What happened to GG subs?
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GG used to be probably my favorite fan subber, and better than that, they were always incredibly fast. Anyone know what happened? The sites been dormant since Durarar episode 12. And google searching didn't yield me any relevant info, granted I didn't dig too deeply.
*yes, this does kinda belong here, since this is the only forum that fellow fan sub hawks probably check regularly. So before a mod moves it, pls just wait till it gets answered first then delete away. Thanks.
*yes, this does kinda belong here, since this is the only forum that fellow fan sub hawks probably check regularly. So before a mod moves it, pls just wait till it gets answered first then delete away. Thanks.
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Sindalf
Used to do stuff
msd773 wrote...
GG used to be probably my favorite fan subber, and better than that, they were always incredibly fast. Anyone know what happened? The sites been dormant since Durarar episode 12. And google searching didn't yield me any relevant info, granted I didn't dig too deeply.*yes, this does kinda belong here, since this is the only forum that fellow fan sub hawks probably check regularly. So before a mod moves it, pls just wait till it gets answered first then delete away. Thanks.
The group leader quit during last anime season because everything they subbed sucked. Rest of the group didn't feel like doing it anymore without their leader.
So ya its dead but don't worry. GG staff is in other groups such as coalguys, eclipse, bss, pretenious and like every other group out there.
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Sindalf wrote...
The group leader quit during last anime season because everything they subbed sucked. In layman's terms; RAGE QUIT
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Nashrakh
Little White Butterflies Staff
Sindalf wrote...
The group leader quit during last anime season because everything they subbed sucked.
Watching their sub of Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu right now (because I am too lazy to get anything else and I never pay attention to subtitles anyway) and I have to agree based on what I've seen so far.
Not so much the subbing itself, but the translations... kinda make me cringe sometimes.
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Sindalf
Used to do stuff
Nashrakh wrote...
Sindalf wrote...
The group leader quit during last anime season because everything they subbed sucked.
Watching their sub of Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu right now (because I am too lazy to get anything else and I never pay attention to subtitles anyway) and I have to agree based on what I've seen so far.
Not so much the subbing itself, but the translations... kinda make me cringe sometimes.
That's what we call localization and non literal translation.
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Sindalf
Used to do stuff
Nashrakh wrote...
You really want to start this again?Always ready to fight.
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Nashrakh
Little White Butterflies Staff
First off, I'd like to know your definition of the term "weeaboo", because you toss that around quite a lot.
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Nashrakh wrote...
First off, I'd like to know your definition of the term "weeaboo", because you toss that around quite a lot.I think this should help.
Weeaboo (a.k.a Wapanese) is an internet slang used to describe a person who is obsessed with Japan and all things in Japanese. The term is a successive variant of “Wapanese”, a derogatory term referring to hardcore Japanophiles (typically of non-Asian descent; white Caucasian) with a strong bias towards Japanese culture and commodities over the domestic equivalents.
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Main reason I liked GG subs is that they were good at using the translator notes to explain cultural refferences. Also, they barely ever had random crap syntax. An example might be them having the line read "Your an asshole" where as direct trans don't even bother to change it from "An asshole your being". (for some reason, most bad translators make the Japanese sound like Yoda). Poor example, but you kinda get the point.
What I hate more than anything else is when they "localize" overboard. It is the same shit we get with video games. For over two decades, Japan has been watering down thier content to what they think the "American" audience can handle. That is all well and good if your turning a show that should be 17+ into an afterschool anime to run on cartoon network, but it ruins most series. (even if you enjoyed the english dub of Trigun for instance, hunt yourself down the Jap-lang with a good fansub. Completely different tone). Some fansubbing groups do this themselves as well, but I don't really think its fair to say GG did that. I think they did a pretty good job of translating the jokes and such to an extent that they were relatable to an American audience, but without butchering the overall tone of the conversations.
edit: about thier quality, yah on some projects It might have sucked. I admit i didnt watch everything they did, but they did a great job with the early Durara epps in particular.
What I hate more than anything else is when they "localize" overboard. It is the same shit we get with video games. For over two decades, Japan has been watering down thier content to what they think the "American" audience can handle. That is all well and good if your turning a show that should be 17+ into an afterschool anime to run on cartoon network, but it ruins most series. (even if you enjoyed the english dub of Trigun for instance, hunt yourself down the Jap-lang with a good fansub. Completely different tone). Some fansubbing groups do this themselves as well, but I don't really think its fair to say GG did that. I think they did a pretty good job of translating the jokes and such to an extent that they were relatable to an American audience, but without butchering the overall tone of the conversations.
edit: about thier quality, yah on some projects It might have sucked. I admit i didnt watch everything they did, but they did a great job with the early Durara epps in particular.
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Nashrakh
Little White Butterflies Staff
Zeriam wrote...
Nashrakh wrote...
First off, I'd like to know your definition of the term "weeaboo", because you toss that around quite a lot.I think this should help.
Weeaboo (a.k.a Wapanese) is an internet slang used to describe a person who is obsessed with Japan and all things in Japanese. The term is a successive variant of “Wapanese”, a derogatory term referring to hardcore Japanophiles (typically of non-Asian descent; white Caucasian) with a strong bias towards Japanese culture and commodities over the domestic equivalents.
I know what weeaboo means, but I asked Sindalf specifically because he seems to insult anyone as weeaboo if they don't try to erase all traces of Japanese culture.
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Oh really? I never noticed they were gone. Not a big love loss though. Used to hate them, then I thought they were just as capable as some others. Their subs are just fine, but if I have alternatives I usually always chose an alternative group unless they are just slow or bad. Here's looking at you Frostii you horribly slow bastards!
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Nashrakh wrote...
I know what weeaboo means, but I asked Sindalf specifically because he seems to insult anyone as weeaboo if they don't try to erase all traces of Japanese culture.
My mistake good sir I thought you were wanting the definition, but I can see I was wrong. My utmost apologies.
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Nashrakh
Little White Butterflies Staff
Zeriam wrote...
Nashrakh wrote...
I know what weeaboo means, but I asked Sindalf specifically because he seems to insult anyone as weeaboo if they don't try to erase all traces of Japanese culture.
My mistake good sir I thought you were wanting the definition, but I can see I was wrong. My utmost apologies.
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What are you even apologizing for? I also think I came across as rude in my last post, if anyone has to apologize, that'd be me.
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haha yeah, I love Frostii too. Next to Dattebayo (hate em all you want, those arrogant assholes do an amazing job) and Eclipse, they are probably my favorite. But god Frostii can take its sweet ass time getting a sub released.
