@OP I love, your bravery, in sharing this, it's needed to have been said a long time ago, and I agree with your sentiments on completing all content w/o the use of 3RD Party Programs, and Mods!

It sure is wild, how much hate and toxicity have been thrown at the OP, for sharing his honesty with everyone here, triggering so many, "I only use Addons because of the QoL, and Updates to current systems they provide." people.

More people, like the OP, should feel that they too, can come forth, with their unpopular truths and express them freely and bravely too!

Cheers!