| Look, I get it, sometimes those subscription fees can be a bit steep for our wallets, especially for broke college students or struggling people. But let's not kid ourselves here: piracy is still piracy, no matter how you slice it. It might seem harmless to stream a few episodes of your favorite anime on a sketchy website, but think about the bigger picture. Every time you click that illegal link, you're essentially robbing the creators of their hard-earned cash. |
| "Using pirated sites to watch anime is ok if you can't afford to pay?" It's totally ok.  |
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| I think creators care more about earnings more, not about ethics |
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| I think most people's argument these days is more about the availability of their favorite shows, and how there's like 6000 different streaming platforms nowadays. It feels like every other show you'd want to watch is on a different streaming service. That redundancy is what people don't want to pay for. Plus, plenty of shows aren't streamed anywhere, be it due to popularity, age, or a myriad of other reasons. How else am I supposed to watch them? Buying a $40 DVD? For something I might not even like? No thanks. |
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-yssup- said: Look, I get it, sometimes those subscription fees can be a bit steep for our wallets, especially for broke college students or struggling people. But let's not kid ourselves here: piracy is still piracy, no matter how you slice it. It might seem harmless to stream a few episodes of your favorite anime on a sketchy website, but think about the bigger picture. Every time you click that illegal link, you're essentially robbing the creators of their hard-earned cash. If this isn't a bait thread, then I agree with your premise. The problem really is there is no personal incentive for Users who resort to piracy to simply change their Anime viewing habits. Even some who claim to be the most Hardcore of fans of this medium just don't give a shit if the industry as a whole would one day collapse "if" it was due to piracy. This has been abundantly clear to me since I ended up joining MAL as a registered member when I found out just how wide spread and public Anime piracy and torrents are in the West, specifically in this community. |
ColourWheelMar 22, 2024 1:35 AM
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| Just because I can pay for something does not mean I want to and no one can tell me otherwise. Permit: I can do whatever I want and there's nothing you can do about it. |
| People that watch along side someone who is paying, watching on TV etc also dont pay. It is a complete non issue. Pirates are part of the success of the anime industry. I do think if someone can afford it for something they like they should put money to the manga, light novel, anime, visual novel, mobile games and merchandising if they like those and have money to spare if the money goes to the right people. But it also is an issue in the industry and some general products some things are ridiculously overpriced so they hold back on people being able to buy things. |
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| No point in paying for streaming services that are inferior to torrents and free websites. I can't even screenshot on Crunchyroll no more so of course people would pirate. Hidive is basically useless everywhere outside North America. Netflix is Netflix And Hulu lmao. Piracy hurts the streaming service not the creators anyway so what's the problem? |
| I'm not truly a one piece fan if i didn't pirate anime. |
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| My pirating is 100% justified since my country was banned from almost all existing platforms. If you don't want my money, well, you won't get it lol. |
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| Are you kidding me right now? These comments are making my blood boil. How can so many people be so damn ignorant? You're all just a bunch of leeches, sucking the life out of the anime industry because you're too cheap to pay for content. You think you're clever using those illegal sites, but in reality, you're just a bunch of pathetic poeple who can't own up to their own wrongdoing. It's disgusting. |
| People are going to use pirating sites whether you like it or not. Not all of us are in a lucky situation to be able to pay for our favorite media. |
| Yes, because legal services aren't f**king cooperating with each other to offer a comprehensive supply like pirate sites do. |
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| Brand new account making an ironic troll thread with feigned, performative outrage? |
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Reply to -yssup-
Are you kidding me right now? These comments are making my blood boil. How can so many people be so damn ignorant? You're all just a bunch of leeches, sucking the life out of the anime industry because you're too cheap to pay for content. You think you're clever using those illegal sites, but in reality, you're just a bunch of pathetic poeple who can't own up to their own wrongdoing. It's disgusting.
| @-yssup- Then you are making your blood boil for the wrong things. |
 -Tohka is better than Kurumi. You can't change my mind. |
Reply to Archean-Return
Brand new account making an ironic troll thread with feigned, performative outrage?
| @Archean-Return This thread isn't simply a troll bait; it delves into a genuine issue. While it may appear as ironic or performative outrage to you, the topic being discussed holds real significance. |
| It's one thing to "use pirate sites" to watch anime - because you can do just that with movies and shows. It another make business out these sites. That I learn when I download songs to mp3. |
Reply to -yssup-
Are you kidding me right now? These comments are making my blood boil. How can so many people be so damn ignorant? You're all just a bunch of leeches, sucking the life out of the anime industry because you're too cheap to pay for content. You think you're clever using those illegal sites, but in reality, you're just a bunch of pathetic poeple who can't own up to their own wrongdoing. It's disgusting.
