User:Pacifista15/Random Stuff3

I know it's not perfect, but I think this is the best approach. It could use a lot of fact-checking too.

Benefits of Fansubs
In most parts of the world, various dubbing companies such as Funimation and Toei distribute anime episodes of One Piece via DVD or on TV programs. However, in some parts of the world, area codes on DVDs and other issues make legally distributed episodes inaccessible. Therefore, fansubs are the only way for One Piece fansin these countries to view the anime. In addition, Funimation has failed to distribute and dub a large section of the anime encompassing the Water 7 Arc to the Sabaody Arc, making them only accessible via fansub. The same situation applies to all of the One Piece movies, with the exception of Movie 8 and Strong World (the latter has been licensed by Funimation, yet not released yet).

Effects of Fansubs
Fansubs, while beneficial to places where legally distributed episodes are not available, have had a profound effect on the companies who sub One Piece in the first place. Companies such as Toei and Funimation have claimed that fansubs and other forms of illegally watching One Piece distract from their sales and cause them to lose profits. In the past, companies such as Bandai and 4Kids, as well as many other anime companies, have been forced to drop series due to fansubbing and pirating driving them out of favor. The Japanese government has also passed laws that impose harsh punishments on those who download copyrighting materials.

Types of Fansubbing
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Examples of Fansubbers
(List some of the more notable fansubbers and why they are important. For example, this one aired this special episode, etc. Do not advertise, but explain why they are popular. NO LINKS.)