The Lusty Lady Project is officially dead
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Sindalf wrote...
As a fansubber and a person who has gone this same situation before I give you these words of advice. Fuck the police. Keep on going.njmanga wrote...
we cant really discuss what we gotAlso lol.
you too
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This is a very big loss
I really love you guys, it's such bad luck the notices had to fall on you
I can't thank you enough for all the work you've done for us leechers
The worst is that we can't do something like a farewell party
Goodbye Lusty Lady Project
I really love you guys, it's such bad luck the notices had to fall on you
I can't thank you enough for all the work you've done for us leechers
The worst is that we can't do something like a farewell party
Goodbye Lusty Lady Project
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What Sindalf said is also a common approach. In the worst case scenario, teams simply drop the work the c&d was requested on, stop sharing their releases and that's the end of that.
Isn't it really possible to know at least privately who is this evil mastermind that has enough power to shut down a team out of nowhere? Was it an artist or a publisher?
Isn't it really possible to know at least privately who is this evil mastermind that has enough power to shut down a team out of nowhere? Was it an artist or a publisher?
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Paracelsus wrote...
What Sindalf said is also a common approach. In the worst case scenario, teams simply drop the work the c&d was requested on, stop sharing their releases and that's the end of that.Isn't it really possible to know at least privately who is this evil mastermind that has enough power to shut down a team out of nowhere? Was it an artist or a publisher?
cant discuss it
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tonyorobsky wrote...
This is a very big lossI really love you guys, it's such bad luck the notices had to fall on you
I can't thank you enough for all the work you've done for us leechers
The worst is that we can't do something like a farewell party
Goodbye Lusty Lady Project
thank you for your support, we will miss you guys
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Paracelsus wrote...
What Sindalf said is also a common approach. In the worst case scenario, teams simply drop the work the c&d was requested on, stop sharing their releases and that's the end of that.Isn't it really possible to know at least privately who is this evil mastermind that has enough power to shut down a team out of nowhere? Was it an artist or a publisher?
We can say this we removed all the releases that were in violation essentially shutting us down, we will comply at the end of the day we respect the publishing companies and their authors and if they want us shut down we will comply I am just happy we were able to work on great releases and thank the authors for all their hard work making people around the world smile
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njmanga wrote...
Paracelsus wrote...
What Sindalf said is also a common approach. In the worst case scenario, teams simply drop the work the c&d was requested on, stop sharing their releases and that's the end of that.Isn't it really possible to know at least privately who is this evil mastermind that has enough power to shut down a team out of nowhere? Was it an artist or a publisher?
We can say this it was big enough that 99.5 percent of our releases were in violation essentially shutting us down
Ok, this is making me even more curious now, because if we count nearly all of your releases you have produced english translations from the following publishers:
Wani, Core, Tenma Comics, Mujin Comics, Hit Shuppansha, Wakoh Shuppan, Bamboo Comics, Tatsumi Shuppan and the list goes on and on and on. 99.5% means they all got together in some sort of evil league of evil to take you down.
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Paracelsus wrote...
What Sindalf said is also a common approach. In the worst case scenario, teams simply drop the work the c&d was requested on, stop sharing their releases and that's the end of that.Isn't it really possible to know at least privately who is this evil mastermind that has enough power to shut down a team out of nowhere? Was it an artist or a publisher?
I dont blame them or hold hard feeling im sad that we died so easily, but its ok at the end of the day I still respect the authors and publishing companies and have enjoyed all their works and will enjoy in the future, I will miss the whole life but at the end of the day we had fun and are happy people enjoyed our releases
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Paracelsus wrote...
njmanga wrote...
Paracelsus wrote...
What Sindalf said is also a common approach. In the worst case scenario, teams simply drop the work the c&d was requested on, stop sharing their releases and that's the end of that.Isn't it really possible to know at least privately who is this evil mastermind that has enough power to shut down a team out of nowhere? Was it an artist or a publisher?
We can say this it was big enough that 99.5 percent of our releases were in violation essentially shutting us down
Ok, this is making me even more curious now, because if we count nearly all of your releases you have produced english translations from the following publishers:
Wani, Core, Tenma Comics, Mujin Comics, Hit Shuppansha, Wakoh Shuppan, Bamboo Comics, Tatsumi Shuppan and the list goes on and on and on. 99.5% means they all got together in some sort of evil league of evil to take you down.
cant comment but it was enough to shut us down
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A little part of me just died when I read this. Sure there have been uploads I didn't enjoy but most of the time I enjoyed them and you were one of my favorite uploaders especially since you responded to almost if not every comment I ever wrote. I'm going to miss you guys but wish you all the best in the future.
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Hey TLLP team, hang on a sec...
You'll have to forgive me if I am overly cynical and skeptical about this shutdown order, since I can't scrutinize the legal documents in your possess myself. As far as I know, you are a North American based group that has no commercial ties or any form of advertising. How would Japanese circle detect you so easily when other bigger and older groups that are far more visible than you don't get the same attention? Furthermore, I don't really understand how a Japanese group can sue across the border like this. I mean, I would understand it if the work is already release in English with copyright and IP protections, but if it has never been translated before, how can they have legal power here?
