All the proxies Nouk was talking about belong to the bunch that Thomass gave to Atwa - correct me if I'm wrong. (Coconut, Dec. 1st)
Combined with the incidents surrounding Buggy, Simsecret and Natural Sims, and all of it taking place within the Sims community - there's not much doubt left IMO.

*runs away to her lurking corner*

They won't loosen their grip on The Sims 3, unlike the (relative) freedom they had granted to the creators before.
There's too much extra money in it, and they won't make that 'mistake' this time.
For a company that sees its purpose to get as much money as possible out of you (not entertain you) it's only natural. 
I hope they have the foresight to be aware of all the people (who are an active part of the Sims 2 community) not willing to be a part of this farce.

Thanks for keeping it free!
I can hardly imagine how much work it is to argue and convince, get the files (never forget: those were PAY items, so someone actually had to spend money), organize the place, keep the trolls out, and so on.
Pirates are the best!