I completely get your point, and I agree — SE should absolutely address cheating and advantage-granting tools. The main distinction is just that visual/aesthetic mods, even NSFW ones, don’t actually impact gameplay. The concern there is how it reflects on SE’s public image. Cheating in games happens — even on a large scale — and while it’s a problem that SE should address, it doesn’t really reflect on Square Enix itself. The issue lies with the individuals choosing to cheat. Visual mods, especially NSFW ones, are different because their visibility does affect SE’s public image, which is why the reaction is often stronger there.
I, for one, don’t care if someone wants tig bitties or whatever, but there’s still a certain level of personal responsibility when using these mods in public spaces or on platforms where others can see them.




