My Beef with Webtoon

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  • @dannphan
    @dannphan  Рік тому +10

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  • @opalpal1673
    @opalpal1673 Рік тому +126

    My problem with Webtoon, is that it forces creators to make comics a "certain" way. Not only that but, the guidelines pushes that even further. Like no gruesome depictions of violence. These things keeps comics from being creative and that's why you see the same shit on the front page. Things would be easier if certain comics were age restricted similar to youtube. Not every comic should be punished for not having child friendly content. It's not the creators or the sites job to babysit preteens. There really needs to some sort of age rating for comics on Webtoons.

    • @robinfox4440
      @robinfox4440 Рік тому +31

      No gruesome violence but the soft-porn incest storylines flood the front page.

    • @dannphan
      @dannphan  Рік тому +25

      The funny thing is, Webtoon does have the option to label comics as "mature"... Yet it means little to nothing on the platform.

  • @AuthoritativeNewsNetwork
    @AuthoritativeNewsNetwork Рік тому +143

    Webtoons is basically: "I'm just a cute IG model....with a link to my OF in the bio teehee."

    • @paintbrush3554
      @paintbrush3554 11 місяців тому +7

      Basically thank the audience. Unfortunately people only pay for art when it gets them off. Creators want to make art while not going broke from the hours of drawing rather than working a " real job" so this becomes a natural thing

  • @zuffin1864
    @zuffin1864 Рік тому +80

    The problem with transitioning away from webtoon as a creator is you fostered an audience that isn't used to straight up paying for their comics as much, so now you have to market your comic without the hype of your first issue. I think selling a physical copy could be good, but since so many people already have access to the first story... not easy

  • @GodLovesComics
    @GodLovesComics Рік тому +47

    I know lots of creators upload their "uncensored" videos to Patreon as a lure but I am glad that platform exists. UA-cam literally deleted my entire channel a year ago because I uploaded a video titled "The Sexuality of Saga" (the comic book). After a painstaking month YT restored my channel and only deleted the offending video (an extraordinarily rare mea culpa from YT). So ultimately I uploaded the deleted video to Patreon and allowed it to be viewed for free.

    • @RambleOn07
      @RambleOn07 Рік тому +5

      Isn't that the comic where two aliens from species that originated on different planets have a kid together? Which, is less likely then a human and a tree having a kid.

    • @GodLovesComics
      @GodLovesComics Рік тому +8

      @@RambleOn07 That IS the comic. I didn't know comics and manga were entirely about scientific realism? But better yet, their spaceship is actually a flying tree ;)

    • @RambleOn07
      @RambleOn07 Рік тому +3

      @@GodLovesComics ah, I read it for a bit, but once my suspension of disbelief broke, it was just more modern politics shoved down my throat. So, I dropped it.

    • @GodLovesComics
      @GodLovesComics Рік тому +1

      @@RambleOn07 I thought it was brilliant at for the first half-dozen or so collections and then the last one that came out before they went on a lengthy hiatus was terrible. I didn't find it overly political and they maintained a nice sense of humor and ribaldry, but the desperate need to keep shocking the audience started to repeat itself, and yeah the persistent gender-fluidity nonsense could probably be viewed as agenda-driven pandering.

    • @RambleOn07
      @RambleOn07 Рік тому +2

      @@GodLovesComics yeah, I liked it at first. I can't remember how far I got into it. But, once that facade of a story was gone I was just left with the same generic and forced world views that you get from everywhere else.
      Have you read the _The Stuff of Legend_ or _Mouse Guard_ series? I've been waiting for more of those for a good decade lol

  • @LemiaCrescent
    @LemiaCrescent Рік тому +10

    The reason that you can't upload pornographic content is because Webtoon will be removed from the app stores. It is against their TOS and requirements to host the app download. If Webtoon gets removed from the app stores, their business will tank. After all, formatting of webtoons are geared towards mobile consumption.
    Webtoon isn't exactly making choices for the sake of morality. But it could explain why they let people link their patreon for that kind of content?
    (I don't mean to come off as aggressive, btw! I enjoy your videos, they're interesting. :)

    • @dannphan
      @dannphan  Рік тому +4

      Very true! Maybe if webtoon wants to have more saucy content, they should have it be browser-only and only accessible if you're logged in and of age? Not sure. But if they want to include nsfw content, I wish they'd gone about it better instead of flooding the platform with what are essentially ads for pron, despite not technically allowing pron.

