Can't disagree with you, I played Fallout 3 without mods and didn't start modding until after playing through NV at least half a dozen times and I'm glad that I gave them a chance.
What got me into making and sharing my own mods was the realization that the only person who can make mods exactly as I want them is me. With the tools and tutorials available, I'm a strong advocate for people taking control of their own game.
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