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@MsRed It's more like the Ads on the site can give viruses (even if you don't click on them). I've had an ad blocker for so long, I don't know if this is still an issue. I feel safe using the site with one on my browser. There's also been some corrupted content in the past that came from TSR and spread to the exchange (example: doll & bathroom counter) but any creator can make a mistake... not just TSR creators.

Those are the reasons why I think it has a bad reputation.

edit: I know bumping an old thread, I just wanted to reply to MsRed. sorry OP