raindragon's Topics (517)

why not?

Uh I think that’s the way most fanfics tag traits in characters and it just kind of crossed over when we wanted to differentiate them. A lot of people on this site are probably used to reading traits like this so ╮(￣▽￣)╭

Asians go absolutely bat shit if you misuse their language, so why are we letting the whole damned internet misuse ours? Exclamation points have their own meaning. People who are educated, have ears trained to be sensitive to grammar, and are able to hear and feel the impact of punctuation, are offended by such abuse of our language. Exclamation points really can't be used as mere dividers. Using them in the middle of names is like screaming the name as if the character is being stabbed to death. I like these characters, and I don't want to see the English language bastardized in the service of stupidity.

Lol, im more concerned on how you're so stressed out on people doing so when it doesnt harm anyone. Prolly you havent made a good point in the real world and just looking for somewhere else to try to. XD

You’re such an idiot it’s embarassing really. Like I know you just joined the fandom but read the room.

You do know that you don't actually "hear" written words, right? If you're experiencing ear pain and auditory hallucinations while reading, then you should probably consult a neurologist or something of the like.

As someone with a MA in English and three linguistics courses--two of which were at the graduate level--under their belt, I can tell you that people who are "educated" are not actually bothered by this...pretentious grievance that you've invented.

Grammar is not necessarily static and rigid; even in the professional and academic settings, it's fluid and constantly evolving (which is why we currently have 16/17 editions of The Chicago Manual of Style). And then the internet has its own set of rules entirely...in that there ARE no rules, and most linguists will tell you that this is normal and generally accepted.

I hate to break it to you, but language is arbitrary. Especially the English language; there is no such thing as "bastardizing" it. For example, the earliest recorded citation of the phrase "bat shit" in the English language was in 1950 and was used to describe something contemptible--similar to how we use "bullshit" today. Then it was used again in 1964, but spelled "batshit" and with a completely different meaning: dull and uninteresting. The meaning of the term "batshit" as we know it today--"crazy"--was coined in the early 70s.

What is truly IMPORTANT in language is communicating thoughts and ideas to the target audience; if the audience is able to understand the speaker/writer's message, then language is successful! And I would venture to say that most people on the internet--particularly participants in fandoms and fanfiction--innately understand the Variation!Character trope, even if they cannot recite the where, how, or why of its origin. Perhaps it shouldn't be used in your thesis paper, but it is nonetheless a valid use of language.

I recommend getting over it.

I love this series but I hate it when someone talks like the translation group own them something. Fact is, they are translating because they want to, we are not paying them to translate, we are reading for free, and they also have a life, its not like its their job to translate these kinds of series. For what its worth it can be considered a hobby at most. I hope you understand this, I click dislike for you, and the fact that others agree with you is rather disappointing.

you know what? shut up, Melfina. I have history with these fuckers.

You do realize that one of the primary reason why translator groups stop translating is because of people like you? Your reading a free translation, be atleast grateful.

Its not like YOU can do better than them in translating. If YOU can translate an entire yaoi manga let me know and I will defend you for people like you.

LOL. I did Get Me Out - translated, decensored, set type, cleaned (bad cleaning. It was my first and I did it all alone), Deadlock - Raindalee Translations, Six chapters of Hyacinth, Shoku Chudokou decensored that one, too, Raindalee again, Juliet no Baka ...... need more, smart ass?
You don't know the story, so maybe you should leave a little room, and anyway, they will come down here and sling mud with the rest of the demons, so you don't need to protect poor widdle itchie, they're plenty capable of taking care of themselves.

Those are some high quality thoughts, Helfina, but you think way too highly of me if you think I could get those massive egos to quit this gig.
By the way, I expect you to keep your word and defend me from people like me. LOL
oh, I also write and draw my own webcomics, one on tapas and one on webtoons. Thank you so much for asking! Free advertising like this is so hard to come by.

Whats the name of your comics? I'll buy some episode if its good

I'll even put comments for you to know its me

https://www.webtoons.com/challenge/publish

Which one? I read most of these.

Have an account both on tapas and webtoon so just name the series and I'll check it out.

