I actually do like what SPs offer in that they fill in niches for people who want them. I don't feel like every pack needs to be expressly for me. Supernatural stuff isn't really for me but I don't mind them making it. I guess each player should just decide what they actually want in their games.
There were some requests for small pets when people were considering C&D. I am not really looking for this because I'd rather have horses but I'll see what it offers and think about it. I wouldn't mind rabbits or, indeed, ferrets. This is ... probably not ... really for me but I'm glad for those who want it. I'm still busy with JA and I'm sure I'll see other stuff that suits me. I kind of need some time to work with some of what I have.
I guess the SP concepts are just there if you want them. Some of the ideas that were widely panned are ones that I enjoy like Fitness. Yeah, it's all gym equipment but I custom-built the nicest gym in my game. I love sending my sims there. I still use some of the decor and clothes elsewhere.
Not every pack needs to appeal to everyone, but I'll see what it's about. Vampires originally didn't interest me but I picked it up on sale. I'm glad for the people who wanted this. Maybe we'll see horses and farms.
Last point, I know that hamsters, gerbils and rats are common pets especially for small kids. I went to a daycare/nursery for a while as a kid that had a pet rat.