  • @misc.2331
    @misc.2331 11 місяців тому +10

    Nudity in and of itself isn't pornography. But if the whole story is about sex and there's an abundance of sex then yeah that's pretty much porn lol

  • @SubliminaIMessages
    @SubliminaIMessages Рік тому +31

    WEBTOON is the epitome of a site trying to have its cake and eat it too

  • @annorraxx4341
    @annorraxx4341 Рік тому +23

    My goal with posting my comic on webtoon is to garner a small dedicated audience and then pull them off of the platform to follow me elsewhere. I’m basically using webtoon for its built-in audience only. If webtoon ever miraculously offered to make me an original, I would only take it because I’d want to abuse the relationship and gain as many eyes as possible from them, then leave when the comic was done. I can’t stand webtoon as a company. Their social media and woke pandering are so irritating and I hate how obviously biased they are towards certain groups (cough lgbt cough) and only promote certain originals heavily. I would milk them dry and leave.

  • @orionhan2431
    @orionhan2431 Рік тому +6

    i read webcomics since about 20 years ago. never once complained when a free comic strip was late. i know webcomics that disappear for years and i just check once a while.
    I mean even official manga, i will probably die before Hunter X Hunter ever completes another arc

  • @marcusaurelius5149
    @marcusaurelius5149 Рік тому +13

    Production has always been a problem with comics. The story and the writing can be great but it takes longer to produce. A solution to get out stories faster was adding banter and investigation. It was VERY common in the 70s to read a comic book that nearly all small talk, thought bubbles, and spying. The only major shift was at the end when something was revealed. The solution to art was a production line: pencil, ink, lettering, etc. Fast forward and now the art is terrible. The speed of production has such a high premium in comics that the art suffers. The comic production line is akin to fast food, where the product is toxic and provides little to no nutrition. Today's comic art is very low quality but prolific.

  • @hocuspocusfocus6229
    @hocuspocusfocus6229 Рік тому +41

    Plot twist: Dannphan tried to submit her soft-porn webcomic and was rejected, that's why she has a feud with Webtoon. (I'm joking please don't take this seriously)

    • @jayhayhay5124
      @jayhayhay5124 Рік тому +12

      The joke is that it wasn't softcore, her next option was p-hub but they were like "hold your horses, we're too family friendly for that!"

  • @Domawinterice
    @Domawinterice Рік тому +20

    I always expressed how I want to be a comic book artist, and many suggest I should try publishing on Webtoon...hell no. I'm going straight to Shonen Jump.

    • @babyblue422
      @babyblue422 Рік тому

      is shounen jump better ?

    • @Domawinterice
      @Domawinterice Рік тому +4

      @@babyblue422 it's the media that publishes Dragon Ball, Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece. The best mangas

    • @babyblue422
      @babyblue422 Рік тому +2

      @@Domawinterice well i thought it's the japanese platform and if we want to publish our work we have to use japanese

    • @Domawinterice
      @Domawinterice Рік тому +1

      @@babyblue422 I've heard non-japanese have once published there.

    • @babyblue422
      @babyblue422 Рік тому

      @@Domawinterice like publish in english ?

