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Crunchyroll just Committed a Federal Crime. (www.youtube.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by i_have_no_enemies@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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.

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[–] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 23 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

So is it -just- committed a federal crime or have been doing so for years

[–] ramble81@lemm.ee 26 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Had been. But we’re in a post-accountability era for corporations so most likely nothing will happen.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

And that era started in the 1910s.

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

That era started in the 1700's Adam Smith ranted about a lack of accountability in corporations.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

........wait.........that username........are you......?

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Uhh, nobody famous?

[–] CosmoNova@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago

As far as I remember they started as a pirating site and only later started to acquire more and more streaming licenses. By all means they shouldn't even be in business today.