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Guide to Uploading Manga

2016-06-22T10:52:04Z

Carks: /* Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files */

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

Also, see that the manga is not [http://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php/DO_NOT_UPLOAD Blacklisted].

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.la/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though. You have to register on the IRC first.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.la/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
You have two options for this.

'''Option 1'''
Offer the manga, and then upload everything with the torrent ID to bakashots.

'''Option 2'''
Upload your images to an image host like [https://jii.moe/ jii.moe] (or any pomf.se clone), [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], or [http://imgur.com/ imgur], and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== On Going Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Offering On Going manga is a bit more tricky than offering normal manga. Sometimes you will run into a lot of groups doing random chapters, it might not be completely translated (if it's that the case, then it can't be offered), there might be an on going long arc so you don't know where to start adding chapters and that's about it. And there are certain rules you need to follow...

=== Step 2 - Certain rules ===
All the other rules that were on the 'Ordinary Manga' part, also apply here. But the most important rules for offering manga are:

* Original files (if possible)
* The manga needs to be either 10 volumes long or have 5 years in serialization.
* You need to offer it from the start to a certain point where an arc ends. What's an arc? ''Well...''

=== Step 3 - Arc-breaks ===
To offer on going manga, you have to read the manga and find a part where an arc ends. What's an arc? I will cite Wikipedia on this part.

<div style="font-size:100%; background-color: #f4f4f4; border:gray 1px solid; margin:20px 150px 5px 150px; padding:10px; color:black; text-align:center;"> Manga and anime are usually good examples of arc-based stories, to the point that most series shorter than 26 chapters are a single arc spanning all the chapters. This makes syndication difficult, as episodes watched in isolation often end up confusing viewers unless watched in conjunction with the series as a whole. Series of 30 chapters or longer usually have multiple arcs. <br/>

Neon Genesis Evangelion, for example, is a single story arc spanning 26 episodes. Other longer anime have multiple story arcs, such as Bleach, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, One Piece, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Fairy Tail. The anime Dragon Ball Z adapts four different story arcs from the Dragon Ball manga, each with its own ultimate antagonist, along with original story arcs created for the TV series. </div>

This should be enough for you to understand it. Although, episodic manga like [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181371 Hinamatsuri], [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181985 Tonari no Seki-kun] and [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181370 Neko Musume], there aren't "clear" arc-breaks, at most 2-4 chapter long arc breaks, so you can offer them as long as they are episodic.

And that's it for offering on going manga. It's a bit more tricky, but that's about it.

== Scans / Rips ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Let's talk about scans. What do we mean by '''scans'''? We mean english published volumes, scanned by someone on the internet (or digitally ripped). We allow 1 Scans torrent, and 1 scanlations torrent. Sometimes you will see certain cases that we keep two scans, but that's for really specific cases. We don't have specific rules for this, aside from what it's stated above. All the rules that normal torrent had, also apply to these. And yes, you can offer on going manga with scans/rip, sometimes they are the only alternative. Now, let's pass to offering them (which only has one major step!).

=== Step 2 - Official files ===
The rule is the same, always try to get offiicial files. The "main" scanner out there is [http://kickthekitty.blogspot.com/ KickTheKitty], he scans them and someone else might edit them, or not. Some might offer [https://bakabt.me/torrent/175397/nora-nora-the-last-chronicle-of-devildom unedited scans], some might offer [https://bakabt.me/torrent/181742/uki-trash-market-scans edited scans], it's up to you if you want to clean them or not. Then, there is the rippers. Most digital rippers mainly rip comics, not manga, but every now and then someone cashs out a bit of money and rips a whole manga. Where can you get them? Madokami usually gets them up too, [http://www.bookgn.com/manga/ BookGN's manga section] always get them too. And sometimes, some people on madokami rip directly from other places like ComicWalker, Crunchyroll's 'free' time for manga, etc etc. But that's it. Sometimes, some rips are too old and they won't have names, so you can put them as "Unknown".

And...that's it for scans. The whole process isn't hard or anything, maybe tricky the first time but it shouldn't intimidate you. And chill, the full torrent might be heavy but it's fine. And remember, '''bigger doesn't mean quality!'''

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed, it happens every now and then though. Project-H and FAKKU are blacklisted so BE AWARE of them.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Although, Madokami doesn't have h-manga on their servers.

Note #1: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

Note #2: If the files are dead, you can go to [http://g.e-hentai.org/ E-Hentai] and download it either via torrent or ripping the pages one by one.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

And another important thing to follow.

*If you're uploading an eromanga that's a collection of one-shots, the names of the one-shots themselves serve enough of a description.
*If you're uploading a oneshot, a description is not needed as again the name of it ought serve enough of a descriptionn.
*If you're uploading an eromanga tank, with more than one chapter, please provide a brief description.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
Okay, for sample images it's a bit rough. Not so many places approve +18 images on their host. If you do the second option for sample images (as mentioned above), just use pomf clones like [http://pomf.io/ pomf.io], [http://1339.cf/ 1339.cf] and more.

And that's about it, have fun fapp-I mean, have fun offering!

