ARE THERE PREFIXES FOR BOOTLEGGED CDS?
For some, yes. For the most common bootleggers: GGG,GA,GSM,SM,A&G,GAME,CK,SMA – Son May A8 – Ever Anime ALCA – Alion KA,HO – Smile Face MICA – Miya Records • ISN’T IT ILLEGAL FOR STORES TO SELL SM/EA CDS? Yes, it is. However, copyright laws require the copyright holder to submit a complaint, rather than having law enforcement agencies search for infringements. Most anime-related Japanese companies haven’t seen fit to pursue the matter, so stores can get away with selling bootleg products. However, doing so does leave them open to prosecution if a CD company suddently decides to clamp down. If you feel strongly enough against a store selling bootlegs, point out the items to the store manager/owner. Sometimes they don’t know any better. If they sell them knowingly, and if you feel strongly enough about it, you can tell the manager you will not patronize the store and will tell your friends about it. Just be sure you have another source of anime goods. • BUT WHY ISN’T COPYRIGHT ACTUALLY E
