“Hello, isjao. Your request for site administration was passed on and we reviewed your request better. We have seen that you are a creator who really does not deserve any downloads coming from the SimsDomination. SimsDomination usually sends between 30% and 90% of the total downloads to a creator. If you want to be a creator of Tumblr, you will be. We’ve removed your creations and blocked future directions to your Tumblr and site. If we see indications of Tumblrs that have relogared their posts, as the link informed, we will remove as well. But keep in mind that you are not the only item creator in the world. It’s not we who depend on you and yes, you rely on disclosure to help you have more downloads. The indications for your items have been removed. We wish you a great week.”
And in a Tumblr post, SimsDom addressed the issue as well:
While I understand many CC creators use services such as Adfly (myself included), Patreon or receive donations through PayPal or Ko-Fi, this does not mean we shouldn’t have control over who is able to use our content for profit or forfeit the right to request it doesn’t. And when a simple request is made to have content removed, we shouldn’t be met with disrespect.
SimsDom is clearly violating our rights to our content, and they need to be held accountable. If possible, I urge you to get in contact with a site admin if you feel as though you are being treated unlawfully or disrespectfully. Be sure to notify fellow content creators if you see their content being used without their permission! And in the meantime, I, as well as others, will research a way to get this site removed.
The list has been compiled by @petaluh. Your work is greatly appreciated!
My first Post on Tumbl 🤪
Hm, I know today is not Valentines Day but I don't want to wait until february to share these today finished files with you. Hope you like it. 😊
This set comes in 14 swatches. Excuse me for not making the mats in 10,000 different colors. I would lose patience about it. 🤭 I have chosen only for my taste these colors that fit the heart and that I myself would use in the game. 😚 But please feel free to create colors that you like. But please do not stand alone recolors. It's not about the meshes, these are just square planes. However, image processing costs me love, patience and time. Every single heart is hand-drawn and unique. The irregular shapes are so intentional. That's why I want this to be respected, with credit and mesh linked. Thank you. 💗
Get it without adfly here: http://sims4studio.com/post/100884
Very useful, thank you soo much! <3
Like my School Holidays Mod this Mod gives Teens/Children a Day of School. Instead of random not planable School Holidays this is a new Tradition to use via the Calendar Holiday Feature.
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The rack has some added shelves, deco slots and swatches and can hold any kind of clothing. The clothes are pushed a bit closer together and added an extra shirt to make it fuller. The clothes will have the functional dresser option, the rack is more of just a display. Both items will show up in the dresser category (Somehow HD’s own modular dressers won’t show up in this category, which is kinda weird?).
Requires DLC: Home Decorator!
Is this something you would like to see more of? There are some more suitable objects like a Star Wars wired shelving unit, a Get Famous clothing rack and an artist painting storage which would be fun to convert. So let me know if that’s something you’d interested in! 🥰
[DOWNLOAD @ PATREON] (free)
I know, I’m late for an Advent Candle Arrangement, but hey it is for XMAS too. And our Sims can celebrate Christmas all 28 Days. So I’ve been not too late? 👼
This arrangement has 4 slots for place 4 candles. So our Sims can celebrate advent. Every sunday a flame more. 😊
The arrangement you can find in Decor/Plants and cost 100§ and the candle in Table-lights and it costs 1§. I hope, you will like it.
I wish you all a Merry, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄 🎅🏽 🎁 🍾 💝
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I hate it, when my gourmet sims are always disappointed with the drinks because they are "only" normal quality. So I modified the cocoa tray so that the drinks are of excellent quality.
You can download it HERE at SFS and when it is approved at curseforge too.
Hope, you'll enjoy it! 🥰
Guys, do not download on Simsdom, but directly at the creators!
So I was informed that some of my content came up at simsdom. Without even mentioning my name anywhere in that context btw.
Just go to TSR directly as there is no point in getting my stuff from simsdom in the first place. Or browse my CC blog instead where I keep you informed about new stuff as well.
Also, the link provided by @simsdom is a direct download link which skips the description page but not the waiting time at TSR. The item description is there for a reason. There is no benefit from skipping that page.
Luckily they provide an additional link right below the preview picture which redirects you to TSR. Click that.
What do you see? Opinions?
Oh and this will be parts of this HCH-Addon too. 👇🤭
It's slowly taking shape. Just edit one island counter and the set is finished.
I know, I’m late for an Advent Candle Arrangement, but hey it is for XMAS too. And our Sims can celebrate Christmas all 28 Days. So I’ve been not too late? 👼
This arrangement has 4 slots for place 4 candles. So our Sims can celebrate advent. Every sunday a flame more. 😊
The arrangement you can find in Decor/Plants and cost 100§ and the candle in Table-lights and it costs 1§. I hope, you will like it.
I wish you all a Merry, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄 🎅🏽 🎁 🍾 💝
Download SFS (without ads)