| @-yssup- I accept what I'm doing is wrong But why should I care lol Piracy is forever justified as long as streaming services remain incompetent |
| For example in my country (Romania), u cant watch anime only on Netflix, where u can find a small collection (like 50 - max 100 series), u can watch on Disney+, HBO MAX and prime video, where u can find in all of them 5 or 10 series. I have money to pay if, idk, crunchy wants to move here (we already have crunchyroll but only with english subs), but until this moment, i need to be a pirate. And its ok to pirate, like if im an evangelion fan and i talk abt evangelion with my friends, they will pay netflix to watch it, so it makes money. |
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| My moral tells me its wrong. But I use pirate sites to watch most anime so Im not in the position to judge. |
Itsuki >  |
| Of course, there are many rare works which are hard to find even for purchase. |
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| It's ok even if you can afford to pay ; ) Especially since the crunchyroll releases are censored, have cut content, often are only available for a limited period of time (good luck finding any obscure anime that once was on crunchyroll, they're long gone and will probably never return), and don't feature the bluray-only improvements to animation. Why the fuck would I pay for crunchyroll when it's inferior in every way to pirated bluray encodes? Lmfao. Dumb people will keep patting themselves on the back for "supporting" the industry by using crunchyroll. They probably believe their 1 vote for Trump will change the results of the election. Oh, sweet summer childs. |
| Using pirated sites to watch anime is ok in any context |
| Who are you and why do you show your hostility towards a complete stranger whom you've not once spoken with before. Are you seriously asking to get blocked? Well, if that's what your intent is; to tempt me into throwing hands with someone as lowly and insignificant as you, then i may grant your wish provided you articulate yourself a bit better when trying to spite a person of my wavelength. |
| Yes, and I extend that logic further Shoplifting is also valid it u can't afford what u need And u need anime as much as u need bread u know what I'm saying |
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| If you're gonna pirate, why on earth are you "streaming on pirate sites" instead of downloading? The main advantage of pirating is being able to play it offline on any device using any media player you want with your preferred fansubs. I pay for CR yet I don't actually watch anything there simply because web video players are shit. |
Reply to BigBoyAdvance
It's ok even if you can afford to pay ; )
Especially since the crunchyroll releases are censored, have cut content, often are only available for a limited period of time (good luck finding any obscure anime that once was on crunchyroll, they're long gone and will probably never return), and don't feature the bluray-only improvements to animation.
Why the fuck would I pay for crunchyroll when it's inferior in every way to pirated bluray encodes? Lmfao. Dumb people will keep patting themselves on the back for "supporting" the industry by using crunchyroll. They probably believe their 1 vote for Trump will change the results of the election. Oh, sweet summer childs.
Especially since the crunchyroll releases are censored, have cut content, often are only available for a limited period of time (good luck finding any obscure anime that once was on crunchyroll, they're long gone and will probably never return), and don't feature the bluray-only improvements to animation.
Why the fuck would I pay for crunchyroll when it's inferior in every way to pirated bluray encodes? Lmfao. Dumb people will keep patting themselves on the back for "supporting" the industry by using crunchyroll. They probably believe their 1 vote for Trump will change the results of the election. Oh, sweet summer childs.
| @BigBoyAdvance What you're spouting is straight-up nonsense. Advocating for piracy like it's some kind of noble cause? Nah, that's not gonna fly. It's like saying it's okay to rob a store just because you don't like their prices. It's stealing, plain and simple. Sure, Crunchyroll might not be perfect, but that doesn't give anyone the right to steal content. Supporting legal streaming services is crucial for the industry's survival, and pirating just hurts everyone in the long run. Plus, your comparison to voting for Trump changing election results? Totally out of line, dude. |
| Wait, what do you mean? You can pay for anime? :O |
GarouWolfMar 22, 2024 7:35 AM
| I will only reply with Gabe Newell saying about piracy: "piracy is almost always a service problem and not a pricing problem" |
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Reply to -yssup-
@BigBoyAdvance What you're spouting is straight-up nonsense. Advocating for piracy like it's some kind of noble cause? Nah, that's not gonna fly. It's like saying it's okay to rob a store just because you don't like their prices. It's stealing, plain and simple.
Sure, Crunchyroll might not be perfect, but that doesn't give anyone the right to steal content. Supporting legal streaming services is crucial for the industry's survival, and pirating just hurts everyone in the long run. Plus, your comparison to voting for Trump changing election results? Totally out of line, dude.
Sure, Crunchyroll might not be perfect, but that doesn't give anyone the right to steal content. Supporting legal streaming services is crucial for the industry's survival, and pirating just hurts everyone in the long run. Plus, your comparison to voting for Trump changing election results? Totally out of line, dude.
| @-yssup- Nice strawman. Zoom zoom. Also, reddit is that way. |
| If I can't afford it, I don't watch it. I think theft is always wrong, but at least I can somewhat forgive it if we're talking about necessities like food or clothes. But stealing a luxury like entertainment? Can't be justified. |
Reply to BigBoyAdvance
@-yssup- Nice strawman. Zoom zoom. Also, reddit is that way.
| @BigBoyAdvance It's okay if you're still working on developing your arguments and critical thinking skills. We all start somewhere, and the journey of learning and growth is ongoing. Keep at it. |
Reply to Antivist
Pirating is the only reason anime is as big as it is today in the west.
| @Antivist64 Piracy undeniably contributed to the widespread popularity of anime, but let's not oversimplify its significance. |
Reply to Fail_Man_X
It's okay the same way jaywalking is okay. It's not my job to police it or care if other people do it, and I doubt it's your job either
| @Fail_Man_X Equating piracy to jaywalking is like comparing a wildfire to a birthday candle. You're not just missing the mark, you're aiming for a whole different galaxy. |
Reply to BigBoyAdvance
It's ok even if you can afford to pay ; )
Especially since the crunchyroll releases are censored, have cut content, often are only available for a limited period of time (good luck finding any obscure anime that once was on crunchyroll, they're long gone and will probably never return), and don't feature the bluray-only improvements to animation.