Guide to Uploading Manga

2016-06-22T10:51:39Z

Carks: /* Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files */

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

Also, see that the manga is not [http://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php/DO_NOT_UPLOAD Blacklisted].

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.la/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.la/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
You have two options for this.

'''Option 1'''
Offer the manga, and then upload everything with the torrent ID to bakashots.

'''Option 2'''
Upload your images to an image host like [https://jii.moe/ jii.moe] (or any pomf.se clone), [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], or [http://imgur.com/ imgur], and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== On Going Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Offering On Going manga is a bit more tricky than offering normal manga. Sometimes you will run into a lot of groups doing random chapters, it might not be completely translated (if it's that the case, then it can't be offered), there might be an on going long arc so you don't know where to start adding chapters and that's about it. And there are certain rules you need to follow...

=== Step 2 - Certain rules ===
All the other rules that were on the 'Ordinary Manga' part, also apply here. But the most important rules for offering manga are:

* Original files (if possible)
* The manga needs to be either 10 volumes long or have 5 years in serialization.
* You need to offer it from the start to a certain point where an arc ends. What's an arc? ''Well...''

=== Step 3 - Arc-breaks ===
To offer on going manga, you have to read the manga and find a part where an arc ends. What's an arc? I will cite Wikipedia on this part.

<div style="font-size:100%; background-color: #f4f4f4; border:gray 1px solid; margin:20px 150px 5px 150px; padding:10px; color:black; text-align:center;"> Manga and anime are usually good examples of arc-based stories, to the point that most series shorter than 26 chapters are a single arc spanning all the chapters. This makes syndication difficult, as episodes watched in isolation often end up confusing viewers unless watched in conjunction with the series as a whole. Series of 30 chapters or longer usually have multiple arcs. <br/>

Neon Genesis Evangelion, for example, is a single story arc spanning 26 episodes. Other longer anime have multiple story arcs, such as Bleach, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, One Piece, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Fairy Tail. The anime Dragon Ball Z adapts four different story arcs from the Dragon Ball manga, each with its own ultimate antagonist, along with original story arcs created for the TV series. </div>

This should be enough for you to understand it. Although, episodic manga like [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181371 Hinamatsuri], [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181985 Tonari no Seki-kun] and [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181370 Neko Musume], there aren't "clear" arc-breaks, at most 2-4 chapter long arc breaks, so you can offer them as long as they are episodic.

And that's it for offering on going manga. It's a bit more tricky, but that's about it.

== Scans / Rips ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Let's talk about scans. What do we mean by '''scans'''? We mean english published volumes, scanned by someone on the internet (or digitally ripped). We allow 1 Scans torrent, and 1 scanlations torrent. Sometimes you will see certain cases that we keep two scans, but that's for really specific cases. We don't have specific rules for this, aside from what it's stated above. All the rules that normal torrent had, also apply to these. And yes, you can offer on going manga with scans/rip, sometimes they are the only alternative. Now, let's pass to offering them (which only has one major step!).

=== Step 2 - Official files ===
The rule is the same, always try to get offiicial files. The "main" scanner out there is [http://kickthekitty.blogspot.com/ KickTheKitty], he scans them and someone else might edit them, or not. Some might offer [https://bakabt.me/torrent/175397/nora-nora-the-last-chronicle-of-devildom unedited scans], some might offer [https://bakabt.me/torrent/181742/uki-trash-market-scans edited scans], it's up to you if you want to clean them or not. Then, there is the rippers. Most digital rippers mainly rip comics, not manga, but every now and then someone cashs out a bit of money and rips a whole manga. Where can you get them? Madokami usually gets them up too, [http://www.bookgn.com/manga/ BookGN's manga section] always get them too. And sometimes, some people on madokami rip directly from other places like ComicWalker, Crunchyroll's 'free' time for manga, etc etc. But that's it. Sometimes, some rips are too old and they won't have names, so you can put them as "Unknown".

And...that's it for scans. The whole process isn't hard or anything, maybe tricky the first time but it shouldn't intimidate you. And chill, the full torrent might be heavy but it's fine. And remember, '''bigger doesn't mean quality!'''

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed, it happens every now and then though. Project-H and FAKKU are blacklisted so BE AWARE of them.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Although, Madokami doesn't have h-manga on their servers.

Note #1: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

Note #2: If the files are dead, you can go to [http://g.e-hentai.org/ E-Hentai] and download it either via torrent or ripping the pages one by one.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

And another important thing to follow.

*If you're uploading an eromanga that's a collection of one-shots, the names of the one-shots themselves serve enough of a description.
*If you're uploading a oneshot, a description is not needed as again the name of it ought serve enough of a descriptionn.
*If you're uploading an eromanga tank, with more than one chapter, please provide a brief description.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
Okay, for sample images it's a bit rough. Not so many places approve +18 images on their host. If you do the second option for sample images (as mentioned above), just use pomf clones like [http://pomf.io/ pomf.io], [http://1339.cf/ 1339.cf] and more.

And that's about it, have fun fapp-I mean, have fun offering!

