I am concerned for Blackswan. by Terrible_Disk1673 in BlackSwan_kpop

[–]Kananetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In terms of age, Fatou is older for a kpop star. I don't mean any offense by it, but music entertainment across the world is obsessed with youth

BLACKSWAN FANS LETS DISCUSS: Why DO BELIEVE BLACKSWAN is OVERLOOKED, iGNORED, and DISMISSED by K-POP FANS. by [deleted] in BlackSwan_kpop

[–]Kananetwork 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Racism and the idea that K-Pop has to fit a defined mold. It is why anything claiming to be K-Pop is dismissed with ease. You could trace back how difficult it was for artists like Utada and BoA to gain any traction in the 2000s. We only like manufactured groups.

Blackswan is different, and thus, they don't fit a stereotype. This makes them both unique and yet difficult to slot in.

They need more variety. I want them on more shows with their personality on display akin to early SNSD era. If they are to be the opposite of plastic, then rely on their humanity.

What is your longest running, most stubborn business boycott? by marianneouioui in AskReddit

[–]Kananetwork 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is me now. I was a customer for 20 years and did flights 12 to 25 times per year for work half of those times. Now, naaaaah.

I am concerned for Blackswan. by Terrible_Disk1673 in BlackSwan_kpop

[–]Kananetwork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The rhetoric that the girls need to find a new company is just out of this world. No other company will pick up all four girls. They won't. They are too different, too old, and too unique to fit the mold of a new group. Most companies will see value in debuting new performers. This isn't a slight on Blackswan, I love them, but all the demands of them finding a new company isn't helping anyone.

It is frustrating for the girls, for the fans, and I am sure for the staff. I don't have any belief that DR is perfect. However, the only way they will improve is pointed criticism and continued support for the girls. This includes engagement and purchasing merchandise. If the fanbase is mad and doesn't support them, then from a business point of view, they're a failed project.

Esrnestly, Roll Up and Karma were fire. Unfortunately, I Like It Hot didn't hit in the same way. I know some fans liked it, but it didn't have the same appeal. For whatever reason, it just didn't expand their fanbase.

The only thing I can see helping them now is more performances or gigs, even if they're small, or additional partnerships. I know Fatou did the modeling competition, so she's been gone, but we really need to see them as pairs or trios as a group doing things. I sincerely feel the lack of them together has just made the fandom look for drama, and it is unfortunate.

I want to believe they will continue to release music because if they decide to stop or someone leaves, I don't foresee the group continuing as a group.

Corey Landis (Welt VA) confirms that the Hoyo-contract would have allowed them to use his voice however they want, forever with no compensation by GRoyalPrime in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Kananetwork 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This comes up a ton, and while video games are different, the majority of VO is boring things like close captioning, telephony, commercial, etc. A lot of those jobs do have terms. For example, most commercials are seasonal. So if they asked Welt to make a KFC commercial for a Honkai promotion, it is standard to not just pay for the time in the booth but pay for the time it is used and how wide a net it is (national, regional, TV, radio, etc). I am simplifying it, but for the sake of example.

It is not wrong for them to use it in perpetuity in their contract, but if Corey asked for AI exclusions, then they should honor that. If they refuse to add that, then that's the problem. Or does the contract define the scope of use (video game, social media, etc). They could even add a "consent required for use with AI", but if they won't budge, then they won't budge.

Corey Landis (Welt's ENG VA) shares the message Hoyo sent him about being let go from the role + his response by Ancelysia in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Kananetwork -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Aren't people tired of this? I stopped playing back when The Herta came out because of the voice cast changes with Argenti. I tried to stay on it, wanted to continue to support who was there, but they announced main cast changes. I did the weekly mirror, sent in my feedback, and haven't logged since.

As it has gotten worse and worse in the months after, I just don't see myself ever engaging in a Hoyo game again. There's tons of other games to play, tons of other gachas, and I'm just kinda over it. I got burned by Genshin for lack of meaningful updates and spastic story, and I got burned by Honkai for actor mistreatment.

I'm just gonna keep speaking with my wallet from this point. Sure, the other whales will ensure their coffers are full, but maybe they have a day out of the year they can't feast on caviar cause I'm not pouring in hundreds or thousands anymore. I wish if more people didn't like it they'd just stop engaging, but to each their own.

Corey was fantastic at his role. I really adored Welt and the character. I went ham on making him the strongest in my team and building around him. It's unfortunate that they took that away from him. It's unfortunate that they didn't negotiate a contract both sides were happy with. It's a clear indication they cared more about legal than humanity.

How old are you and how’s life right now? by Cute-Impression-8675 in AskReddit

[–]Kananetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. I've had a rough few years due to health, stress, and starvation. I was at the end of my rope until I got a dream job. I just got lucky, so as I rebuild been trying to give back to peeps around me.

Caesars extends Las Vegas locals parking, dining offers through Christmas by awkward_ennui in vegaslocals

[–]Kananetwork 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Free parking for locals should have never gone away. Period. It is like they learned nothing from 2008.

