Dear Friends,
Within the short span of 24 hours, we have received an astounding 1500 signatures! Your unwavering support and dedication to this critical cause have played a significant role in this remarkable achievement.
As we continue to fight against this abusive behaviour, I invite you to consider the following ways in which you can further support our cause:
1. Spread Awareness: Share the petition with your friends, family, and on social media platforms. This act of raising awareness is crucial in bringing attention to this pressing issue. Share the petition using the link provided: https://chng.it/PVyrFy2f5m
2. Report Perm-Paywall Creators directly to EA: We have created a template that you can fill out and submit to EA. This template, which can be found at the bottom of this email, will assist you in submitting your reports effectively.
3. Notify Designer Brands: Reach out to designer brands involved in the copyright infringement committed by Bergdorfverse. Sharing the link to her Tumblr and Patreon posts will serve as evidence of her unauthorized use of intellectual property. Encourage these brands to take appropriate action against such misuse.
Let us always be mindful that our actions as players significantly influence the behavior of these creators. The most potent method of curbing the influence of these individuals is to demonstrably remove their content from our games, or at the very least, by refraining from promoting it via social media. By doing this, we collectively deprive them of the platform they exploit. Together, we can effect meaningful change and terminate this disruptive behavior.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support and commitment to this cause. Let us stand united, working towards a better and safer community for all Sims 4 players.
Thank you once again for your unwavering dedication and support.
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How to submit a report to EA:
To report CC & Mods, submit the details on EA Help:
- Click Contact Us from any page on EA Help (We recommend logging in to your EA Account)
- Select The Sims 4. If needed, use the search bar to find the game.
- Select your Platform.
- For Topic, select Report concerns or harassment.
- For Issue, choose Report website.
From here, you’ll open a webform to let EA know more about what happened. Please provide a link to the CC/Mods you think break the rules, and as much detail as you can about why. Your report will be reviewed by EA’s team.
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EA Report Template:
Subject: Reporting CC & Mod Creators Breaching EA's Terms of Use
Dear EA Support,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning issue within the Sims 4 modding community. As an avid player and member of the community, I have come across several creators who knowingly and willingly breach EA's Terms of Use by locking their custom content behind paywalls.
Last year, an article was published discussing the guidelines that creators should adhere to when creating and distributing custom content. It was mentioned in the article that if any creators were found going against these guidelines, it should be reported. Following this suggestion, I would like to report several CC creators who are engaging in the practice of 'paywalling', denying simmers access to their content unless they pay.
At this point, there are numerous individuals within the community who are known for locking their content behind paywalls. This practice is clearly against EA's policies, as it restricts access to content that utilizes EA's intellectual property, program, and meshes. As a dedicated player who has invested time and money into this game and franchise, I strongly believe that it is unjust and improper to profit from EA's assets in such a manner.
In order to address this issue effectively, I kindly request that EA take action against these creators and ensure that they abide by the Terms of Use. By doing so, you would not only protect the integrity of your brand and intellectual property but also foster a more inclusive and supportive community for all simmers.
For your convenience, I have compiled a list of some of the most notorious paywalling CC creators within the community. Please find the list below:
[Insert list of creator names and links to their profiles]
I would also like to take this opportunity to bring to your attention a Change.org petition surrounding this issue started by the community: https://chng.it/PVyrFy2f5m
I sincerely hope that you will investigate this matter further and take appropriate actions against these creators. Thank you for your attention to this issue, and I look forward to seeing a resolution that aligns with the guidelines set forth by EA.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
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