[QUOTE="VonLund"]Seems logical, if they did not have any legal permissions to post/upload/etc said mangas, I do not see a reason why they should be allowed to operate. Ideally, there would be legal means to view manga online in a "streaming" format if you will, as we have seen with some animes. However, the lack of any such services does not validate what amounts to theft. ^^Hexagon_777
It's their fault really. Basic economics teaches us that if supply does not meet demand, black markets will spring forth to meet said demand. This is another textbook example of such a case. Publishers should have realised the potential of the market long ago and by not doing so, they failed to capitalise upon what could have been a major stream of revenue. I do hope they learn something from this and actually try to meet demand but considering how long this black market has been functioning for, hope is but a meek ray of light amongst all the darkness. Unfortunately, economic theory does not negate criminal acts. ;) As with the Record/Movie Industry though, the Anime/Manga Industry has shown itself to be rather slow witted regarding technological development. So no doubt, they are to blame, it is just no matter how silly their ideas may be, it is still their choice.
Seems logical, if they did not have any legal permissions to post/upload/etc said mangas, I do not see a reason why they should be allowed to operate. Ideally, there would be legal means to view manga online in a "streaming" format if you will, as we have seen with some animes. However, the lack of any such services does not validate what amounts to theft. ^^
This whole event helped to reinforce my belief that most political groups are completely and utterly hopeless. By most, I mean that as of yet I have not found one that seems rational, though of course that could be an oversight on my part.
PCs all the way, I do so very much enjoy having a choice and freedom... Also, I do not (apart from entertainment) require a console system for school/work/etc, yet, in this day and age it is almost certain that I will need a PC of some sort. Thus I simply spend a bit more and have a PC that I can use both for tasks related to "serious" matters and for when I just want to frag some people.
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