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Question: Do you think it is morally / ethically wrong to scanlate or distribute published material?
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There were 11478 total votes.
The poll ended: September 15, 2012 (13 years ago)
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- Yes - votes: 2260 (19.7%)
- No - votes: 9218 (80.3%)
There were 11478 total votes.
The poll ended: September 15, 2012 (13 years ago)
Question: How do you like your manga?
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There were 10754 total votes.
The poll ended: September 8, 2012 (13 years ago)
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- Hot and steamy - votes: 2233 (20.8%)
- Cold, salty, and/or teary - votes: 469 (4.4%)
- Spicy and exciting - votes: 2924 (27.2%)
- Medium with a bittersweet aftertaste - votes: 1185 (11%)
- Chewy and necessary to ponder over - votes: 1156 (10.7%)
- Sweet and heartfelt - votes: 1977 (18.4%)
- Quick like a sugar rush - votes: 207 (1.9%)
- Hard and blunt - votes: 464 (4.3%)
- Bland and typical - votes: 139 (1.3%)
There were 10754 total votes.
The poll ended: September 8, 2012 (13 years ago)
Question: What kind of character do you prefer to read about?
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There were 12011 total votes.
The poll ended: September 1, 2012 (13 years ago)
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- Someone that's just like me - votes: 1396 (11.6%)
- A person that shares just a few traits with me - votes: 2855 (23.8%)
- Characters that are nothing like me - votes: 1019 (8.5%)
- No preference - votes: 6741 (56.1%)
There were 12011 total votes.
The poll ended: September 1, 2012 (13 years ago)
Question: The weakest aspect that plagues most of the series you read:
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There were 13368 total votes.
The poll ended: August 25, 2012 (13 years ago)
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- Bad / weak endings - votes: 4321 (32.3%)
- Uninspiring / lame main characters - votes: 2672 (20%)
- Lackluster plot - votes: 1760 (13.2%)
- So complicated that it's hard to follow - votes: 793 (5.9%)
- Bad drawings - votes: 1285 (9.6%)
- Lack of originality - votes: 2138 (16%)
- Can't relate to the series - votes: 399 (3%)
There were 13368 total votes.
The poll ended: August 25, 2012 (13 years ago)
Question: What's better?
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There were 15695 total votes.
The poll ended: August 11, 2012 (13 years ago)
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- Reading manga - votes: 6200 (39.5%)
- Watching anime - votes: 1505 (9.6%)
- Reading a book - votes: 1560 (9.9%)
- Watching a movie or TV - votes: 229 (1.5%)
- Doing exercise - votes: 514 (3.3%)
- Playing video games - votes: 1628 (10.4%)
- Eating - votes: 573 (3.7%)
- Sleeping - votes: 2187 (13.9%)
- Daydreaming - votes: 1044 (6.7%)
- Chatting - votes: 255 (1.6%)
There were 15695 total votes.
The poll ended: August 11, 2012 (13 years ago)
Question: It's Hanami or cherry blossom viewing time. You...
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There were 10905 total votes.
The poll ended: August 4, 2012 (13 years ago)
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- Look at the trees. That's why we're here! - votes: 3629 (33.3%)
- Contemplate life - votes: 1052 (9.6%)
- Go for the food - votes: 1531 (14%)
- Have a great time with the music and beverages - votes: 1843 (16.9%)
- Take a walk - votes: 1699 (15.6%)
- Skip the invitation and stay home - votes: 1151 (10.6%)
There were 10905 total votes.
The poll ended: August 4, 2012 (13 years ago)
Question: If you were a Japanese high school student, which club would you belong to?
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There were 15059 total votes.
The poll ended: July 27, 2012 (13 years ago)
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- Sports Club - votes: 2202 (14.6%)
- Literature or Arts Club - votes: 1787 (11.9%)
- Math or Science Club - votes: 699 (4.6%)
- Going Home Club - votes: 3505 (23.3%)
- Parapsychology Club - votes: 344 (2.3%)
- Theater, Music, or Dance Club - votes: 1150 (7.6%)
- Photography, Computer, or Astronomy Club - votes: 1882 (12.5%)
- Manga Club - votes: 2247 (14.9%)
- Tea Ceremony, Kabuki, or History Club - votes: 613 (4.1%)
- No clubs, must go to Cram School - votes: 630 (4.2%)
There were 15059 total votes.
The poll ended: July 27, 2012 (13 years ago)
Question: Do you hate it when characters don't look their age?
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There were 13710 total votes.
The poll ended: July 20, 2012 (13 years ago)
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- Yes, it's a pet peeve - votes: 3929 (28.7%)
- It's fine if the character looks younger than supposed to - votes: 1426 (10.4%)
- It's fine if the character looks older than supposed to - votes: 661 (4.8%)
- No, I love it - votes: 815 (5.9%)
- Don't care - votes: 6879 (50.2%)
There were 13710 total votes.
The poll ended: July 20, 2012 (13 years ago)
Question: Assuming you didn't read the prequel, would you read its sequel?
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There were 12530 total votes.
The poll ended: July 14, 2012 (13 years ago)
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- Read prequel first, then I'd decide about the sequel - votes: 9523 (76%)
- Read the sequel first - votes: 408 (3.3%)
- I'd read both eventually, but order doesn't matter - votes: 2430 (19.4%)
- I dislike sequels - votes: 169 (1.3%)
There were 12530 total votes.
The poll ended: July 14, 2012 (13 years ago)
Question: In a romance series, you cheer for...
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There were 12461 total votes.
The poll ended: July 7, 2012 (13 years ago)
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- The main couple (main characters) - votes: 5435 (43.6%)
- The love rival - votes: 1602 (12.9%)
- A side couple (side characters) - votes: 1529 (12.3%)
- Your own imaginary couple that you wish would happen - votes: 3895 (31.3%)
There were 12461 total votes.
The poll ended: July 7, 2012 (13 years ago)
