2ch does not represent the Japanese fandom

Today's post isn't my usual fare of translated content. Instead, I'm writing an editorial post where I get very meta and analyse the reaction to a translation of a 2ch thread talking about the English-speaking fandom's comments about the recent Morning Musume video.

The other day, a translation of a 2ch thread entitled 'Zukki is not in the new Morning Musume MVs' was posted on Jicchan. Despite what the title suggests, it actually focuses more on the reactions of the Japanese fans on 2ch to what they perceive as the English-speaking fandom's dislike of the heavy representation of Miyamoto Karin in the video. Among the allegations these 2ch posters had were that the English-speaking fandom were mad because there wasn't enough Zukki in the video, and that we shouldn't be running our mouths because we don't spend money on H!P idols. This lead to quite the uproar in the English-speaking fandom, upset over these allegations.

Wandering, Off-kilter Thoughts About: Miyazaki Yuka dropping out

For a change of pace, here's a more editorial piece. I'll be talking about Juice=Juice's Miyazaki Yuka and her decision to drop out from university.