If you mean pure exploits and things like tampering with gcd / HM Boots / HM Jump, auto escape (altough that can be exploited back, since it's easy to perceive when you know someone uses such a thing..), etc. then I whole-heartedly agree.
Things like tampering with the data files, though? Removing anything that can provide you with at the very least minor boost in performance, just so you can *maybe* actually enjoy the game as it's supposed to be? Debatable.
"State of the game" and alike are a bit overused by everyone, but I guess it relates here to the fact of people exploiting the game files specifically.