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This is quite shocking stuff guys.
Water Pokemon Master, or WPM, webmaster of PokeBeach, may be in illegal business by posting images from the Pokemon 13 Movie in theatres.
The only major things we got from it was three things, Minezumi's frontsprite, Moguryu's frontsprite and a unnamed Pokemon seen at the end of the movie.
Read this for more information on the topic:
- PokéBeach webmaster Water Pokémon Master has leaked multiple images from Movie 13 on his website, outraging Japanese fans who have reported him to law enforcement as well as Nintendo and Pokémon officials for breaking a strict Japanese piracy law.
Currently living in Japan, the Pokémon enthusiast allegedly brought a recording device into a movie theater airing the newest Pokémon movie, Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark and took pictures during advertisements in the film, including one for Black and White in the beginning of the movie. 2ch's users begun reporting him to authorities for illegal behavior and are calling to others to do so as well.
It is not presently known if Water Pokémon Master will be prosecuted by authorities. The Japanese legal system relies on confessions, which WPM has already done by admitting it on his website. If arrested and in light of the confession, WPM would be at least deported, if not smacked with the full penalty of up to ten years in prison and a fine of ¥1,000,000 (US$11,292).
After learning of Water Pokémon Master's act, many people, such as several of the administrators of Bulbagarden, have condemned WPM's actions. On the other hand, other fans question the legality of his actions, as well as several fan sites, with regards to leaks.
More as details continue to surface.
And here's what WPM says on the topic.
- *rolls eyes* I find it rather revolting that rival sites (and others) are saying I should be arrested for posting two photos from advertisements promoting the upcoming Black and White; talk about blowing things out of proportion and starting unnecessary drama (or is it out of jealousy?). Said rival sites post photos from CoroCoro magazine before it is released, post hundreds of episode screenshots immediately after they air, use screenshots from ROMs, upload whole video of segments from Japanese television, have copyrighted material on their websites, post images of Pokemon that are (potentially) leaked to the public illegally, and even distribute DVD-quality Pokemon movies. Talk about a double standard! After this, expect all of the Pokemon news sites who are behind this (Bulbagarden, Serebii) to never again post anything "obtained in a questionable manner," to use Serebii's words (guess that means those sites will no longer have CoroCoro scans or Pokemon episode screenshots). At least when I do something fishy, I fully acknowledge it. If you're going to complain about the way I run this website, make sure you're not going to sound like a complete hypocrite first. And chill out - the Pokemon will be revealed soon anyways. Like maybe even tomorrow during Pokemon Sunday (which I'm sure will be uploaded to thousands of places on the Internet), or in the leaked CoroCoro scans next week (which we all know, and have always known, come from people who illegally get the magazine first). Shooting me in the foot for something as petty as this is pretty foolish when everyone does it to some degree; two low-resolution and blurry photos of Pokemon, whether the act of taking the pictures is illegal or not, is not going to hurt anyone and only promotes the games. If anyone should pay a fine, it should be Pokemon and Nintendo to its loyal webmasters who have spent years of their time and money promoting their products. After all, the only reason I came to Japan (spending well over $8,000 out of my own pocket) was to do coverage of the fifth generation for you all.
Personally, as much as I hope he gets off free, the laws about stuff like this is pretty tight.
Where I live, they have signs all over theatres saying piracy equals jail time. I'm not too sure if it's as strict out there as here, but I think if it's as public as this, there might be trouble.
Water Pokemon Master, or WPM, webmaster of PokeBeach, may be in illegal business by posting images from the Pokemon 13 Movie in theatres.
The only major things we got from it was three things, Minezumi's frontsprite, Moguryu's frontsprite and a unnamed Pokemon seen at the end of the movie.
Read this for more information on the topic:
- PokéBeach webmaster Water Pokémon Master has leaked multiple images from Movie 13 on his website, outraging Japanese fans who have reported him to law enforcement as well as Nintendo and Pokémon officials for breaking a strict Japanese piracy law.
Currently living in Japan, the Pokémon enthusiast allegedly brought a recording device into a movie theater airing the newest Pokémon movie, Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark and took pictures during advertisements in the film, including one for Black and White in the beginning of the movie. 2ch's users begun reporting him to authorities for illegal behavior and are calling to others to do so as well.
It is not presently known if Water Pokémon Master will be prosecuted by authorities. The Japanese legal system relies on confessions, which WPM has already done by admitting it on his website. If arrested and in light of the confession, WPM would be at least deported, if not smacked with the full penalty of up to ten years in prison and a fine of ¥1,000,000 (US$11,292).
After learning of Water Pokémon Master's act, many people, such as several of the administrators of Bulbagarden, have condemned WPM's actions. On the other hand, other fans question the legality of his actions, as well as several fan sites, with regards to leaks.
More as details continue to surface.
And here's what WPM says on the topic.
- *rolls eyes* I find it rather revolting that rival sites (and others) are saying I should be arrested for posting two photos from advertisements promoting the upcoming Black and White; talk about blowing things out of proportion and starting unnecessary drama (or is it out of jealousy?). Said rival sites post photos from CoroCoro magazine before it is released, post hundreds of episode screenshots immediately after they air, use screenshots from ROMs, upload whole video of segments from Japanese television, have copyrighted material on their websites, post images of Pokemon that are (potentially) leaked to the public illegally, and even distribute DVD-quality Pokemon movies. Talk about a double standard! After this, expect all of the Pokemon news sites who are behind this (Bulbagarden, Serebii) to never again post anything "obtained in a questionable manner," to use Serebii's words (guess that means those sites will no longer have CoroCoro scans or Pokemon episode screenshots). At least when I do something fishy, I fully acknowledge it. If you're going to complain about the way I run this website, make sure you're not going to sound like a complete hypocrite first. And chill out - the Pokemon will be revealed soon anyways. Like maybe even tomorrow during Pokemon Sunday (which I'm sure will be uploaded to thousands of places on the Internet), or in the leaked CoroCoro scans next week (which we all know, and have always known, come from people who illegally get the magazine first). Shooting me in the foot for something as petty as this is pretty foolish when everyone does it to some degree; two low-resolution and blurry photos of Pokemon, whether the act of taking the pictures is illegal or not, is not going to hurt anyone and only promotes the games. If anyone should pay a fine, it should be Pokemon and Nintendo to its loyal webmasters who have spent years of their time and money promoting their products. After all, the only reason I came to Japan (spending well over $8,000 out of my own pocket) was to do coverage of the fifth generation for you all.
Personally, as much as I hope he gets off free, the laws about stuff like this is pretty tight.
Where I live, they have signs all over theatres saying piracy equals jail time. I'm not too sure if it's as strict out there as here, but I think if it's as public as this, there might be trouble.
