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i_have_no_enemies Oct 28, 2024

Crunchyroll just Committed a Federal Crime.

https://lemmy.world/post/21375186

Crunchyroll just Committed a Federal Crime. - Lemmy.World

Crunchyroll has faced backlash after voice actor David Wald revealed the company has been illegally opening and distributing his fan mail for the past five years, violating U.S. federal law regarding obstruction of correspondence. This revelation sparked widespread outrage, highlighting Crunchyroll’s questionable practices, including its monopoly over anime distribution in the West following its acquisition by Sony. Critics argue that Crunchyroll has become complacent, exemplified by the failure of its original content and a significant price increase for subscriptions. Furthermore, Wald’s situation underscores broader issues within the company, such as alleged discrimination against voice actors and a toxic work environment. Crunchyroll’s response has been inadequate, stating they are investigating the matter but failing to acknowledge their responsibility. This incident adds to the growing list of grievances against Crunchyroll, raising concerns about the treatment of voice actors and the future of anime distribution.

I always downvote videos on the technology community, because in my opinion they don’t contribute to the quality here.

But for hating on the shithole called Crunchyroll, this post deserve 1000 upvotes.

Björn Oct 28, 2024

Plus, OP delivered a text version.

flicker Oct 29, 2024

I am phenomenally excited about that. I hope it becomes a universal thing.

Obinice Oct 28, 2024

Ah yes, technology videos are really bad. Especially that Technology Connections guy, he’s the absolute worst.

And don’t even get me started on technology video reviews, tutorials, guides, educational materials and tech news. I only consume technology information in newspaper form. This new video thing just won’t catch on.

TORFdot0 Oct 28, 2024

What’s wrong with technology connections? He makes easily digestible if not a bit snarky videos on classic and popular tech. It’s not really appropriate for this community though so I can see why you wouldn’t care for it being posted here

JustARegularNerd Oct 28, 2024

Yeah I think it was clear there was sarcasm when they concluded on newspaper being the best form to get tech news lol

Archer Oct 28, 2024

I thought it was because YouTube had become unwatchable

RisingSwell Oct 30, 2024

People have been saying it’s unwatchable for years and I can barely see the difference

TriflingToad Oct 28, 2024

I heard video tutorials are just a product of ‘big tube’.

Psychadelligoat Oct 28, 2024

in my opinion they don’t contribute to the quality here.

As respectfully as possible: huh?

We’re on a link aggregation site, for posting links to things off-site and discuss them in relevant communities

If something is a video or article it makes no difference on its quality or relevance to the community at hand, no?

Dragon Rider (drag)Oct 29, 2024

Videos demand more of the user. They demand audio access. It’s not accessible for casual browsing.

MaggiWuerze Oct 29, 2024

Firefox picture in picture say, “huh?”

Psychadelligoat Oct 29, 2024

If only there were some save for later button so you could come back later or something

lad Oct 29, 2024

What could’ve fit in a screen of text should not be a video at all

I save videos for later all the time, I just watch them never

If some information is not visual-first, and not entertainment, if it may be important to people and should be spread, it also better not be a video. Maybe accompanied by a video to make use of audience reach, if you already have a channel with an audience, that is.

Psychadelligoat Oct 29, 2024

What could’ve fit in a screen of text should not be a video at all

In your opinion, maybe

I save videos for later all the time, I just watch them never

Ok, that’s your own bad habit, guess you don’t need to participate since you won’t watch em

If some information is not visual-first, and not entertainment, if it may be important to people and should be spread, it also better not be a video

Tell that to broadcast news. The information provided in videos like this is basically never something original if it’s not entertainment, so you absolutely can find the information elsewhere

Still have yet to see any arguments as to how relevant content on a relevant link aggregator is in any way bad to people who don’t have a weird hate boner for specific media types, because there isn’t one 😉

SaharaMaleikuhm Oct 29, 2024

I’m with you. I want to read stuff not have my time wasted by some 20 min video that could have been a 30 sec video.