Do I need to obtain permission from a scanlation group before posting the scanlation?
Netiquette would say “Yes” but it’s not necessary. At the very least, find out what their distribution rules are (some groups have very strict regulations on the distribution of their scanlations). If a scanlator contacts you with a request to remove or cease posting their scanlations, please abide by their wishes. Yaoi Daily is not responsible for monitoring the rules that scanlation groups impose regarding the distribution of their scanlations — that is the responsibility of the scanlator. Scanlators should only contact the moderators with copies of all correspondence if the poster refuses to cooperate.
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