Guide to Uploading Manga

2015-12-21T20:28:27Z

Carks: /* Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines */

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

Also, see that the manga is not [http://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php/DO_NOT_UPLOAD Blacklisted].

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
You have two options for this.

'''Option 1'''
Offer the manga, and then upload everything with the torrent ID to bakashots.

'''Option 2'''
Upload your images to an image host like [https://jii.moe/ jii.moe] (or any pomf.se clone), [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], or [http://imgur.com/ imgur], and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== On Going Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Offering On Going manga is a bit more tricky than offering normal manga. Sometimes you will run into a lot of groups doing random chapters, it might not be completely translated (if it's that the case, then it can't be offered), there might be an on going long arc so you don't know where to start adding chapters and that's about it. And there are certain rules you need to follow...

=== Step 2 - Certain rules ===
All the other rules that were on the 'Ordinary Manga' part, also apply here. But the most important rules for offering manga are:

* Original files (if possible)
* The manga needs to be either 10 volumes long or have 5 years in serialization.
* You need to offer it from the start to a certain point where an arc ends. What's an arc? ''Well...''

=== Step 3 - Arc-breaks ===
To offer on going manga, you have to read the manga and find a part where an arc ends. What's an arc? I will cite Wikipedia on this part.

<div style="font-size:100%; background-color: #f4f4f4; border:gray 1px solid; margin:20px 150px 5px 150px; padding:10px; color:black; text-align:center;"> Manga and anime are usually good examples of arc-based stories, to the point that most series shorter than 26 chapters are a single arc spanning all the chapters. This makes syndication difficult, as episodes watched in isolation often end up confusing viewers unless watched in conjunction with the series as a whole. Series of 30 chapters or longer usually have multiple arcs. <br/>

Neon Genesis Evangelion, for example, is a single story arc spanning 26 episodes. Other longer anime have multiple story arcs, such as Bleach, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, One Piece, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Fairy Tail. The anime Dragon Ball Z adapts four different story arcs from the Dragon Ball manga, each with its own ultimate antagonist, along with original story arcs created for the TV series. </div>

This should be enough for you to understand it. Although, episodic manga like [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181371 Hinamatsuri], [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181985 Tonari no Seki-kun] and [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181370 Neko Musume], there aren't "clear" arc-breaks, at most 2-4 chapter long arc breaks, so you can offer them as long as they are episodic.

And that's it for offering on going manga. It's a bit more tricky, but that's about it.

== Scans / Rips ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Let's talk about scans. What do we mean by '''scans'''? We mean english published volumes, scanned by someone on the internet (or digitally ripped). We allow 1 Scans torrent, and 1 scanlations torrent. Sometimes you will see certain cases that we keep two scans, but that's for really specific cases. We don't have specific rules for this, aside from what it's stated above. All the rules that normal torrent had, also apply to these. And yes, you can offer on going manga with scans/rip, sometimes they are the only alternative. Now, let's pass to offering them (which only has one major step!).

=== Step 2 - Official files ===
The rule is the same, always try to get offiicial files. The "main" scanner out there is [http://kickthekitty.blogspot.com/ KickTheKitty], he scans them and someone else might edit them, or not. Some might offer [https://bakabt.me/torrent/175397/nora-nora-the-last-chronicle-of-devildom unedited scans], some might offer [https://bakabt.me/torrent/181742/uki-trash-market-scans edited scans], it's up to you if you want to clean them or not. Then, there is the rippers. Most digital rippers mainly rip comics, not manga, but every now and then someone cashs out a bit of money and rips a whole manga. Where can you get them? Madokami usually gets them up too, [http://www.bookgn.com/manga/ BookGN's manga section] always get them too. And sometimes, some people on madokami rip directly from other places like ComicWalker, Crunchyroll's 'free' time for manga, etc etc. But that's it. Sometimes, some rips are too old and they won't have names, so you can put them as "Unknown".

And...that's it for scans. The whole process isn't hard or anything, maybe tricky the first time but it shouldn't intimidate you. And chill, the full torrent might be heavy but it's fine. And remember, '''bigger doesn't mean quality!'''

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed, it happens every now and then though. Project-H and FAKKU are blacklisted so BE AWARE of them.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Although, Madokami doesn't have h-manga on their servers.

Note #1: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

Note #2: If the files are dead, you can go to [http://g.e-hentai.org/ E-Hentai] and download it either via torrent or ripping the pages one by one.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

And another important thing to follow.

*If you're uploading an eromanga that's a collection of one-shots, the names of the one-shots themselves serve enough of a description.
*If you're uploading a oneshot, a description is not needed as again the name of it ought serve enough of a descriptionn.
*If you're uploading an eromanga tank, with more than one chapter, please provide a brief description.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
Okay, for sample images it's a bit rough. Not so many places approve +18 images on their host. If you do the second option for sample images (as mentioned above), just use pomf clones like [http://pomf.io/ pomf.io], [http://1339.cf/ 1339.cf] and more.

And that's about it, have fun fapp-I mean, have fun offering!

