Simple Scanlations Rules and FAQ

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Rules

• Absolutely NO asking for status on ANY manga. We will keep you up-to-date as much as we can, but you may NOT ask about when this or that is coming out. We've had too many people asking the exact same question repeatedly within less than 24 hours, and it's tiring. Read before you submit a comment, and scroll down to look for answers in the Chatbox on Homepage FIRST.
• No bashing / flaming allowed.
• No spamming, including one line posts and off-topic posts unless the it's one of those fun game threads.
• NO DOUBLE/TRIPLE/QUADRUPLE POSTING. Edit your previous post if you want to add something.
• No porn / hentai images or links to videos, keep the forums clean.
• No double accounts.
• No excessive advertising for other manga-related sites / services is allowed.
• Use your common sense, make meaningful posts / threads, be nice to your fellow members and have fun!

Simple Scans FAQ

Why did you choose the name Simple Scans?
Hahaha...don't really know how to answer that one. ^ ^; Really, we simply choose it because it's...Simple.
That's a horrible pun, but it's also the sad truth. We like the Simplicity of our scanlations, and the name should be only fitting.
Nevertheless, Simple is nice, so we're glad we went along with it. ♥

Can I upload your releases to online reading sites?
Yes, you may. But make sure our releases are not ALTERED in any way at all (Everything stays, credits too). Our releases must be provided as is and most importantly FREE-OF-CHARGE to the public.
When uploading our scanlations to external websites, you MUST follow our delayed release guidelines, found here.

Using our scanlations and translations.
We allow international groups (non-English) to use our scans as long as we are credited in your release and our credits page is also included. English groups are forbidden to use our scans.
Our translations are reserved for US only. You have no right to them, whatsoever. However, with permission from the translator, non-English groups may use them after we have released the respective manga; and after the 12 hour delay

Using our RAWs.
RAWs that we use and are not found on public sites are OUR RAWS. Please do not ask permission to use them, as they are scanned for us by our personal scanners.
However, you may assist us by donating to help with the cost of shipping the RAWs to us.

When is the next release of whatsit coming out?
When it comes out! Please please PLEASE, do not bother us or hassle us about releases.
We are working our fastest to get them out to you, but being nagged does not help the matter.
In most cases, the manga may not have even been released in Japan, much less shipped to America (or Europe, wherever). We have to receive our shipping of the manga, THEN scan it in, and THEN scanlate it. It can take quite a while, but usually, we're pretty on top of it.
Please keep in mind that we DO have lives, and school, etc. They are in fact a priority!
This is merely a fun activity (??), not an occupation; therefore we create our own deadlines. So please, have some patience!

You guys are behind on ___________. When are you going to get caught up?
Same answer as the last question. PLEASE DO NOT ASK. We are working as fast as we can!
In most cases, it's because we don't have the RAWs, or we are waiting for the shipping to come in, or even waiting for translations.
It's quite troublesome to have people asking for us to hurry up and so on when they are not contributing to the process.
Again--this cannot be stressed enough--do not ask about status. We will keep you up-to-date as much as we can.

I love you guys. So much. How can I help?
You can help by becoming our slave!
Kidding.
But seriously, you can help us out by donating, or even joining the team! We are in serious need of translators (Japanese > English) no matter what, and cleaners as well. But if these things don't tickle your fancy, you can just give us a shout in the Shoutbox on Homepage, or leave a (nice ) comment.
Your support is what keeps us going!

Will you scanlate blah such-and-such series?
That depends. Do you have good quality RAWs? Do you have translations/a translator? Is it in Japanese, Chinese, or Korean?
There are certain elements that go into scanlations, and certain necessities that we must have in order to complete them.
A good site that you can use to refer us to the manga, or verify information with is www.mangaupdates.com.
Head over to the Questions and Feedback section to make a request!
Please make sure that you have good resources, and we will take it into consideration.

How often does Sankarea come out?
It's monthly. Therefore you will have to wait a month, and well, we can't control time.






Forum FAQ

Can I have double accounts? Can I change my name?
No, you cannot have double accounts. We will know if you made another one and we will delete it.
If you have a reason for making another account, PM yealoFTW. If she approves, you can make your new account and we will delete the old one.
Same goes with name changing. If you want to change your profile name, PM yealoFTW.

How do I change my Profile avatar and signature?
Click on the tab at the top of the site that says "Profile."
If you look down to your left, there's a control panel that will say "Look and Layout" and "Forum Profile."
Click on Look and Layout to modify your timezone on the forum and change your preferences.
Click on Forum Profile to upload your avatar. To add a signature, you will have to use the IMG code from Photobucket, Imageshack, etc.

Have a question left unanswered?
Shoot a PM (private message) at one of the administrators [abcd9146, Devilfox, Izirae, yealoFTW] and we will gladly find a solution (you MUST register on the site. Or this really isn't an option...)

Thank you again for registering and/or lurking on Simple Scans!
We look forward to scanlating for you in the future!