Also, it seems interesting to me that just as you are on the upswing in popularity, all of the sudden a potential lawsuit comes flying out of nowhere? Don't get me wrong, I know certain groups in Japan do take legal action to protect their work, but they're a clear minority. It just doesn't seem like something Japanese folks usually do. This seems more... American? I donno, it just seems weird how the big guys with commercial interests in scanlation don't get their ass put to the fire, but a smaller, growing group that does the majority of their work for free and some for commission/donation all of sudden gets a shutdown order from overseas?
Again, I don't have access to the documents, and until I somehow do, all I can give are conjectures, but I urge you, TLLP team, to please examine this legal notice closer, if you feel that there's still room for any doubt. For a team that has given us so much of themselves, and have invested so much into the success of this team, it would be a travesty if pay-to-view sites of questionable legality can survive while a free translation team gets the axe.
You'll have to forgive me if I am overly cynical and skeptical about this shutdown order, since I can't scrutinize the legal documents in your possess myself. As far as I know, you are a North American based group that has no commercial ties or any form of advertising. How would Japanese circle detect you so easily when other bigger and older groups that are far more visible than you don't get the same attention? Furthermore, I don't really understand how a Japanese group can sue across the border like this. I mean, I would understand it if the work is already release in English with copyright and IP protections, but if it has never been translated before, how can they have legal power here?
Also, it seems interesting to me that just as you are on the upswing in popularity, all of the sudden a potential lawsuit comes flying out of nowhere? Don't get me wrong, I know certain groups in Japan do take legal action to protect their work, but they're a clear minority. It just doesn't seem like something Japanese folks usually do. This seems more... American? I donno, it just seems weird how the big guys with commercial interests in scanlation don't get their ass put to the fire, but a smaller, growing group that does the majority of their work for free and some for commission/donation all of sudden gets a shutdown order from overseas?
Again, I don't have access to the documents, and until I somehow do, all I can give are conjectures, but I urge you, TLLP team, to please examine this legal notice closer, if you feel that there's still room for any doubt. For a team that has given us so much of themselves, and have invested so much into the success of this team, it would be a travesty if pay-to-view sites of questionable legality can survive while a free translation team gets the axe.
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Reading this just broke my heart T.T I'll miss you Lusty Lady...Just what is wrong with the world today.
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LostChampion wrote...
The manliest of tears will be shed this day,MAY THE GODS OF HENTAI BLESS YOU ALL!!
I shedded those manly tears today, i love our group
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njmanga wrote...
LostChampion wrote...
The manliest of tears will be shed this day,MAY THE GODS OF HENTAI BLESS YOU ALL!!I shedded those manly tears today, i love our group
I feel you Bro...
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x-gen wrote...
Hey TLLP team, hang on a sec...You'll have to forgive me if I am overly cynical and skeptical about this shutdown order, since I can't scrutinize the legal documents in your possess myself. As far as I know, you are a North American based group that has no commercial ties or any form of advertising. How would Japanese circle detect you so easily when other bigger and older groups that are far more visible than you don't get the same attention? Furthermore, I don't really understand how a Japanese group can sue across the border like this. I mean, I would understand it if the work is already release in English with copyright and IP protections, but if it has never been translated before, how can they have legal power here?
Also, it seems interesting to me that just as you are on the upswing in popularity, all of the sudden a potential lawsuit comes flying out of nowhere? Don't get me wrong, I know certain groups in Japan do take legal action to protect their work, but they're a clear minority. It just doesn't seem like something Japanese folks usually do. This seems more... American? I donno, it just seems weird how the big guys with commercial interests in scanlation don't get their ass put to the fire, but a smaller, growing group that does the majority of their work for free and some for commission/donation all of sudden gets a shutdown order from overseas?
Again, I don't have access to the documents, and until I somehow do, all I can give are conjectures, but I urge you, TLLP team, to please examine this legal notice closer, if you feel that there's still room for any doubt. For a team that has given us so much of themselves, and have invested so much into the success of this team, it would be a travesty if pay-to-view sites of questionable legality can survive while a free translation team gets the axe.
According to the millenium international copyright act, they can come after us as if we were committing the crime in japan, plus their US license holders can sue us as well, trust me i examined everything, they can prosecute us as if we were in japan according to international copy right laws that were amended. Its either comply or fight it in court and face penalties which amount to fines, court law suits and a host of other shit according to my lawyer, we complied and as well wrote a letter of apology for our alleged actions, we respected their wishes we cant fight something this big
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I thought this was a belated April Fool;s joke but when I went to visit their site, nothing. Real shame, you guys did some awesome work
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AssasinZAssasin
Not Hentai Protagonist
W-W-W-WHAT?!
B-but...That's just so sad...I totally wasn't expecting that.
Of course we'll remember all your lovely works! How can we not...I mean, even personally, I was glad that you taught me more about editing and stuff, and all your releases were always top notch and lovely!
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Well, Good luck with everything after this, Everyone at LLP. I'm honoured to have seen the birth and the...end, of a great TL group!
B-but...That's just so sad...I totally wasn't expecting that.
Of course we'll remember all your lovely works! How can we not...I mean, even personally, I was glad that you taught me more about editing and stuff, and all your releases were always top notch and lovely!
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Well, Good luck with everything after this, Everyone at LLP. I'm honoured to have seen the birth and the...end, of a great TL group!