Black Mars, I absolutely realise that it was not her directly, but anyone who allows their network of friends to act in such a flagrant thuggish manner (to anyone who oversteps the boundary they define), well you have to wonder why anyone would allow that if they did not want it to happen.
Her behaviour, although admittedly indirect, does not change that, yes, I do like some of her work, but it does mean I have no more tolerance for the cult mentality that follows her around.
And I count myself among the numerous hacks out there writing something that is very heavily influenced by other things, and only moderately original, but I suppose the difference is that I am grateful, pleased and humbled by the attention that I do get, and feel capable of speaking for myself if the need arises. Convoluted mess or not, attention from people you don't know, who have opinions and independent thoughts comes as part of the choice to put your self out there or not.
I actually meant to put a question mark after I said "her cult snapped at you?" Which means I don't approve of that kind of behavior myself. That's why I like the fact that the beautiful_sims maintainer put that post up to show people how she really is. A lot of people who are part of her "cult" ignored it but I know I didn't. From that moment I was weary of her and especially Gelydh (who is apparently ten times worse). What makes it insane is that she hates other creators also and I heard this from a friend of mine.
A bitter little apple.
The only reason why I call it a convoluted mess is because one moment she wants everyone to go "wow" and then she wants to hide it.
I still don't see why anyone would want her sims in their game. If you look closely they aren't all that great and anyone can make a better clone. I guess because I prefer making mine and if someone asks me I'd gladly share.