Terminology

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Before anything else, please visit [http://bakabt.me/faq.php the BakaBT FAQ] if you have a question.

This is basically a compilation of definition of terms not included in the FAQ. This is <i>not</i> a troubleshooting article!

Note that this article will be updated from time to time to coincide with standards here in BakaBT.

__TOC__
== '''Playback-relevant definitions''' ==
'''Codec:''' is a device or program capable of encoding and/or decoding a digital data stream or signal. There are basically two compression qualities:
*''Lossy codecs:'' Many of the more popular codecs in the software world are lossy, meaning that they reduce quality by some amount in order to achieve compression. Smaller data sets ease the strain on relatively expensive storage sub-systems such as non-volatile memory and hard disk, as well as write-once-read-many formats such as CD-ROM, DVD and Blu-ray Disc.
*''Lossless codecs:'' There are also many lossless codecs which are typically used for archiving data in a compressed form while retaining all of the information present in the original stream. If preserving the original quality of the stream is more important than eliminating the correspondingly larger data sizes, lossless codecs are preferred. Especially if the data is to undergo further processing (for example editing) in which case the repeated application of processing (encoding and decoding) on lossy codecs will degrade the quality of the resulting data such that it is readily identifiable (visually, audibly or both). Using more than one codec or encoding scheme successively can also degrade quality significantly. The decreasing cost of storage capacity and network bandwidth has a tendency to reduce the need for lossy codecs for some media.

'''Container format:''' is a computer file format that can contain various types of data, compressed by means of standardized audio/video codecs. The container file is used to identify and interleave the different data types. Simpler container formats can contain different types of audio codecs, while more advanced container formats can support multiple audio and video streams, subtitles, chapter-information, and meta-data (tags), along with the synchronization information needed to play back the various streams together. There are various containers used here in Box, the most prevalent are:
*''Matroska Multimedia Container:'' is an open standard free Container format, a file format that can hold an unlimited number of video, audio, picture or subtitle tracks inside a single file. It is intended to serve as a universal format for storing common multimedia content, like movies or TV shows. Matroska is similar in conception to other containers like AVI, MP4 or ASF, but is completely open source. Matroska file types are .MKV for video (with subtitles and audio), .MKA for audio-only files and .MKS for subtitles only.
*''MPEG-4:'' is most commonly used to store digital audio and digital video streams, especially those defined by MPEG, but can also be used to store other data such as subtitles and still images. Like most modern container formats, MPEG-4 Part 14 allows streaming over the Internet. The official filename extension for MPEG-4 Part 14 files is .mp4, thus the container format is often referred to simply as MP4.
*''Audio Video Interleave:'' known by its acronym AVI, is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft in November 1992 as part of its Video for Windows technology. AVI files can contain both audio and video data in a file container that allows synchronous audio-with-video playback. Like the DVD video format, AVI files support multiple streaming audio and video, although these features are seldom used. Most AVI files also use the file format extensions developed by the Matrox OpenDML group in February 1996. These files are supported by Microsoft, and are unofficially called "AVI 2.0".
*''Ogg Media (OGM):'' is a container format (for video, audio and subtitle streams). It was developed by Tobias Waldvogel and can do a few things the common AVI format cannot. OGM's features include in particular:
* Chapter support
* Multiple subtitle tracks
* Multiple audio tracks of various formats (MP3, AC3, AAC, Vorbis, LPCM)
* Vorbis audio support (there is no standard way for AVI to support Vorbis, making any attempt unreliable and potentially incompatible with players)
OGM support for Windows (including Microsoft's Windows Media Player) is available via Tobias's own OggDS, Haali Media Splitter, VLC, or RadLight's Ogg Media filters (the last of which can also decode Theora video). On Unix-based systems OGM support is available in MPlayer, xine and VLC. This is not open source, though.

'''Combined Community Codec Pack''' or '''CCCP:''' is a filter pack for Microsoft Windows designed originally for the playback of anime fansubs. The CCCP is developed and maintained by members of various fansubbing groups. As of 2006, the CCCP is now the official Matroska playback solution on Windows, having superseded the Matroska Playback Pack. It is [http://www.cccp-project.net/ available for download], and also has [http://www.cccp-project.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page its own wiki]. This codec pack supports the following:

''Containers:''
* AVI (multiple audio streams and softsubs work too)
* MKV (Matroska)
* OGM & Ogg
* MP4
* TS (MPEG Transport Stream)
* FLV

''Video codecs:''
* MPEG1 is supported by Windows
* MPEG2
* MPEG4-ASP
o Xvid
o DivX (all versions)
o Generic/other MPEG4 ASP (3ivx, lavc etc.)
* MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
* Theora
* WMV9
* Flash Video

''Audio codecs:''
* MP3 and MP2 and MP1
* AC3
* DTS
* AAC
* Vorbis
* IMA ADPCM - rare
* LPCM - on some DVDs, more common on HD DV & BD
* FLAC - no .flac splitter included, you can only play it if it's in MKV
* TTA
* WavPack

''Players:''
* Anything that is basically sane and uses DirectShow.