Triple Helix. That link didn't take you right to it? sorry... lol

Yeah... the link redirected me to the original canvas section. Anyways will check it now

I love how this story ended. Lol

Yeah same but I think it's censored so that they can upload it on certain sites? The raws I mean.. so it's probably censored so those don't get taken down or something. And so that's why I think its censored. Ofcourse the ones uploading it here could like.. de-censor and draw the censored stuff themselves but that seems like a lot of work..

is that it? I thought it was because the country it came from had laws. Yeah, I wish the t-groups were nicer to the decensorers so we'd get more decensored manga.
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Yeah, it's not censored in the original but when people provide raws they post it somewhere most of the time and if it isn't censored I think it would get taken down. So, when it's not censored most of the time it's because they redrew it, or if they have raw providers in the group that get the manga straight to the translators. I may be wrong tho that just made sense to me ╮(￣▽￣)╭

why would someone providing raws to a group in the USA deface the original art for a country that doesn't have censorship?

I don't know, I think that the raws are sometimes posted publicly and not necissarily provided only to the group so they have to censor them? Also I don't think the translators are always from the US they just translate it to english? But that's honestly just my guess. I don't actually know why the raws are censored so much but to me that seemed like the most logical explenation? I have no idea if I'm right tho... (￣∇￣")

I don't think raws are posted first. I think that first they are sold in stores where they aren't raws but completed mangas. Before they hit the stores where they're sold, I know that due to laws in some countries, those works are censored by the authorities. Also, some artists self-censor, which is a pathetic comment on the way countries treat their artists, making them ruin the value of their work. Once the manga is in stores, someone buys the manga, takes it apart, scans it, and that's what is meant by "raws." These scanlations are exported to other countries to the translation group by the group's contact in Japan, or whatever country, where they are translated for public consumption into English etc. I've never heard of a scanlator or scanlation group censoring manga. It's done by the laws of the individual country.

a couple of years ago there was a law passed called The Child Protection Act. Around that time there was a crackdown on erotic manga. Ever since we get nothing but these horrendous light sabers in place of genitals. Before that, the censorship was horrible, but not as bad as it is now.

I also think people should boycott manga and manhwa that has been damaged by their stupid censors. If they stopped getting sales, it would send a message to the countries of origin that their stupid censorship laws are unacceptable

I guess I'd better cover this part, too. Some T-groups buy the originals, often the Tankoubons, online, and go from there.

However it's done, the t-groups and individuals never buy or receive works and censor them. They de-censor them sometimes, but these works aren't allowed to leave their country of origin until they are censored by that country's authorities

Oohh ok, thanks for informing me. I thought raws meant just like images from the manga that haven't been translated.. But I really don't get why they would censor the manga?? Like if you don't want to sell the non-censored version don't sell it at all?? It's just stupid if you want to censor it don't sell it. I mean the scenes are still those types of scenes! Even if you censor the dicks for the sake of... what? Because it's to graphic for kids or... ? If its because of that you're just making them think people have lightsaber dicks! ╮(￣▽￣)╭ My point is... why?? It's the artists work even if it is an erotic, graphic manga. They still shouldn't do itt!! Like the artist probably had to work hard to draw smexy pps for the common folk and now they censor it??? I demand justice!! (╯°Д °)╯╧╧ (does my rant even make any sense..)

LOL I agree with you so much. I feel lucky to live in the USA where we have freedom of expression for artists. The way things are, uncensored manga never get much past the artist's studio, and that's a real shame. Today, I can't even tell what's going on in these over-censored scenes because they are so damaged. I just wish there were enough decensorers here to restore them as soon as they hit our shores. Wouldn't that just chap the asses of the censor-happy countries that insist on ruining artist's works! LOL

Yeah some are WAYY too censored. Once I read one where even the nipples were censored!! THE NIPPLES??! Why?? I mean I would maybe get if it were a girl but it was yaoi! Like, men show their nipples all the time no problem why would you censor the nipples?? And don't even get me started when they censored their mouths when they were kissing! Wasn't only when they were making out but even when it was just like a quick peck?! But I still read it because I didn't know about mangago and simmilar sites back then and was desperate... (￣∇￣")

the black and white stuff is difficult to decensor because you have to match dot patterns, but now we have more manhwa, those that are in color are much easier.

Hey, I located uncensored versions of this. I'm putting some screen shots in my In Heat list

He gave hints, it simply wasn't obvious. Like the fact that he's never brought anyone to his house before him. Like the fact that he didn't always fight him off as much as he otherwise would've and other stuff I can't think of right now. And last but not least, like the fact that he was thinking about going steady with him.

you're right about this. Thanks for the clarification, and the good observation of the subtext as well as the text.