Forum:The Sims3 as a Prequel

I Disagree with Sims 3 being a prequel(4 year player)
The Sims 3 should not be a prequel.I may be in the wrong but I disagree.There are so many gaps and holes in the plot story line.

1)Mortimer and Bella they are the same age? i thought Mortimer was older than Bella?

2)what happens to our sims if its a prequel? are they did in the start of the Sims or the Sims 2(guest guessing you have adults and etc.

3)IS Sunset Valley just Pleasentview but in the previous time? And can i add up the Storyline togther or not.

4)Are all neighborhoods before the Sims 2 places like Bridgeport,Barnacle Bay,Lunar Lakes?