Re:manga scanlations (Score 1)

Hmm...it's hard to post a decent reply to such an article. Especially since I haven't read the article thoroughly I can only make small assesments based on my limited knowledge ( biased by the way ). I agree on nagashi on one thing though. The Industry is WAY behind. No denything that. Another thing i would like to add to that ( again in reference to the manga industry ) is the buisness attitude of most ( not all ) of the major companies ie, tokyopop for instance in obtaining the license for a certain title, then putting small effort into making sure the quality of the final product ( images, translations ) are correct and money worthy. Manga is indeed being transferred and traded online even with alot of opposition by companies such as Viz, and Tokyopop. Manga scanslation is LEGAL until the title gets licensed. But if the the company does POORLY in the translation or editing such as Changing names (Initial D) or even making a basic mistake constantly such as putting the wrong dialogue for the wrong charachter ( Kodocha ) then trading manga/comics online will continue or may increase. Web Comics isn't something new, neither are comprehensive reports as to why, or how much or what is constantly being transferred. It's been going on for quite some time now. Not just manga. But DC comics and Marvel as well. Not everyone likes to open the plastic cases and expose their precious comic ( Death Of Superman OH YEA ) to the world. *Officially I was just blabbing out cuz Nagashi told me to talk*