... and installs the following:
* CoreWavPack
* ffdshow-tryouts (custom build)
* Gabest's FLV Splitter
* Gabest's MPV (MPEG-2) Decoder
* Haali Media Splitter
* Media Player Classic (Must have)
* VSFilter
* Zoom Player

'''High-definition television (HDTV):''' is a digital television broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition TV, or SDTV). 720p and 1080p are quite common here in BakaBT.

'''720p:''' is the shorthand name for a category of HDTV video modes. The number 720 stands for 720 horizontal scan lines of display resolution (also known as 720 pixels of vertical resolution), while the letter p stands for progressive scan or non-interlaced. When broadcast at 60 frames per second, 720p features the highest temporal (motion) resolution possible under the ATSC standard. 720p has a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, a vertical resolution of 720 pixels and a horizontal resolution of 1280 pixels for a total of 921,600 pixels.

'''1080p:''' is the shorthand name for a category of display resolutions. The number "1080" represents 1,080 lines of vertical resolution (1080 horizontal scan lines). 1080p can be referred to as full HD or full high definition to differentiate it from other HDTV video modes. The term usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels. This creates a frame resolution of 1920×1080, or 2,073,600 pixels in total.

'''Progressive (or noninterlaced scanning):''' is a method for displaying, storing or transmitting moving images in which all the lines of each frame are drawn in sequence. This is in contrast to the interlacing used in traditional television systems where only the odd lines, then the even lines of each frame (each image now called a field) are drawn alternatively.

'''h.264 encode:''' Is an ITU standard for compressing video based on MPEG-4 that is expected to be widely used, especially for high-definition video. Formerly known as "H.26L" by the ITU, it is also known as "MPEG-4 Part 10" by the ISO MPEG group, which jointly developed the codec. Taking advantage of today's high-speed chips, H.264 delivers MPEG-2 quality at a data rate up to three times smaller. It also provides a frame size four times that of MPEG-4 at the same data rate.
''For help in playing h.264 encodes, visit psyren's thread [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=8513.0 here].''

'''Hi10P:''' Newer 10-bit encoding method for h264. In really basic terms, more data used to define color which for some reason means we can get less banding (if you don’t know what that is, just know that it’s bad) for a smaller file size. The video looks better and it even cost less bandwidth.

'''Vorbis:''' is a free and open source, lossy audio codec project headed by the Xiph.Org Foundation and intended to serve as a replacement for MP3. It is most commonly used in conjunction with the Ogg container and is therefore called Ogg Vorbis.

'''Ogg:''' is commonly used to refer to audio file format Ogg Vorbis, that is, Vorbis-encoded audio in the Ogg container. Previously, the .ogg file extension was used for any content distributed within Ogg, but as of 2007, the Xiph.Org Foundation requests that .ogg be used only for Vorbis due to backward compatibility concerns. The Xiph.Org Foundation decided to create a new set of file extensions and media types to describe different types of content such as .oga for audio only files, .ogv for video with or without sound (including Theora), and .ogx for applications.

'''Dolby Digital''', or '''AC-3:''' is the common version containing up to six discrete channels of sound. The most elaborate mode in common usage involves five channels for normal-range speakers (20 Hz – 20,000 Hz) (right front, center, left front, right rear and left rear) and one channel (20 Hz – 120 Hz) for the subwoofer driven low-frequency effects. Mono and stereo modes are also supported. AC-3 supports audio sample-rates up to 48kHz.

'''Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC):''' is a file format for lossless audio data compression. Being lossless, FLAC does not remove information from the audio stream, as lossy compression formats such as MP3, AAC, and Vorbis do. FLAC's primary author is Josh Coalson. FLAC reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without sacrificing the integrity of the audio source. A digital audio recording (such as a CD track) encoded to FLAC can be decompressed into an identical copy of the audio data. Audio sources encoded to FLAC are typically reduced in size 40 to 50 percent (46% according to their own comparison). FLAC is suitable for everyday audio playback and archival, with support for tagging, cover art and fast seeking. FLAC's free and open source royalty-free nature makes it well-supported by many software applications, but FLAC playback support in portable audio devices and dedicated audio systems is limited at this time.

'''Blu-ray Disc (also known as Blu-ray or BD):''' is an optical disc storage media format. Its main uses are high-definition video and data storage. The disc has the same physical dimensions as a standard DVD or CD.
The name Blu-ray Disc is derived from the blue laser (violet colored) used to read and write this type of disc. Because of its shorter wavelength (405 nm), substantially more data can be stored on a Blu-ray Disc than on the DVD format, which uses a red (650 nm) laser. A dual layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost six times the capacity of a double-dual layer DVD (or more than 10 times if single-layer).

'''Media Player Classic:''' the video player of choice for BxT users. Uses less memory than the standard Windows Media Player, and good compatibility across various file formats. A thorough tutorial can be found [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=13746.0 here] for those using the player the first time, or can't get their player to work for a certain file type. [http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/ Media Player Classic - Home Cinema] is GPL Licenced free, open source software for all Windows platforms. It is based on the original "Media Player Classic" and was created after Gabest, the original author, stopped working on it.

