Nexus Mods, a popular platform for game modifications, finds itself at the center of a heated debate after removing over 500 mods in a single month. The controversy erupted following the removal of Marvel's Avengers mods that replaced Captain America's head with images of Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
The platform's owner, known as TheDarkOne, clarified the situation on Reddit, stating that both mods were removed simultaneously to prevent accusations of political bias. He noted, however, that this seemingly neutral action has been met with an outpouring of negative attention, particularly from YouTube content creators who, he claims, have remained silent on the simultaneous removal.
TheDarkOne further revealed that the decision has resulted in a barrage of online harassment, including death threats and personal attacks. He lamented the unwarranted vitriol directed at the platform's moderators.
This incident isn't an isolated case. Nexus Mods has previously faced backlash for removing mods, such as a Spider-Man Remastered mod in 2022 that replaced rainbow flags with American flags. The platform's commitment to inclusivity and its policy of removing content deemed discriminatory have been publicly affirmed in the past.
TheDarkOne concluded by expressing the platform's unwillingness to engage with those who oppose its policies on inclusivity.
