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Originally Posted by Eisdrache
That makes no sense. We're strictly discussing things in the context of child pornography.
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It makes perfect sense. If child pornography is treated as a minor crime, then society will see it as such. This is not a Watsuki problem, but a Japanese one.
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It's quite amazing that you post a picture of missing the point yet argue incoherently. Nobody is telling you to throw away your already purchased books nor do the stories suddenly drop in quality. You are however supporting the author by purchasing his goods while being fully aware of his actions. Apparently it is spiteful to choose not to continue supporting such a person.
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You tell me i'm arguing incoherently and yet you continue to miss the point. Pedophilia was an accepted norm in Japan until recently, and they still skirt the line with it even now that it's illegal. Support what you enjoy and try not to let emotions afflict you with irrational decision making. You only hurt yourself by not buying a product which you enjoy. It's like not buying a diamond because you're worried they're a blood diamond from Africa.
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Maybe his point is that, since it was legal until recently, all Japanese are pedophiles. Quite a leap, but honestly, I'm still trying to wrap my head around his claim that pedophilia was "no big deal".
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It's "no big deal" because Japan sees it as such. Lets get real here, a producer and a viewer are worlds apart. You're hardly aiding in the production of the stuff by viewing it when Japan makes it so easily accessible. It's going to take many more years to remove the saturation that still exists on the market.