== '''Site-related definitions''' ==
'''BxT/Box:''' shorthand for the former tracker name Boxtorrents.

'''BBT:''' shorthand for BakaBT.

'''Anime:''' you wouldn't be here if you didn't know this. Basically Japanese animation, or any animation produced by Japanese that more or less coincides with their own style.

'''FAQ:''' BakaBT has its own FAQ (Frequently-asked questions) [http://bakabt.me/faq.php here]. Please visit the Faq before asking any questions regarding the site.

'''Site Rules:''' like any sane community, BakaBT members are bound by a set of rules that are expected to be followed. They are found [http://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php/Site_Rules here].

'''Keywords:''' in BakaBT, these are the keywords any torrent can have for ease in searches. List of keywords (and their definitions) can be found [http://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php/Keywords here]. It is important to place the correct keywords should you upload any torrent here in BakaBT.

'''Hentai:''' is a Japanese word that, in the West, is used when referring to sexually explicit or pornographic comics and animation, particularly Japanese anime, manga and computer games. In Japan it can be used to mean "metamorphosis" or "abnormality". The word "hentai" has a negative connotation to the Japanese and is commonly used to mean "sexually perverted".

'''Original video animation:''' is a term originating from Japanese animation (anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be released on home video formats. The majority are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theatres, however, there may be very rare occasions where, for example, the first part of an OVA series is broadcast for promotional purposes. OVA titles were originally made available on VHS, later becoming more popular on LaserDisc and eventually DVD.

'''Multiaudio:''' basically two or more audio dubs in a single container, prevalent in DVD releases. Various container formats support this function, which includes (and is not limited to) AVI, Matroska and OGG.

'''Fansubs:''' is a version of a foreign film or foreign television program which has been translated by fans and subtitled into a language other than that of the original.

'''Hardsubs:''' A kind of subbing style where the subtitles are integrated into the video.

'''Scans:''' We reffer Scans as the english published edition of the manga. Either digitally ripped or manually scanned, we considerate both Scans.

Definitons taken from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia], the [http://www.cccp-project.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page CCCP Wiki] and [http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/ PCMag Encyclopedia].

''This page is still a work in progress and is yet to be completed''

Terminology

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Guide to Uploading Manga

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So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

Also, see that the manga is not [http://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php/DO_NOT_UPLOAD Blacklisted].

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
You have two options for this.

'''Option 1'''
Offer the manga, and then upload everything with the torrent ID to bakashots.

'''Option 2'''
Upload your images to an image host like [https://jii.moe/ jii.moe] (or any pomf.se clone), [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], or [http://imgur.com/ imgur], and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== On Going Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Offering On Going manga is a bit more tricky than offering normal manga. Sometimes you will run into a lot of groups doing random chapters, it might not be completely translated (if it's that the case, then it can't be offered), there might be an on going long arc so you don't know where to start adding chapters and that's about it. And there are certain rules you need to follow...

=== Step 2 - Certain rules ===
All the other rules that were on the 'Ordinary Manga' part, also apply here. But the most important rules for offering manga are:

* Original files (if possible)
* The manga needs to be either 10 volumes long or have 5 years in serialization.
* You need to offer it from the start to a certain point where an arc ends. What's an arc? ''Well...''

=== Step 3 - Arc-breaks ===
To offer on going manga, you have to read the manga and find a part where an arc ends. What's an arc? I will cite Wikipedia on this part.

<div style="font-size:100%; background-color: #f4f4f4; border:gray 1px solid; margin:20px 150px 5px 150px; padding:10px; color:black; text-align:center;"> Manga and anime are usually good examples of arc-based stories, to the point that most series shorter than 26 chapters are a single arc spanning all the chapters. This makes syndication difficult, as episodes watched in isolation often end up confusing viewers unless watched in conjunction with the series as a whole. Series of 30 chapters or longer usually have multiple arcs. <br/>

Neon Genesis Evangelion, for example, is a single story arc spanning 26 episodes. Other longer anime have multiple story arcs, such as Bleach, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, One Piece, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Fairy Tail. The anime Dragon Ball Z adapts four different story arcs from the Dragon Ball manga, each with its own ultimate antagonist, along with original story arcs created for the TV series. </div>

This should be enough for you to understand it. Although, episodic manga like [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181371 Hinamatsuri], [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181985 Tonari no Seki-kun] and [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181370 Neko Musume], there aren't "clear" arc-breaks, at most 2-4 chapter long arc breaks, so you can offer them as long as they are episodic.

And that's it for offering on going manga. It's a bit more tricky, but that's about it.

== Scans / Rips ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Let's talk about scans. What do we mean by '''scans'''? We mean english published volumes, scanned by someone on the internet (or digitally ripped). We allow 1 Scans torrent, and 1 scanlations torrent. Sometimes you will see certain cases that we keep two scans, but that's for really specific cases. We don't have specific rules for this, aside from what it's stated above. All the rules that normal torrent had, also apply to these. And yes, you can offer on going manga with scans/rip, sometimes they are the only alternative. Now, let's pass to offering them (which only has one major step!).

