I came looking for evidence today to determine if i should bother buying any on-sale expansions, i still feel so cheated for buying the base game for $60! And now it's $15! I guess i have my answer. I think i'll just save my expansion money in hopes of supporting the site costs of the good modders who might make this The Sims again one day, when it's done being re-messed over every now and again.
Also, if my sims try to grab water or use a cell phone ONE MORE TIME when i've told them to socialize, i think i'm-a SMITE THEM! Sorry if i helped change your mood to angry. :P