  • @FOF275
    @FOF275 Рік тому +8

    Normalizing free art is generally a problem created by several platforms and videogames. Those companies can take the risk 'cause they have other ways to make money and use advertising, but regular artists very rarely are able to sell something else on top of the art they created which is a big problem for independent creators
    You can always sell your stuff up front, but it doesn't grab attention like a free comic would

  • @kenric5084
    @kenric5084 Рік тому +7

    I gotta say, I had no idea there was anything like that on webtoon. I only use the android app, and only read action stories. Most are mid at best, but there are a few that are really good

  • @ren_sensei
    @ren_sensei Рік тому +7

    Webtoon can be pressured to do better in terms of sexual content moderation by reporting the app for ▶ policy violation.

  • @skittlecornnation4323
    @skittlecornnation4323 11 місяців тому +3

    Regarding 18+ content.
    In order to keep ads and sponsors (like visa credit and apple), they have to be somewhat against porn, but the loophole is that you can link it elsewhere. It sucks that Canvas has turned into a bunch of softcore porn ads, but I get people are trying to make money and Webtoons is currently the largest platform for webcomics.

  • @marks7502
    @marks7502 Рік тому +8

    you might know me from such films as "I ripped webtoons a new one"

  • @lavendermarshmallowplant3229
    @lavendermarshmallowplant3229 Рік тому +5

    And the webtoons that do generally have good quality are done by actual teams
    Still, there are still some webtoons that have consistently good art, like S class

  • @darkworlddenizen
    @darkworlddenizen Рік тому +3

    Smackjeeves was great but sadly gone now. I had my own comics hosted there for years.

  • @MelancholyJoker19
    @MelancholyJoker19 Рік тому +5

    Off topic, but is there a full version of your outro song
    Sounds cool and relaxing

    • @dannphan
      @dannphan  Рік тому

      Yes! Although it's not exactly my best song, people do enjoy it: ua-cam.com/video/vEXQ91hjF28/v-deo.html&ab_channel=dannphan

  • @InfamyOrDeath-__-
    @InfamyOrDeath-__- Рік тому +11

    My main problem with things like this is that it’s free, the first few chapters should be free then you pay for the rest.
    My hatred for things being free started years ago when the iPhone first came out, it was probably around the time of the iPhone 3G or 4. At the time I would play a lot of games on the phone, but I’m the App Store reviews I would constantly see people whining about a game if you had to pay for it, these people thought everything should be free.
    Like people should spend months or years creating a game and then just give it away for free.
    Then here people expect you to create a comic every week and just give it to them for free, it really annoys me.

  • @franthehonest-eyes4883
    @franthehonest-eyes4883 Рік тому +15

    If I'm allowed to say it, Dannphan looks more and more beautiful on every video 🤭
    I think it's a great idea giving a good use to Twitter, I have an account that I never used, except for liking drawings made by friends. Also about Webtoon, I've uploaded just 2 episodes of a comic I've been making because they took a lot time to make and I felt a little bit guilty for not being able to upload as often as I would like to 😢maybe I should try something that's shorter and easier to make to begin with.

    • @joenewson3376
      @joenewson3376 Рік тому +1

      out your league bud

    • @lunakitty847
      @lunakitty847 Рік тому +2

      If you're just starting out, I think it's okay. Is this your first comic? If so, not trying to be mean, it's probably going to suck because you've got no prior experience. But you've got to keep doing it otherwise you won't get better. Keep it up❤❤

  • @SleepyRowlett
    @SleepyRowlett 4 місяці тому

    Hypocrisy is definitely right, my episodes were deleted for violence even tho I completely censored it. And put warning signs in chapters before they started. However later I found that there are indeed other original or popular canvas series that have clear gore moments. I felt so bad and stopped uploading on it

  • @DirtyDan666
    @DirtyDan666 Рік тому +5

    real ogs upload to steam

  • @hanarielgodlike9283
    @hanarielgodlike9283 Рік тому +10

    Sex in a story doesn't make it porn, same way a character crying in a story doesn't make it a drama or a character laughing doesn't make it a comedy.
    And no.. I never saw a explicit sex scene in webtoon...

