How do you all handle the "Broken" mods issue? Why use mods at all?

As others have mentioned, organizing your mods folder is the best way to keep track of what mods need to be updated.

I like to organize my mods folder with categorized, blank folders:

https://i.imgur.com/pDqfrnF.png

My CORE mods and GAMEPLAY mods usually need to be updated for a new patch, and it's easy to tell with this setup. Most mod authors are quick to update their mods so it's never that much of a hassle.