| naruball said: I agree with you, OP. Even though I do watch anime only thanks to fansubs, I also realise that it's piracy and I'm against piracy. That's why I prefer crunchyroll that acquires the rights from japanese shows and the creators at least make some money that way. I understand that piracy can help a game/tv show, etc due to exposure, but I still find it wrong. Thankfully, most games (I'm interested in) get localised, so I have the option to get those legally. |
I suppose I should clarify that I do have a problem with it if there's any legitimate translation available somewhere... I have a funimation account, for instance, to get access to their dubs, and if there's ever a translated game I buy it straight from them.
I cannot actually think of a time I've used a fan translation yet (I'm currently demonstrating saintly patience awaiting the damn dubbing of db super) but there are a few games I intend to do that for online one day. That, though, is because they're very old, there's zero chance of them translating the games themselves, and there's no way to give them money for it.
If they should want to close those down I'd have no problems with it as that's their prerogative, but generally they don't as there's nothing to be gained. Fan subs have often demonstrated an interest in games and shows that the owners didn't think existed, though, often leading them to consider proper translations in the future, and for that reason (spreading popularity with no money lost by the original creators) people who make and use them have never bothered me quite like the rest of piracy does.