    • @dannphan
      @dannphan  Рік тому +4

      You're right! You can totally have sex exist in a story without it being pron. But I'm not talking about those...
      I'm talking about the stories that revolve around sex and little to nothing else-- Or as I would call them "pron plots". A plot that only serves to lead to sex scenes. Even if said sex scenes are exclusive for patrons, all the free readers are left with are a shitty plot and sexual tension.
      We've done readthroughs of some on this channel and BlackLightJack's channel if you want to check them out-- But be warned, some are really messed up.

  • @robinfox4440
    @robinfox4440 Рік тому +2

    Wasn't Webtoon advertising softcore comics on Facebook at some point?

  • @FullchainAnimation
    @FullchainAnimation Рік тому +1

    feel ya...their platform is just...augh lol. Made 2 pages then thought , 'meh...ill carry on next year...'...

  • @milestrombley1466
    @milestrombley1466 Рік тому +1

    It's just Wattpad, but with comics. You have ro be picky to find the good ones, even if they aren't in the ads.

  • @timetogosuperduper9635
    @timetogosuperduper9635 Рік тому +13

    I disagree that it's hard to find a good webtoon I found a lot of good webtoons even on canvas

    • @Soress9
      @Soress9 Рік тому +4

      Same, I have like over 20 that I'm reading (several will go on breaks at a time). I feel like several have some unique stories. I also haven't really seen them drag out any chapters persay?

  • @X3nophiliac
    @X3nophiliac Рік тому

    banger video! this didn't get recommended to me until today despite me subscribing

  • @lunakitty847
    @lunakitty847 Рік тому +7

    Webtoons are really boring and unoriginal

  • @kiethveseyofficial
    @kiethveseyofficial 6 місяців тому

    I just thought of that Limp Bizkit’s Break Stuff parody I just figured out but for a webtoon.
    It’s one of those comics where the dialogue is padded out
    Every Harem is f-cked
    Every line on the panel sucks
    Each episode is tied to a Patreon link. You just want to rip the original author's head off
    A webcomic filled with clip studio assets.
    Each student/teacher hookup
    You never touched the grass
    Every line of dialogue is from Wattpad
    It’s one of those comics.

  • @danielschiman767
    @danielschiman767 Рік тому +1

    Is Tapas any more good?

  • @theend2574
    @theend2574 Рік тому +2

    Sift though the trash to find the good stuff... Sounds like Steam's storefront.

  • @darkBloomful
    @darkBloomful 11 місяців тому

    I just upload a manga page like normal people would, not the "correct" way.

  • @Meianju
    @Meianju Рік тому

    Definitely interested in your take on the One Piece live action series X)

  • @basilbasil3629
    @basilbasil3629 10 місяців тому

    The tea!

  • @vincentflannigan2727
    @vincentflannigan2727 Рік тому +1

    So I've only used Webtoons a couple times. One if NSFW is banned on a website I probably wont use it at all not because I wanna read it but because I wouldnt want an artist to be restricted in their story telling. I HATE THE SCROLLING stories, its probably the biggest reason I dont come back. Obviously as a consumer I like that its all free but I can see why people feel pressured to do free work

  • @marcusmeins1839
    @marcusmeins1839 Рік тому +2

    First born unicorn

  • @yupow
    @yupow 11 місяців тому

    “I hate that with a passion “😂

  • @DoctorInk20
    @DoctorInk20 Рік тому

    Quality wins out. Good philosophy to live by.

  • @sailorsagittarius8526
    @sailorsagittarius8526 Рік тому

    I post my Webcomic on both Twitter and Deviantart ( mainly Deviantart)

  • @Merisu_Sheep
    @Merisu_Sheep Рік тому

    This was a really nice video

  • @pterodactylman136
    @pterodactylman136 Рік тому

    If I made a comic book could I sell it on your website and give you a big cut of it?

