whys that? idk much about that site.

Hosting a group's scanlations isn't "associating" with them. For example, if I'm "associated" with dynasty it's because I come and talk on the forums. The presence of my translations here is irrelevant. Dozens or perhaps hundreds of random sites I've never heard of take my translations, and I'm not "associated" with them.

As for 8chan, the situation that led to them removing their work from dynasty is the result of some of the most absurd pettiness I've ever seen, escalating from a minor complaint because people (here and there) got worked up into a frenzy over nonsense. The credits page, the removal of said credits page, the retaliatory trolling, the attempted compromise breaking down because of some hysterical "let's show them!" attitude; it was one of the most comical internet disputes I've ever had the pleasure to witness, and I've spent a lot of time combing through Wikipedia talk pages, so that's saying something.

Rejecting scanlators because some people who visit the website they use are Nazis is even more ridiculous. What does that even have to do with manga, or yuri, or anything? At least the previous dispute was directly related to something in a manga release and the resulting disruption on the forum.

But more importantly, let's put this into perspective. This is about unlicensed manga translation. Not political endorsement, or even purchasing a product. You aren't taking a stand by criticizing or boycotting them. They lose nothing by your refusal to read their works. It's just a pointless gesture.

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