We no longer require users to pass an approval process for joining the site. (this means if you tried joining and were rejected before, you can try registering again!) Originally this was meant to be a scanlator only system, where only group members updated their information. Now, we've decided to open it up more to the public so that anyone can join and help the community. We're sorry if your account was not accepted in the past because of this reason, but you can register now with no strings attatched.

Relatedly, we've changed the user account system to add user groups. Members joining the site (or some members, based on whether you've ever edited a series or author before) are added to the "Members" group. This user group can add groups or releases via their User CP. You can however request to be in the higher level "Updaters" group, by trying to edit a series, author, or adding a series or author. This will let you edit series/author information. The approval process is very easy and requires you to give a short reason why you want the upgrade. (This is explained on the request page).

These changes are precursors to further changes that we are going to implement in the future. We also hope that now no one gets angry enough to send us all the hate mail we used to get for rejected accounts. (Believe me, we get lots... somehow)

Either way, the changes are mostly superficial. Because there are new possible features we will be adding in the future, we encourage everyone to sign up! Who knows what lies down the road.

Special Note: To any user that has already been active on our site and contributed in some way, your account is already in the "Updaters" group, so you shouldn't be affected by this.

Thank you,

The Manga Updates staff

PS: If anyone experiences any weird problems, please post them here! Thanks!

What does this bot of yours do exactly?

You mean the bot in our channel?

The bot is in alot of channels

Watches for topic changes. When it detects one, it alerts me, then i look at it, and see if you've released something new. If you would like me to remove it from your channel, please just say.