18 Year Old Boy Arrested For Sharing 3,800 Manga Scans via MegaUpload
Picture of the seized PCs and disc media from the student
He collected the manga scans from other online sharing sites and has earned 300,000 yen ($1 = 83 yen) through Amazon Associate program since March 2010.
Sources: ACCS, IT Media
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Also, police forces of the world, how about you fucking stop seizing people's PC's and only take their hard drives? Because there is nothing illegal on the other components and taking them as well is just disproportionate!
Feb 13, 2011 11:55 AM by reachupwards
Feb 9, 2011 1:46 PM by Kurini
this phenomenon is a natural consequence. i'm not talking about 18 y/o boy's arrest.
mangas are originally made for japanese readers. and publishers basically don't care about overseas markets.
it seems japanese gov started something so-called "cool japan" program to appeal manga and anime.
um, it's too late. there are already many fans around the world.
due to the lack of availability, scanlation, translation, funsub, etc.. these stuffs happens voluntary.
japanese publishers should have made something like itunes store to buy manga.
They did.
It tanked hardcore.
Feb 9, 2011 12:28 PM by Sabinlerose
He obviously never intended on going to university, or else he wouldn't have the time to upload so much stuff >_<
Feb 9, 2011 11:41 AM by Pheefa
Feb 9, 2011 10:50 AM by soulless4now
mangas are originally made for japanese readers. and publishers basically don't care about overseas markets.
it seems japanese gov started something so-called "cool japan" program to appeal manga and anime.
um, it's too late. there are already many fans around the world.
due to the lack of availability, scanlation, translation, funsub, etc.. these stuffs happens voluntary.
japanese publishers should have made something like itunes store to buy manga.
Feb 9, 2011 8:48 AM by kusushi
Feb 9, 2011 7:08 AM by Hellobee
Feb 9, 2011 1:38 AM by AlexSadist-sama
Feb 9, 2011 1:17 AM by Ame_Sama
Feb 8, 2011 10:48 PM by Cashdax
3800 / 19days = 200comics per day
At least the kid has dedication.
On this subject, I am confused by the wording... are these 3800 individual pages or chapters? I'm assuming the former (common sense and all...) but since I can't read the source, I figured I should ask.
冊=book form
3800冊 = 3800 books
Feb 8, 2011 8:04 PM by zimno
Firstly, it doesn't say he charged for it, but rather that he made that much through the Amazon affiliate program. I.e. through referrals to amazon, or something similar (I'm not familiar w/ their program). It's really not that different from what they'd say about a torrent site accepting donations to pay server costs, or any site with ads. They'd still consider that profit, most likely.
Secondly, it says "files" from 260 titles, They could be counting images, zips/rars/etc., a combination, backups, and so forth. Since it's counting the blog, though, my bets on packages, although if he posted previews or full sets it'd be the same. Heck, thumbnails probably count.
Exactly. He didn't charge anyone for the manga, contrary to what a few people here believe. The Amazon associates thing works like ads, he only got money if say someone bought something by clicking on an Amazon ad he was hosting on his blog.
And yeah,that figure of 260 'files' is vague, could account for a lot of things.
Hmm...I was thinking the same thing. It's not a case where he was charging people for the scans but probably just from people clicking on ads etc. I feel it for the guy but couldn't he have used a more discreet site name? 'manga.jp' was just waiting to be caught.
Feb 8, 2011 7:21 PM by arhazivory
Feb 8, 2011 6:59 PM by Bostonblows
Firstly, it doesn't say he charged for it, but rather that he made that much through the Amazon affiliate program. I.e. through referrals to amazon, or something similar (I'm not familiar w/ their program). It's really not that different from what they'd say about a torrent site accepting donations to pay server costs, or any site with ads. They'd still consider that profit, most likely.
Secondly, it says "files" from 260 titles, They could be counting images, zips/rars/etc., a combination, backups, and so forth. Since it's counting the blog, though, my bets on packages, although if he posted previews or full sets it'd be the same. Heck, thumbnails probably count.
Exactly. He didn't charge anyone for the manga, contrary to what a few people here believe. The Amazon associates thing works like ads, he only got money if say someone bought something by clicking on an Amazon ad he was hosting on his blog.
And yeah,that figure of 260 'files' is vague, could account for a lot of things.
Feb 8, 2011 6:53 PM by bk-201
Feb 8, 2011 6:35 PM by ImNotLulexiaa
my hero =]
actually it's sad that they arrested him (even if he's taking any money) what he did is great .. 'cause there are a lot of countried don't have any bookstore ththat sells manga .. so e internet is our only way =
Feb 8, 2011 6:16 PM by renjikuchiki1
If he's 18, he's not a "boy" so this news title is clearly sensationalist and incorrect.
Aren't you not considered an adult until the age of 20 in Japan?
Either way, the title is quite misleading. He's clearly old enough to know better, and shouldn't be referred to as a "boy".
Feb 8, 2011 5:47 PM by 11223344
Feb 8, 2011 5:03 PM by etchel
Not surprised that he got arrested though. D: Bound to happen if you share that many titles <_<,>_>.
Feb 8, 2011 4:35 PM by mister_deaf
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