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Scrolling through social media lately, many gamers are astounded by the explicit content in some videos.
Mods for PC games have always been a familiar tale to gamers worldwide. It's the 'dark territory' every PC gamer is acquainted with, even developers acknowledge. Because it's a narrative that can't be obstructed with the majority of PC game projects.
Mods come in myriad forms, 'white ones, black ones.' But in the past, gamers typically only encountered these mods through clandestine groups or 'unofficial' websites. Downloading was simply a matter of 'who knows what.' At best, it was shared with friends through private chats.
However, in recent times, these 18+ mods are being publicly showcased on social media platforms. Most notably on Facebook, a platform vigorously promoting video content. This is also a lucrative terrain for modders seeking to profit from Facebook users.
What's perplexing is that these clips are still openly active without encountering any sensitive content warnings from the platforms. Of course, these clips aren't excessively explicit, but the objectionable content is quite apparent — something that could cause discomfort for a large portion of Facebook users and have a considerable impact on younger users.
The female characters chosen as themes for 18+ mods are also the famous heroines of the gaming world like Jill Valentine, Tifa... These are characters that can spark curiosity and attract views from users and gamers. Naturally, when the views are high, the uploader benefits as well. Ultimately, posting these 'not safe for work' clips has a significant impact on users and gamers, due to the unforeseeable dangers they pose.
