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Originally Posted by ASHke  Iiiiiinteresting... Knowing the current state of the industry, I wouldn't be surprised in the least if other publishers follow suit. |
what for a current state? (sorry only asking, I'm not into the inustry)
It's depressing to say the least, even though we have to accept it (what other choice is there), I can't find anything positive in it. I'm glad it happened with Drap only, because there aren't as many artists I adore releasing their works under this publisher, nontheless a few hit me hard, I love Ryou Sakurai, and so I will never ever going to get to know how "The sanctuary of a sweet evil spirit" will end ?*cries*, sigh whatever, it could have been worse, for example if Chara, Asuka or BexBoy would decide to pull this.
I very well understand and accept the decision aarins though to put down all the links as fast as possible, who would want to release a war with a publisher, especially if the publisher has all the legal rights on his side. What I don't understand is the sudden (or not so sudden?) change in attitude of Core, I mean they tolerated it for years and suddenly it's not okay anymore? It makes me fear, that other publishers could take the same actions too.
Many wouldn't know all the works outside of Japan, if not for the "advertisement" through the net. I mean I myself am the best example. Often I see a manga on the net, read it and decide I have to have it. The net promotes the work of the mangakas around the world, which will surely increase the sales rate when released as english version too (at least this is my opinion). I think this is the reason why most publishers tolerate this illegal act. It's sad Core magazine doesn't see it this way anymore.
arrgh I only needed to spill my guts.