I have nothing to add because you've pretty much outlined every single problem with it. All I know is that I have literally given up every single other game for sims. Why? Because it's the only one without rules, limitations (that's debatable) checklists,goals that must be completed unless you want to, microtransactions, time limits,challenges. All the things they want to make this game about is what I DON'T want. I dont challenge, compete, I don't want gallery recognition, I dont care or pay attention to those earned achievements.
I just wholeheartedly hope they don't take away what makes me love this game because it's the ONLY game unique in that way of ruling and escaping into your own private world.
I usually get nervous when random people start chatting on roblox or begging for robux, or asking to be my roblox boyfriend. And I had other block people tease me for my choice of block clothing. And I have been bullied for no reason on there.
I quickly log out and play sims instead. I don't even want multiplayer to be an "option" everyone knows how much it will take away from single player and I see that has already happened on playstation games I use to like.