Why the fuck would I pay for crunchyroll when it's inferior in every way to pirated bluray encodes? Lmfao. Dumb people will keep patting themselves on the back for "supporting" the industry by using crunchyroll. They probably believe their 1 vote for Trump will change the results of the election. Oh, sweet summer childs.
Especially since the crunchyroll releases are censored, have cut content, often are only available for a limited period of time (good luck finding any obscure anime that once was on crunchyroll, they're long gone and will probably never return), and don't feature the bluray-only improvements to animation.
Why the fuck would I pay for crunchyroll when it's inferior in every way to pirated bluray encodes? Lmfao. Dumb people will keep patting themselves on the back for "supporting" the industry by using crunchyroll. They probably believe their 1 vote for Trump will change the results of the election. Oh, sweet summer childs.
| @BigBoyAdvance They probably believe their 1 vote for Trump will change the results of the election 1 vote can't change the election. But if everyone decides to vote trump, the election can be changed. Its just like, you think one person paying or not paying for subscription won't change anything. But if everyone stops paying for anime because they think the same thing as you, then what do you think happens to the anime industry? I also use pirate sites from time to time, but it doesn't mean I don't acknowledge the importance of payment. |
| Itsuki > |
| When you’ve got as many people on here with hundreds of titles watched of course there’s no way they’re paying for all of that. I pay for the stuff I really like or the stuff that was on sale when RightStuf existed(damn you CrunchyRoll) but I DL the rest. Just out of curiosity how do you feel about fansubs, for unlicensed anime specifically? |
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Reply to Zimmu
@BigBoyAdvance
1 vote can't change the election. But if everyone decides to vote trump, the election can be changed. Its just like, you think one person paying or not paying for subscription won't change anything. But if everyone stops paying for anime because they think the same thing as you, then what do you think happens to the anime industry?
I also use pirate sites from time to time, but it doesn't mean I don't acknowledge the importance of payment.
They probably believe their 1 vote for Trump will change the results of the election
1 vote can't change the election. But if everyone decides to vote trump, the election can be changed. Its just like, you think one person paying or not paying for subscription won't change anything. But if everyone stops paying for anime because they think the same thing as you, then what do you think happens to the anime industry?
I also use pirate sites from time to time, but it doesn't mean I don't acknowledge the importance of payment.
| @Zimmu I used to think like that in middle school too. Maybe you'll outgrow me from 20 years ago one day. |
Reply to BigBoyAdvance
@Zimmu I used to think like that in middle school too. Maybe you'll outgrow me from 20 years ago one day.
| @BigBoyAdvance Damn I can't imagine what you went through to develop your current mindset on things |
| Itsuki > |
Reply to Zimmu
@BigBoyAdvance
Damn I can't imagine what you went through to develop your current mindset on things
Damn I can't imagine what you went through to develop your current mindset on things
| @Zimmu Btw, I'll spoiler the truth for you: an individual's decision to vote or not has no effect on other people's decision to vote or not. An individual's words do have an effect on other people's decision to vote or not. Therefore an individual's vote is pretty much meaningless (literally a drop in the ocean). |
Reply to cyandaqil
When you’ve got as many people on here with hundreds of titles watched of course there’s no way they’re paying for all of that. I pay for the stuff I really like or the stuff that was on sale when RightStuf existed(damn you CrunchyRoll) but I DL the rest.
Just out of curiosity how do you feel about fansubs, for unlicensed anime specifically?
Just out of curiosity how do you feel about fansubs, for unlicensed anime specifically?
| @cyandaqil Fansubs, particularly for unlicensed anime, evoke mixed feelings. They undoubtedly serve as a bridge for fans who lack access to official translations, fostering a global community around anime. However, their existence also raises ethical and legal concerns. On one hand, they provide an avenue for fans to enjoy content that might not otherwise be available to them. Yet, on the other hand, they infringe upon the rights of creators and licensed distributors, potentially undermining the industry's sustainability. |
Ratris_Decision said: Pirates are either saying you should buy DVDs to support the creators instead of subscribing to streaming services.I mean I'm pretty if you are gonna make me pay for 2000 streaming services and $400 DVD with 7 days shipping and a DVD player to watch Skelter heaven or something Im not gonna watch it. Or buying DVDs isn't worth it, as they are too expensive... WesternSiren said: REAL anime fans would never do something so stupid like supporting the creators...Piracy is always based I'm not paying for something I can get for free |
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Reply to Scavendgarr
I'm not truly a one piece fan if i didn't pirate anime.
| @Scavendgarr Thank you for this pertinent message. |
| An alt account making a bait thread, hmmm... What else is new? |
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