Speaking as a CC/Mod end user..
Firstly Mods & CC mean two different things to many of us that use them. I often see people using the two words interchangeably.
Custom Content refers to objects, recolours, clothing, sims, houses ect..
A Mod refers to a file that changes the behaviour of the game.
1. I'm not sure about using Mods uploaded to TheSims Gallery, since many Mods require frequent updating after patches & expansion packs. I trust ModTheSims and a few other sites because I can see when that creator last logged in, which means they are more likely to keep that mod up to date. Also because MTS in particular is a little picky about what gets uploaded, quality tends to be rather good. They have a thread for each mod, where we can feedback to the creator and receive responses. Additionally, I trust that Mods won't get purged from MTS for example.
2. When it comes to Custom content, I wouldn't mind seeing recolours of official objects on the exchange. I would be happy to download them. I'm fussy about my downloads, I like to see clear pictures up close of various angles, so I can see the ingame quality of the item. I also like to see pictures of a Sim using the item, to tell if there are clipping issues or any other problems. I use other downloaders feedback to help guide my choices, if an item has caused crashing or glitching I want to know about it. It would be important therefore that the creator not be able to delete any feedback!
4. CC included with Lots or Sims on Gallery. This one is tricky. I think there should be a tick box to eliminate any and all CC for those that choose to do so.
4. If CC or Mods were being downloaded with Sims or Lots/Rooms on the Gallery without my knowledge, I would be concerned and stop using The Gallery. I love CC/Mods but only those I carefully select!
5. I wouldn't mind downloading some CC with Sims/Lots/Rooms but I would want to be able to click on the item name and be led to its information page. (See 2.)
