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FairyHappy22
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3 days ago

Do something about the insane amount of Gallery reuploads

I'm browsing the gallery and one of the main problems I see on there is the amount of reuploads. And the problem with that is the person who reupload SOMEONE ELSE'S work is getting more likes and downloads than the original creator. It's like people work hard on their builds (I'm assuming) and to see the credit going to someone else who downloaded and then reuploaded someone else's work is a little unfair. I get it though, when the item is on the gallery, it's basically free for the taking but I still think there should be some moderation. I also see a lot of users who just make it their entire mission to steal other people's work and get the credit. I don't know how this could be implemented (like some kind of option for original creators to turn on or off), but EA will find a way if they cared enough. 

This is more of a gallery rant than feedback but I still think something should be done. I've personally never had my creations reuploaded (that I can tell). My Sims and builds are so basic no one is going to reupload them for credit lol

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  • The gallery is sick like this. I have noticed this too. I don't trust anyone posting in the gallery except for the original builder. 

    I love remodeling other people's builds so they fit in with my storyline, but I would never re-upload a build that has been remodel by me...this is what I see constantly in the gallery.

    It's such a shame to steal or take credit from the original builder. 

    I'm in renovation heaven right now...need to take a break though.

    Whataburger...the decal in game is coming to San Sequoia. I'm remodeling a building that I downloaded from the gallery. I'll give props to the builder once I'm ready to post it. I love shouting out to the original builder!🙂

  • I hate when I see people with lots that have so many downloads and a reference to the og creator under the 'original creator' tag. Nothing in the description credits the og creator. I think there could be a small check box when posting saying if it is a shell or base sim or not, which if checked someone could post the lot again under their account, no problem (crediting the og creator ofc). If not checked, anyone who tries to reupload will need permission from the og creator. This would send something to the og creator where they can check the reupload and accept or decline the upload and will not be posted to the gallery unless accepted. I know for some more popular creators, this could be time wasting, so there would be a setting to automatically accepting or declining anything that someone tries to post with them as the og creator.

    This would hopefully fix thus problem, but knowing ea, they won't listen to almost any suggestions.

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