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Matt Murray [Visitor] in response to: Looking Death Right in the Eyes: The Biggest Anime Moments of 2008

Matt Murray [Visitor] — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:05:18 +0000

Hey. Matt of Corn Pone Flicks here. I have no earthly idea if these Crunchyroll people are using my subs of Harlock or not-I never even heard of them before yesterday. Either way, however, I DON'T CARE. They did not "steal" my subs, because I don't own them in the first place. I always intended them to be given out to whomever wanted them. Since I've long since stopped distributing them myself, all this means is that people no longer write to me whining about why I quit, so it's a victory as far as I'm concerned.

And two, are actual English professors included in the category of the "fat basement babies" who have the nerve to value actual knowledge over the masses of LOLing idiots that comprise 99% of the Internet? Don't worry; they have nothing to fear. There's no shortage of advocates ready to rush to defend their right to be ignorant in adulthood of things we teach to eight-year-olds.

Dave [Member] in response to: Looking Death Right in the Eyes: The Biggest Anime Moments of 2008

Dave [Member] — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:08:40 +0000

"Put your gun back in its holster, mate."

Pot? It's kettle. We need to talk.

big guy [Visitor] in response to: Looking Death Right in the Eyes: The Biggest Anime Moments of 2008

big guy [Visitor] — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:18:32 +0000

first off, my comment was directed towards Dave [member] not Dave Merrill. whatever.

Second, it's very easy to take a fansub and re-word the dialogue to make it "legally different." I've had my own work stolen three times before by publishers who solicited my services for a translation, didn't want to pay, and then saw my fansub, and took it word for word and used it for their own products, or changed a few words so that it would be "their own". Due to this I no longer comment or participate with internet forums. This was almost ten years ago now. Now I am reminded WHY I don't participate in language or anime forums - because some people feel because they're in their 40's or been a fan longer than others, THEIR opinion is more valid than others who are newer, younger, etc. Or maybe it's just the old boys fraternity system like in college. Just because you have a blog or write for one doesn't make you better than anyone else.

D.Merrill, I have a lot of respect for your blog, but don't be an internet name dropping douche. with your eagle claws out. Only fat basement babies play the "I know english, capitalization, and diction better than you" game, and I know you're far, far better than that. Put your gun back in its holster, mate.

dave merrill [Visitor] in response to: Looking Death Right in the Eyes: The Biggest Anime Moments of 2008

dave merrill [Visitor] — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:55:28 +0000

Well, first off, I don't fucking own Captain Harlock and am not employed by the Copyright Police to enforce copyright on shit I don't own.

Secondly, I don't give a shit what Crunchyroll does or does not do, what they own or don't own, what deals they've made or have not made. I wouldn't even know what the fuck Crunchyroll WAS if it wasn't for anime fans whining about them. Keep it up guys, I think we're winning.

Thirdly, I am really amused by the "LITERALLY TAKES MONEY OUT OF PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATOR'S POCKETS" line. Do you actually know what "literally" means? Was one of those Crunchyroll dudes pickpocketing Neil Nadelman? Next time I see him I'm going to stick my hand in his pants and say HEY I'M CRUNCHYROLL LITERALLY TAKING MONEY OUT OF PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATOR'S POCKETS! It'll be a riot.

Jeff [Member] in response to: Looking Death Right in the Eyes: The Biggest Anime Moments of 2008

Jeff [Member] — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:15:09 +0000

First off, which Dave are you talking to?

Second, none of us at Colony Drop believe Crunchyroll should be given a single red cent. Quite the opposite — that's why we're so pissed that somehow these bootleggers have convinced the rights-holders to give them the Internet broadcast rights to quality Japanese cartoons. All Colony Drop's Dave is saying is that, in this case they do not appear to be using fansub scripts. It's well-known that until this month, Crunchyroll regularly posted fansubs on their "donation-supported" website, but now they're claiming to be on the up-and-up. big guy, if you can provide verifiable evidence that they are still using unofficial translated scripts, we'd love to see it. Until then, let's stick to bashing Crunchyroll for crimes we can prove, alright?

big guy [Visitor] in response to: Looking Death Right in the Eyes: The Biggest Anime Moments of 2008

big guy [Visitor] — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:48:15 +0000

thanks for your useless 5-year old kid argument, dave. CR still STEALS and are THIEVES and literally take MONEY out of PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATORS POCKETS. The more you support trust fund babies like them, the less chance you have to see anything other than kiddie porn moe stuff released in the US and Europe.

Dave "Bad American Dubbing" Merrill [Visitor] in response to: Looking Death Right in the Eyes: The Biggest Anime Moments of 2008

Dave "Bad American Dubbing" Merrill [Visitor] — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:59:17 +0000

Oh come now, let's not let FACTS get in the way of a good fan complaint!

Dave [Member] in response to: Looking Death Right in the Eyes: The Biggest Anime Moments of 2008

Dave [Member] — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:14:35 +0000

I just went and skimmed the first episode of both Toei's and Corn Pone's Harlock scripts, and they definitely are not the same translation.

big guy [Visitor] in response to: Looking Death Right in the Eyes: The Biggest Anime Moments of 2008

big guy [Visitor] — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:21:43 +0000

What scumbags Crunchyroll are. Now this week, they tried to rope the most hard core of hardcore with GE999 and Harlock, using CornPone scripts and Korean subtitles, ALL STOLEN SUBS.

As a professional translator, paying CR is taking money out of MY pocket, and other translators who subbed it out of sheer love for the series, to share with others who don't speak Japanese.

Why pay these thieves? Your an idiot if you do, without exception.

Thanks for reminding me why a Leiji Matsumoto fan like myself won't pay those jokers a dime. A bunch of rich, spoiled brats, is all- I hope they all choke.

Sean [Member] in response to: Looking Death Right in the Eyes: The Biggest Anime Moments of 2008

Sean [Member] — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:57:24 +0000

Yeah, this was called Anime Moments of 2008, not 2001.