Mods

Animal Bikes - Included as a callback to 1.2.5 Adventure packs, where this way THE way to get around.
Chisels & Bits - So you can make your own furniture. Why wouldn't you want to?
JEI - Because this is a staple at this point.
Just What I Needed - Because I am incredibly biased.
Simple HP Bars - I like HP bars, okay? They are like, über helpful.
Tech Reborn - Because I really miss oldschool IC2 and Gregtech.
What is That - Understanding what I am looking at is cool, therefore so is this mod.
Nether Portal Fix - To fix nether portals, duh.
Fast Leaf Decay - Because I am not terribly patient with trees.
Journey Map - An optional map. Usually pretty popular.
Stellar Sky - Both stellar, and stellar. Makes seeing sunsets so much sweeter.
MCMultipart - For the aspiring model train set enthusiast, makes putting blocks in small spaces a breeze.
Psi - Magic, but not. Perfect for the skeptical wizard or gunslinging mage.
Soul Shards: The Old Ways - For a touch of magic.
Base Metals / Nether Metals - For ore control, and for the [x] Advantage mods.
Power Advantage / Steam Advantage / Electric Advantage - Cool, new tech mods for the aspiring factoryman.
Blood Magic - Because a touch wasn't enough.
Craft Tweaker - Helps balance and compatability between mods with the same recipes.
Minecraft Comes Alive - For the community-oriented single-players.

Questions

A simple modpack. I made it so I can enjoy 1.9 with friends, but wish to share it with the rest of the world as well.

Whatever you want. Unlike my previous pack, this modpack has no enforced progression, no odd generation, really nothing other than a few simple mods.

This pack offers nothing that other packs do not, and that is exactly why you might want to play it. It is a simple experience for simple fun.

wut

Hit that 'Install' button up there.

Probably a virus. Unload 2 or 3 bottles of antibiotics on your computer to help it get better.