=== Step 2 - Official files ===
The rule is the same, always try to get offiicial files. The "main" scanner out there is [http://kickthekitty.blogspot.com/ KickTheKitty], he scans them and someone else might edit them, or not. Some might offer [https://bakabt.me/torrent/175397/nora-nora-the-last-chronicle-of-devildom unedited scans], some might offer [https://bakabt.me/torrent/181742/uki-trash-market-scans edited scans], it's up to you if you want to clean them or not. Then, there is the rippers. Most digital rippers mainly rip comics, not manga, but every now and then someone cashs out a bit of money and rips a whole manga. Where can you get them? Madokami usually gets them up too, [http://www.bookgn.com/manga/ BookGN's manga section] always get them too. And sometimes, some people on madokami rip directly from other places like ComicWalker, Crunchyroll's 'free' time for manga, etc etc. But that's it. Sometimes, some rips are too old and they won't have names, so you can put them as "Unknown".

And...that's it for scans. The whole process isn't hard or anything, maybe tricky the first time but it shouldn't intimidate you. And chill, the full torrent might be heavy but it's fine. And remember, '''bigger doesn't mean quality!'''

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed, it happens every now and then though. Project-H and FAKKU are blacklisted so BE AWARE of them.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Although, Madokami doesn't have h-manga on their servers.

Note #1: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

Note #2: If the files are dead, you can go to [http://g.e-hentai.org/ E-Hentai] and download it either via torrent or ripping the pages one by one.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
Okay, for sample images it's a bit rough. Not so many places approve +18 images on their host. If you do the second option for sample images (as mentioned above), just use pomf clones like [http://pomf.io/ pomf.io], [http://1339.cf/ 1339.cf] and more.

And that's about it, have fun fapp-I mean, have fun offering!

Guide to Uploading Manga

2015-11-14T17:25:58Z

Carks:

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

Also, see that the manga is not [http://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php/DO_NOT_UPLOAD Blacklisted].

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
You have two options for this.

'''Option 1'''
Offer the manga, and then upload everything with the torrent ID to bakashots.

'''Option 2'''
Upload your images to an image host like [https://jii.moe/ jii.moe] (or any pomf.se clone), [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], or [http://imgur.com/ imgur], and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== On Going Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Offering On Going manga is a bit more tricky than offering normal manga. Sometimes you will run into a lot of groups doing random chapters, it might not be completely translated (if it's that the case, then it can't be offered), there might be an on going long arc so you don't know where to start adding chapters and that's about it. And there are certain rules you need to follow...

=== Step 2 - Certain rules ===
All the other rules that were on the 'Ordinary Manga' part, also apply here. But the most important rules for offering manga are:

* Original files (if possible)
* The manga needs to be either 10 volumes long or have 5 years in serialization.
* You need to offer it from the start to a certain point where an arc ends. What's an arc? ''Well...''

=== Step 3 - Arc-breaks ===
To offer on going manga, you have to read the manga and find a part where an arc ends. What's an arc? I will cite Wikipedia on this part.

<div style="font-size:100%; background-color: #f4f4f4; border:gray 1px solid; margin:20px 150px 5px 150px; padding:10px; color:black; text-align:center;"> Manga and anime are usually good examples of arc-based stories, to the point that most series shorter than 26 chapters are a single arc spanning all the chapters. This makes syndication difficult, as episodes watched in isolation often end up confusing viewers unless watched in conjunction with the series as a whole. Series of 30 chapters or longer usually have multiple arcs. <br/>

Neon Genesis Evangelion, for example, is a single story arc spanning 26 episodes. Other longer anime have multiple story arcs, such as Bleach, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, One Piece, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Fairy Tail. The anime Dragon Ball Z adapts four different story arcs from the Dragon Ball manga, each with its own ultimate antagonist, along with original story arcs created for the TV series. </div>

This should be enough for you to understand it. Although, episodic manga like [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181371 Hinamatsuri], [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181985 Tonari no Seki-kun] and [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181370 Neko Musume], there aren't "clear" arc-breaks, at most 2-4 chapter long arc breaks, so you can offer them as long as they are episodic.

And that's it for offering on going manga. It's a bit more tricky, but that's about it.

== Scans / Rips ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Let's talk about scans. What do we mean by '''scans'''? We mean english published volumes, scanned by someone on the internet (or digitally ripped). We allow 1 Scans torrent, and 1 scanlations torrent. Sometimes you will see certain cases that we keep two scans, but that's for really specific cases. We don't have specific rules for this, aside from what it's stated above. All the rules that normal torrent had, also apply to these. And yes, you can offer on going manga with scans/rip, sometimes they are the only alternative. Now, let's pass to offering them (which only has one major step!).

