Not only have the mods themselves come under scrutiny, but the individuals behind them are also under the spotlight. ModDB has taken the unprecedented step of auditing the social media accounts of mod authors to determine their "suitability". If no fault can be found within the mod, the behavior or opinions of its creators become the deciding factor for its removal.
While NexusMods and ModDB have every right to manage their platforms as they see fit, the subjective removal of content does raise some thought-provoking questions about implicit endorsement of those not removed. If a mod is removed for its perceived failure to align with 'Diversity and Inclusion,' what does that say about the mods that are allowed to stay? Take, for example, mods that permit morally disturbing acts such as murdering children in-game.
On one hand, mods are removed on the grounds of fostering "Diversity and Inclusion" for removing recent sociopolitical trends. But on the other hand, mods that add content considered morally questionable by most people are allowed to remain.
HQ Mods
We offer a dedicated file hosting service along with a forum for sharing and discussing mods. We are currently in the process of developing improved mod hosting support, which will include intuitive front-ends designed to streamline the process for both mod creators and consumers.
HQ Mods will let gamers dictate their own experiences when they play their games. We do not and will not remove mods simply because they clash with our moral or ideological perspectives as long as the content is legal.
