can "we" actually say that a significant portion of players use mods? where is this appraisal from?

can some leave, I am sure they would, likely clear up some of the housing situation. personally, coming from a game that mods were an absolute requirement to play (WoW) coming here was refreshing, and I doubt I am alone in that. WoW is also very adept at "stealing" the work of others to enhance their game with new "features", so SE doing it is hardly a first in the industry. the mock indignation of them doing it is hardly worthwhile or newsworthy. but shock and indignation is the calling card of the OP.

but without the actual information that the OP is apparently privy to, it is really difficult to determine what portion of the playerbase would leave. I am more concerned about the progress towards a solo game as opposed to a scorched earth policy on mods.