2ch is one of the most famous bulletin board in Japan.
It is well known for it's anonymity, and sometimes it causes some troubles.
The beginning was a scandal of an entertainer.
This became a big news, and many people were talking about him in many places, including internet.
Some video clips were uploaded on YouTube, and soon they became the most accessed video clips.
They attracted the interests of foreigners.
I don't know if it was because they didn't understand Japanese or what, but some foreigners made contemptuous comments, such as "Jap".
"jpwipf" uploaded a video clip, to warn not to use those curse words to those people.
One of a "channeler" found this video clip, and paid attention.
Unfortunately, most of Japanese don't understand English, and they were only able to catch the emphasized curse words he is saying.
This misunderstanding, together with part of channelers who bear malice, caused chaos in 2ch.
The video clip of "jpwipf" was filled with offensive comments.
There were also few people who spoke loud about the misunderstanding and the correct translation.
But their words were ignored, and the offense has escalated.
"shoujohino", the American who understands Japanese, uploaded a video clip saying stop disputing.
Sad to say, her video clip was also attacked by malicious channelers.
She did nothing wrong, but some narrow-minded channelers envied her happiness.
This is the summary of a recent trouble.
I'm sad.
Not just because there were channelers who lowers the dignity of Japanese.
But also because of the 2ch as a whole.
Anonymity protects personal data and privacy.
But at the same time, anonymity is also an excuse from the responsibilities.
An excused from the responsibilities is also a beginning of disorder.
Just like people tend to commit crimes in the absence of police. (or more?)
Another problem is that there are many channelers who are NEET.
And finally, I'm sad that there are many poor minded people.
Why are there many people who can't accept something differ from them?
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There are things that most people don't care. But it doesn't mean that those things are useless. These are my opinions from the point of view named "Black Angle". View things from multiple angles, so that the prejudice will be lessen.
2 comments:
Hello
Thanks for posting this. I am jpwipf and I appreciate you talking about this on your blog. The 2ch bloggers obviously misinterpreted my video greatly. I have been overwhelmed with messages daily..and to this day from the great people of Japan with their apologies.
Although they do not have to apologize because of a select few people from that country, it is much appreciated. I was never offended because I figured out the problem as soon as I got the first negative comment.
Thanks My Friend
jpwipf
Hello!
Thank you for finding my modest blog and giving me a comment.
I'm glad If I can help to dispel misunderstandings of Americans or any foreigners involved in this trouble.
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