@RangerGUN - It is a sad reality that it happens at all and frequently enough that you have to prepare for it....and it's true of SSE as well. If you prepare for it then not such a big deal. It absolutely does break the script extender each time and those who maintain F4SE are the unsung heroes of all the mods and users who rely on it. They are extremely quick to update and then the mod authors follow closely behind....which means updating many of the mods in your list.
Saves and backups are a must and there is a mod that allows you to revert your game back if you accidentally chose the update or verify the game files through Steam. I usually wait to take the updates for a week or two, until I'm sure the bugs are written out. As of today, I still haven't updated the game file from the last update and my game runs just the way I set it up from the last update.
Some enjoy Creation Club and that is fine, but I have chosen not to participate in it. One thing that will require the newest update is the Creation Kit. So if you're developing mods or using CK, you'll have no choice. I'm not going to bash Bethesda, but I am also not going to quit a game I love because they have made choices I don't care for. Just my 2 cents.