Why does everybody hate the idea of multiplayer in TS5?

Because Sims community hates anyone who is different and putting all those toxic people in the web space for prolonged periods of time will turn the space into a warzone. Ever see the game VR chat? Yeah Sims would just be another online dating and trolling site which people can join for free elsewhere. Sims online games have never done well. While games like Animal Crossing and Second Life have good positive experience in the market. You think people with cheap laptops spend money on good internet too are highly mistaken. Many people are having disconnecting issues with Twitch especially with the isolation. Another pandemic happens, then Simmers won't be able to play the game.