User blog comment:Woganhemlock/Monthly Question - December 2014/@comment-24258073-20141207054239/@comment-4568327-20141207112833

Hmm, seems like you've fallen into the "Mod Misconception" pit. Mods are not viruses as many people think. They're not all "bad 4 u and ur game", it depends on what type of mod you install. For most cases mods are perfectly safe to install and uninstall, and there are resources out there for modders and downloaders alike.

Mods exist either to enhance the game, fix bugs not patched by the developers, remove annoyances, or to assist in player challenges.