The phrase "Patreon Must Be Destroyed" is a modern variation of the long-standing "Pay Sites Must Be Destroyed" (PSMBD) movement in The Sims community. It targets creators who lock Custom Content (CC) or mods behind permanent paywalls, which violates Electronic Arts (EA) policies. The Conflict: Early Access vs. Permanent Paywalls
But the system is now gamed to death.
⚠️ PMBD operates in a legal gray area. While EA forbids permanent paywalls, re-uploading someone else’s work without permission may violate copyright law in some regions. Use at your own risk. Patreon Must Be Destroyed Sims 4
But EA rarely enforces this rule. The company has issued a handful of cease-and-desist letters over the years—most famously against a creator charging $30 for a “Cottagecore” set—but for every creator banned, ten more appear. EA seems unwilling to police a community that actively drives engagement with their game. Why kill the golden goose? The phrase "Patreon Must Be Destroyed" is a
The movement expresses itself in three ways: Permanent Paywalls But the system is now gamed to death