@livybug33@graysonsmt I’m pretty sure if everyone was stealing, it’d eventually be considered normal, which would mean not stealing wouldn’t really be seen as common sense anymore… but it doesn’t really matter it’s just an agree to disagree situation here.
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@Princess_Ayla21@graysonsmt just because you personally have seen people not following it doesn't mean no one does or should. it would still be common sense not to steal cash out of someone's wallet even if everyone was doing it
@livybug33@graysonsmt I don’t think it’s exactly common sense I’ve literally seen thousands of accounts over the years with a fanart pfp and zero credit anywhere, and all the art belonged to artists I recognized, so it definitely wasn’t their own. So yeah, I don’t think it’s common sense. :/
I was rereading Gachiakuta, and I saw this part again and idk why but it’s so cute to me that everyone looks so tiny compared to Enjin. Like dang, y’all are like little munchkin donuts. I love them so much!!
@Princess_Ayla21@graysonsmt Credit them anywhere in your profile where is visible. Can be your bio or a pinned post. Normally just something like “pfp by @-“ and the username.
@creaturezgirlz How or where would you credit the artist though?
Bc I’ve used fanart before and didn’t credit it So next time I’d like to.
would I have to make a post about it?
@Princess_Ayla21 That’s usually the consensus, yes. Most artists would like credit for their work. Idk if it’s the same for official artwork, but fanworks it’s a definite yes. Unfortunately people repost fanworks without credit so it can be hard to credit the artist. /gen
I’ve spent the past few days researching the circumstances in different countries, including financial situations.
I understand that for many people, pirate sites are the only way they can read manga.
I also understand that prices can be higher overseas.
I’ve even seen people saying, “Don’t bring this issue up.”
But if we do not speak up now, the value of Japanese manga and creative works, built through the sacrifices and relentless efforts of those who came before us, will be wasted.
I’ve also seen people say, “Reading for free doesn’t hurt sales.”
That is not true.
“Free” lowers the value of things.
Once people grow used to getting something for free, they stop looking toward legitimate versions.
(I also understand that people who truly love a work will support it properly.)
We pour ourselves into creating so readers can enjoy our work.
Compensation matters, of course, but more than anything, I do not want to see its value diminished.
To help people who cannot afford to buy it, or who do not have access to it, enjoy these works, Ando and I have been discussing this for a long time and exploring many ideas. I cannot share details yet, but we are working on it.
Publishers are making efforts as well.
I’m sorry it is taking time.
But please stop hurling accusations like, “You are racists,” or saying misguided things like, “Piracy is free promotion for you.”
We will continue doing everything we can so everyone can enjoy manga.
And I ask one thing in return: please try to understand our perspective and our culture as well.
※I’m using a translation app.
@joannehuspek@nessa_nikk@ThoughtCrimes80 That’s not exactly something mean or offensive to say. It also seems more like something for TikTok than anything else. Either way, I don’t personally see a problem with calling them that sometimes, especially since she doesn’t really do it directly to them most of the time.
@ThoughtCrimes80@drained4kitty Calling your child a crotch goblin and probably not even often I genuinely think that’s a thing for TikTok doesn’t make someone a terrible mother. And she’s a seemingly very loving mother from what I’ve seen having watched a lot of her videos
@ThoughtCrimes80 That lunch isn’t even that surgery and “crotch goblins” it’s not even like an insult or anything mean and from what I have seen after watching plenty of her videos she clearly doesn’t mean it in a mean way it’s like calling a child who’s being sneaky or whatever a little gremlin