Thread:OH&S/@comment-1430834-20150508033824/@comment-25364614-20150508054013

Okay now I get it. But...well, wasn't this inevitable? Though I must have a different link because Volumes 1-3 still appear where I go (and no I'm not surrendering that link). This isn't a problem to me as I've already got the novels saved on my computer.

In retrospect, its not surprising. The "repository" is always linked to by fans who want to share the series with new fans or friends. It must have been popular enough for Hachette to notice.

In case anyone's unaware, if its something that interferes with purchasing the officially licensed product, it will get DMCA'd. Complete fan translations of the products are suitable enough as substitutes to warrant it. That's why Baka-Tsuki removes licensed series from their website in the first place.

I'm hoping Hachette is cool with things and DMCA novels in a sort of schedule so novels will be regularly removed as more YP light novels are released. I'll also ask the manager of the folder what's happening on his end.

But as for spreading the news, I don't particularly think its necessary. More like, who am I supposed to tell? Facebook fan pages? They can find out the hard way.