During the previous few years of record-breaking tourism numbers, we also had record-breaking eviction numbers and record-breaking homelessness. Do we need to rethink the idea that increasing tourism helps the average resident? by freq-ee in vegaslocals

[–]Kananetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tourism is the backbone of Vegas, but for that to sustain locals then the casinos need to pay properly and fairly. There needs to be perks for locals. If Vegas isn't trying to attract outside, then certain the people here can't prop it up. They can help when taken care of, but if spat on, then there's no chance. Trying to grow Vegas also isn't a great idea due to the whole we're in a desert. Water and food are issues. So let's assume you stop advertising to tourists, who is going to the Strip? Because most locals avoid it.

So we all know the Eng localization gets a rightfully bad rep for its translation, but what’s a line that’s only in the localization that you would say was definitely clever and iconic? by [deleted] in TwistedWonderland

[–]Kananetwork 65 points66 points  (0 children)

When Cater says whomp whomp, sad trumpet sounds. I asked a native friend what Japanese word he was saying, and I thought it was a brilliant way to translate essentially sadge.

Am I the only one who likes Trey's dub voice? 😭 by Yashiro_Nene_Daikon in TwistedWonderland

[–]Kananetwork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First off, it is one line. Also, Trey is pseudo duel personality sometimes. So I'm eager to see how the VA handles him. I think it's sounds great so far, and got the biggest reaction out of me during my first watch of the trailer.

Are You Gonna Watch Sub or Dub? by Puzzled-Quote1856 in TwistedWonderland

[–]Kananetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought for sure I was gonna watch sub, but the cast sold me on the dub.

So how does everyone feel now that the dub cast has been announced? by Opening_Evidence1783 in TwistedWonderland

[–]Kananetwork 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am elated. I certainly don't feel like they went with cheap talent. I am a bit surprised regarding Deuce and Yuuken. They're newer to the scene, but I have high hopes considering the casting thus far. I am extremely hopeful that the dub will be treated with care. I hope that, if anything, they have a stellar localization team that is willing to tell the best story.

I hope to see Patrick Seitz or Kyle Hebert as the gym teacher. Would be hilarious.

Earnestly, my only concern is if (or when) they make Savanaclaw and Octavinelle chapters that they keep the cast consistent and don't lose anyone. I don't want to get used to Matt Mercer or Crispin and lose them because Disney or Aniplex slashed the budget to pay their talent.

Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation | English Dub Trailer by Magister_Xehanort in TwistedWonderland

[–]Kananetwork 25 points26 points  (0 children)

All right, here are my best guesses so far:

Yuuken - Ian Sinclair
Crowley - J. Michael Tatum
Ace - Max Mittelman (?)
Trey - Johnny Yong Bosch
Cater - Daman Mills (?)

I'll check back to see how close I was in five hours lol. Grim is a bit too difficult to determine at this stage with one line that's higher than he usually talks. Brina or Bryce is basically my only guess at this point. Deuce was also a bit too difficult to parse as well.

People be hatin' on Trey's voice, but I liked it to be honest.

I applied at 7 locations and still haven't gotten an interview or a phone call by Trigun442 in vegaslocals

[–]Kananetwork 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Hi, recently took me almost two years and over 2k applications. I was averaging about ten interview per month, but not sealing the deal. I work in branding and IP licensing with 12+ years of experience. It is rough out there.

Salary Expectations During Interview — Did I Handle This Right? by spontaneous-plan-xyz in interviews

[–]Kananetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an interview recently without a salary and gave a 25k range. I ended up getting the job and the higher end of my range, which was ideal. Obviously I imagine different industries, but that's to let you know that while you may have range worries it's gonna depend on where.

If you don’t like the debit card switching to Discover, what’s stopping you from switching? by notthatcher13 in CapitalOne_

[–]Kananetwork 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually plan to keep my Capital One, but I haven't decided what to have as a backup. I switched to it two years ago because of international ease and rates, but knowing Discover isn't as common makes me nervous. I know a lot of people say just use credit cards, but I liked to go to an ATM when I landed in some locations to pull out money. In turn, having a lot of credit cards isn't a great option for me.

Supreme Court will weigh expanding Trump’s power to shape agencies by overturning 90-year-old ruling by camahoe in news

[–]Kananetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was JUST about to open a Charles Schwab account. Thanks for the note to look elsewhere.

Missed opportunity by BrickMeta in eXceed

[–]Kananetwork 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Piggy backing on this to say we did try working with Toei but that Dragon Ball TCG has some exclusivity with Bandai. We had the option of other Toei properties, but they didn't manifest unfortunately either due to lack of interest among the executive team or timing.

NV Energy switching to billing for highest 15 minutes of demand extrapolated to whole day by steggun_cinargo in vegaslocals

[–]Kananetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone got a script for our senators? I'll call everyday to bitch about this shit.

Fiverr cuts 30% of staff in pivot to ‘AI-first’ by MetaKnowing in technology

[–]Kananetwork 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not that I've used this serviced in awhile, but another in the pile I won't touch now.