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UPCOMING CHANGES! + PERSONAL NEWS & JOURNEY
🕑 Added 2021-10-12 16:20:27 +0000 UTCHey dear friends,
I have some news today regarding the evolution of my content!
I have received an email from EA yesterday, asking for changes in the way I promote my content, to respect their Intellectual Property Enforcement. This means changing the name of a tier on this Patreon page, the look of my promotional images, and other stuff. Let's get into it!
Regarding this request, I am now upgrading all my visuals on social media. As you can see up above, here is the layout I will be using from now on for my mods, I've actually been working towards this kind of new look for a while now, as you can already see on my WeTransfer Page! I hope you like it :)
They also asked of me that I remove Sims 4 logos and Plumbobs from all my online images, which I will of course comply with, that includes as well my pdf guides. This means some download links could be down until October 22nd, if you happen to encounter a dead download link, please wait for the new guide to be uploaded, this might take from a few minutes to a day or two, your patience will be greatly appreciated.
I still need to exchange a few emails with them to confirm things that need to go and things that can stay, especially the Plumfruit logo, too close to a Plumbob design from what I've been told. I'll keep you updated on this.
My former website has now been taken down as well, this is a personal decision since I bought a new domain (with a more personal naming) a few months ago and intend to rebuild it from scratch for future content, sims and non-sims related! I will keep you updated on the launch of this new website!
To avoid any further requests and to respect their IP, I have also changed my name on twitter, which is no longer @thesims_plus, it is now @Arnie_Plus ! Embracing my identity!
In the end, no worries, it is absolutely fair from them to request protection of their intellectual property, and some of the things that look too much like their own brand is actually old stuff from my old posts and websites. Plus, it's actually a good way for me to renew myself and keep on with a fresh start (see down below)
A FRESH START - Personal Journey
I have some personal information to share as well with you today! I am finally able to return to my home in Mauritius after almost a year spent away, in France!!π₯³ The borders are now fully opened and I will be returning there with my partner on November 1st
This means several things:
- Moving Week: I might be offline for a week or two around this date, taking some time to pack my stuff, say goodbye to loved ones, and finally settling in my apartment back in Mauritius!
- Community Manager: I will FINALLY be able to hire a full time community manager in Mauritius, who will help me answer all of your messages, and manage my social media platforms, that I have almost never been able to respond properly until now... This will be a gigantic change in my professional and personal life, helping with stress management, organisation, and mental health... I couldn't be more excited, and I can't wait to introduce you to this lovely person.
- New beginnings: coming back to Mauritius is going to allow me to start working on new projects, sims and non-sims related, that I am eagerly looking forward to reveal to you...
That's it for today's news friends!
I hope you are all well and healthy, and I'll see you in the next one!
Lots of Love, Arnie
Comments
Victoria Scofield
I turned your original rainbow Plumfruit logo into my desktop wallpaper! I've been a Sims addict since 2000 and my dad sold 1984 Macs (my iPhone cover is made to resemble one complete with the rainbow Apple logo), so it was perfect.
ELAKA
I am literally just seeing this and I am disgusted by EA for doing this to you, there are so many CC and MOD creators out there who use the plumbob and the word "Sims" within their brand who have capitalised on that. Are EA intimidated by the fact that your branding is cleaner and more elegant than theirs'? Either way they decided to make a beeline for you about concerns on their "intellectual property" when it is very clear that no one mistakes your branding for EAs. I have so many words. This is completely unfair, and mean to be honest; but I love how you have been so respectful and professional about it. All's well that ends well, this is a blessing in disguise, you'll see.
Shanae Young
Yes please protect your mental health! That's the most important thing :) Your work is brilliant but you gotta make sure you're managing stress. Thanks for everything you do in the community your presence alone has elevated the game exponentiallyyyy
Power blood
Hi, can you make a mods in sims 3 so kids can ride on horse
Hey love where is the phone U.I post?
Wendy Hubble
So glad you can go home! Good luck and stay safe. Mauritius sounds AMAZING!
Tacomama
I like the upgrade. I always think of them as Arnie mods, not "Sims Plus" mods already
Safe travels! Congrats to the good things - booooo to EA. We support you no matter what! thanks Arnie ((HUGS))
Kiki Doll
Wow, I thought you were going to say they hired you. You should make your own game atp. I have so many reads for EA but I'm going to remain classy .... for now. TY for all you do.
BEAUTYFUL18
EA IS FULL OF BS. THEY SCARED OF THE COMPETITION.BECUASE IN A MINUTE GONNA STOP BUYING ALL THEIR SHIT.THEY HAVE BECOME MONEY HUNGRY
Princess Kimberly
My friend is from Mauritius. Beautiful place. Happy time for you!!!
Lostinthewoods40
Love your content. Ea is jealous they aren't as smart lol positive vibes! Can't wait to see more
Chava Baht Zion
If EA had any type of sense, they would hire you
Dace Cross
Welcome home Arnie! Change is good and I hope your move goes well and any obstacles are over come π₯°
Thomas Hawksworth
I glad you are coming back home but yeah EA is so freaking stupid.
Brandon A-L
EAβs so dumb.
