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==Part #1: Why Clean?==
==Part #1: Why Clean?==


'''Short answer''': Because some mods have '''dirty edits''' and/or '''wild edits''' (these terms will be explained momentarily) which cause bad things to happen, ranging from incorrect game settings, disabling content, broken quests, and crashing to desktop (CTD). If you run a lot of mods (a subjective amount but perhaps 100 or more) the chance of bad edits causing problems rises exponentially.
'''Long Answer''': Because some mods have '''dirty edits''' and/or '''wild edits''' (these terms will be explained momentarily) which cause bad things to happen, ranging from incorrect game settings, disabling content, broken quests, and crashing to desktop (CTD). If you run a lot of mods (a subjective amount but perhaps 100 or more) the chance of bad edits causing problems rises exponentially.


'''Longer answer''': When a mod is created, there are two types of bad edits that can occur: '''dirty/unnecessary edits''' and '''wild/undesirable edits'''. Each type will now be explained.
'''Short Answer''': When a mod is created, there are two types of bad edits that can occur: '''dirty/unnecessary edits''' and '''wild/undesirable edits'''. Each type will now be explained.


===Type #1: Dirty/Unnecessary Edits===
===Type #1: Dirty/Unnecessary Edits===
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