  • @matthewporter5048
    @matthewporter5048 Рік тому

    Are those clothes straight from the hamper?

  • @stargazerlaurent6780
    @stargazerlaurent6780 Рік тому +1

    IM STILL MAD SHE DIDNT ACTUALLY WEAR THE UWU MAID OUTFIT!!!

  • @kingofthesquibs5326
    @kingofthesquibs5326 Рік тому

    All Hail The Squib Nation!

  • @longpenis7021
    @longpenis7021 Рік тому +4

    They need to due what Jump Did in the 90's. A massive cleanse that led to the arrival of the big 3 and gave the cutthroat method of today. Don't waste people and creators time with lies and stretched resources.

  • @GusC672
    @GusC672 Рік тому

    Gorgeous

  • @MathewTitus
    @MathewTitus Рік тому +4

    The thing about porn is that is subjective. The word itself was coined arbitrarily by a judge to classify certain erotic photos. Maybe it's just me - but I think they should just get rid of the term.
    Call it something less threatening - uwu or, fluffy wuffy. And I'm pretty sure people will stop making such a fuss about drawing naked cartoons. Problem solved.
    ;)

    • @KgosietsileShilubana
      @KgosietsileShilubana Рік тому +2

      Boy what 😟

    • @MathewTitus
      @MathewTitus Рік тому

      @@KgosietsileShilubana Fluffy Wuffy 😊

    • @opalpal1673
      @opalpal1673 Рік тому +5

      I think the main problem is Webtoon's marketing and demographics. Webtoon's isn't a kids site but, has guidelines are targeted towards children. A webcomic with content similar to Berserk wouldn't be allowed due to the guidelines. Manga has different genres targeted towards certain age groups. Maybe if the comics were able to be categized as all ages or 17+ then it would be a least excusable. At least attempt to address and distinguish certain content.

    • @CreativeWM_Personal
      @CreativeWM_Personal Рік тому

      ​@@opalpal1673thing is that Google and Apple and guidelines that restrict risqué material

    • @Kaileighblue
      @Kaileighblue Рік тому +1

      @@opalpal1673 You can tag comics as mature.

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 11 місяців тому +1

    @dannphan >>> Great video...👍

  • @balintkiss8873
    @balintkiss8873 8 місяців тому

    The whole internet is like webtoon as you talked about it. UA-cam is the same. It also has soft p. and it also has all the creator problems you talked about. So to talk about these things on youtube and say webtoon sucks feels hipocritical for me.

  • @dumbopinguv2169
    @dumbopinguv2169 Рік тому

    :)

  • @jrpgnation6375
    @jrpgnation6375 Рік тому

    My problem is that for 300 coins. I get to spend 30 dollars. Then 7 coins for ep. Now about the so call porn. That like TV telenovelas on TV. Shit and bad and hypocrisy.

  • @infamea3147
    @infamea3147 Рік тому +2

    The only reason to read in Weebtoons -> Tower of god , Viral Hit and Lookism

    • @alexisdogbo7958
      @alexisdogbo7958 Рік тому +2

      Nah, there’s plenty more good stories. You need to expand your catalogue if that’s all you could find on there.

    • @El-Hugger
      @El-Hugger Рік тому

      @@alexisdogbo7958recommendations?

    • @infamea3147
      @infamea3147 Рік тому

      @@alexisdogbo7958 bro i put examples , why can you do the same ?

    • @fallenlegend8888
      @fallenlegend8888 Рік тому

      ​@@alexisdogbo7958A lot of top tier Manhwas aren't advertised as much as the garbage romance being pumped out every week

    • @alexisdogbo7958
      @alexisdogbo7958 Рік тому

      @@fallenlegend8888 yeah, I know. But just because they aren’t advertised as much does it mean that they don’t there are plenty of good manhwa the website, even on the weekly tab. Though I will say that they should push some better webtoons.