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.

      • flicker
        link
        fedilink
        English
        2424 days ago

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

    • Obinice
      link
      fedilink
      English
      3924 days ago

      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@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        11
        edit-2
        24 days ago

        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

        I think I missed a bit of sarcasm here…

    • @gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      link
      fedilink
      English
      1924 days ago

      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)
        link
        fedilink
        English
        824 days ago

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

        • @SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org
          link
          fedilink
          English
          0
          edit-2
          23 days ago

          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.

          Edit: I got curious. It’s a 15 min video.

        • @gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com
          link
          fedilink
          English
          -1
          edit-2
          23 days ago

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

          Yeah, figured people would downvote me for pointing out that was a garbage response

          Videos don’t degrade the quality of s link aggregator, you’re not required to immediately participate the moment you see it