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Name-Undecided	Post #483487
Member 4:33 am, Jul 20 2011 Posts: 170	This question is 100% hypothetical, just wondering. Let's say a group didn't want to appear on mangaupdate, or if they didn't want their releases listed. Their hypothetical reason would most likely be legal, but whatever reason was would MU honor their wish?
gainare_tottori	Post #483495
Member 5:38 am, Jul 20 2011 Posts: 5	If your group puts something on the Internet, somebody's going to notice. If you don't want anyone to notice, then don't put it on the Internet. If you don't want your group name associated with the release, then release it anonymously.
Name-Undecided	Post #483578
Member 4:27 pm, Jul 20 2011 Posts: 170	Are you speaking on behalf of MU or is this your private opinion?
ForteAtrox	Post #483612
Pew pew Member 8:56 pm, Jul 20 2011 Posts: 808	I get that it's hypothetical but... I have a question, is there anything actually wrong with having your release announced? It's not like they're providing download links or providing fans with an online reader. I mean MU is a good site for people to find new manga that are being scanlated to read and the point of scanlation is for the fans to read, so why limit the chances of having people find the manga you scanlate? I was just curious. ._. I think they would respect it. ________________
shockas	Post #483615
Member 9:20 pm, Jul 20 2011 Posts: 3	Quote This question is 100% hypothetical, just wondering. Let's say a group didn't want to appear on mangaupdate, or if they didn't want their releases listed. Their hypothetical reason would most likely be legal, but whatever reason was would MU honor their wish? I am pretty sure they will respect your wish, Name-Undecided. Years ago, someone reported and announced my translations here. It was never meant for public. It's just for fun and intended for some friends community only. I contacted the people in charge about the problem. I think the admin called Manick removed it for me. Then there's also one time when someone stole my text translation and use them for their group without my permission. And Manick once again solved the problem for me. If i remember right, i think MangaScreener also have the same problem about stolen translation and Manick instantly removed the releases and ban the group. Quote I get that it's hypothetical but... I have a question, is there anything actually wrong with having your release announced? It's not like they're providing download links or providing fans with an online reader. I mean MU is a good site for people to find new manga that are being scanlated to read and the point of scanlation is for the fans to read, so why limit the chances of having people find the manga you scanlate? I was just curious. ._. I think they would respect it. Not everyone want so share it with public. Some just do it for fun and some just want to share it with their friends.
Name-Undecided	Post #483683 - Reply to (#483615) by shockas
Member 2:17 am, Jul 21 2011 Posts: 170	Quote from shockas I am pretty sure they will respect your wish, Name-Undecided. It's entirely hypothetical. I have no problem with listing my releases on MU. But it's good to know that something can be done if a release that isn't meant to be public finds its way here. Like you I can envision a scenario where, for example, something done for a group of friends finds its way into the wrong hands, etc etc.
Toto	Post #483850
Site Admin 10:20 pm, Jul 21 2011 Posts: 2276	We don't release scanlations that are not available to the general public. So, something that only a few people (your friends) are supposed to see would not be allowed here. ________________ "Officially, this machine doesn't exist, you didn't get it from me, and I don't know you. Make sure it doesn't leave the building."