=== Step 2 - Official files ===
The rule is the same, always try to get offiicial files. The "main" scanner out there is [http://kickthekitty.blogspot.com/ KickTheKitty], he scans them and someone else might edit them, or not. Some might offer [https://bakabt.me/torrent/175397/nora-nora-the-last-chronicle-of-devildom unedited scans], some might offer [https://bakabt.me/torrent/181742/uki-trash-market-scans edited scans], it's up to you if you want to clean them or not. Then, there is the rippers. Most digital rippers mainly rip comics, not manga, but every now and then someone cashs out a bit of money and rips a whole manga. Where can you get them? Madokami usually gets them up too, [http://www.bookgn.com/manga/ BookGN's manga section] always get them too. And sometimes, some people on madokami rip directly from other places like ComicWalker, Crunchyroll's 'free' time for manga, etc etc. But that's it. Sometimes, some rips are too old and they won't have names, so you can put them as "Unknown".

And...that's it for scans. The whole process isn't hard or anything, maybe tricky the first time but it shouldn't intimidate you. And chill, the full torrent might be heavy but it's fine. And remember, '''bigger doesn't mean quality!'''

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed by ADV or other critical Company.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Alternatively, follow the steps above (in Step 3 of the Normal Manga guide).

Note #1: Sometimes its possible to find the download link on [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ MangaUpdates]. Usually (what I have downloaded from those links) they are official files. But remember to check the files names.

Note #2: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. The main issue people face is finding a free image host that allows for pornographic material. Try [http://imageshack.us ImageShack], [http://minus.com/ minus] or [http://www.imagefap.com/ ImageFap].

Note: ImageFap's automatic thumbnails aren't detected by the BakaBT Screenshot system. Rather than using the usual code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

Make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If you don't know what thumbnails are or don't know how to make them, don't worry! ImageFap automatically generates these thumbnails and provides direct links to them after you upload the image(s).

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

Guide to Uploading Manga

2015-11-12T16:14:52Z

Carks: /* On Going Manga */

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

Also, see that the manga is not [http://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php/DO_NOT_UPLOAD Blacklisted].

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
You have two options for this.

'''Option 1'''
Offer the manga, and then upload everything with the torrent ID to bakashots.

'''Option 2'''
Upload your images to an image host like [https://jii.moe/ jii.moe] (or any pomf.se clone), [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], or [http://imgur.com/ imgur], and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== On Going Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Offering On Going manga is a bit more tricky than offering normal manga. Sometimes you will run into a lot of groups doing random chapters, it might not be completely translated (if it's that the case, then it can't be offered), there might be an on going long arc so you don't know where to start adding chapters and that's about it. And there are certain rules you need to follow...

=== Step 2 - Certain rules ===
All the other rules that were on the 'Ordinary Manga' part, also apply here. But the most important rules for offering manga are:

* Original files (if possible)
* The manga needs to be either 10 volumes long or have 5 years in serialization.
* You need to offer it from the start to a certain point where an arc ends. What's an arc? ''Well...''

=== Step 3 - Arc-breaks ===
To offer on going manga, you have to read the manga and find a part where an arc ends. What's an arc? I will cite Wikipedia on this part.

<div style="font-size:100%; background-color: #f4f4f4; border:gray 1px solid; margin:20px 150px 5px 150px; padding:10px; color:black; text-align:center;"> Manga and anime are usually good examples of arc-based stories, to the point that most series shorter than 26 chapters are a single arc spanning all the chapters. This makes syndication difficult, as episodes watched in isolation often end up confusing viewers unless watched in conjunction with the series as a whole. Series of 30 chapters or longer usually have multiple arcs. <br/>

Neon Genesis Evangelion, for example, is a single story arc spanning 26 episodes. Other longer anime have multiple story arcs, such as Bleach, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, One Piece, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Fairy Tail. The anime Dragon Ball Z adapts four different story arcs from the Dragon Ball manga, each with its own ultimate antagonist, along with original story arcs created for the TV series. </div>

This should be enough for you to understand it. Although, episodic manga like [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181371 Hinamatsuri], [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181985 Tonari no Seki-kun] and [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181370 Neko Musume], there aren't "clear" arc-breaks, at most 2-4 chapter long arc breaks, so you can offer them as long as they are episodic.

And that's it for offering on going manga. It's a bit more tricky, but that's about it.

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed by ADV or other critical Company.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Alternatively, follow the steps above (in Step 3 of the Normal Manga guide).

Note #1: Sometimes its possible to find the download link on [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ MangaUpdates]. Usually (what I have downloaded from those links) they are official files. But remember to check the files names.

Note #2: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. The main issue people face is finding a free image host that allows for pornographic material. Try [http://imageshack.us ImageShack], [http://minus.com/ minus] or [http://www.imagefap.com/ ImageFap].

Note: ImageFap's automatic thumbnails aren't detected by the BakaBT Screenshot system. Rather than using the usual code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

Make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If you don't know what thumbnails are or don't know how to make them, don't worry! ImageFap automatically generates these thumbnails and provides direct links to them after you upload the image(s).

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

Guide to Uploading Manga

2015-11-12T16:08:35Z

Carks:

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

Also, see that the manga is not [http://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php/DO_NOT_UPLOAD Blacklisted].

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
You have two options for this.

'''Option 1'''
Offer the manga, and then upload everything with the torrent ID to bakashots.

'''Option 2'''
Upload your images to an image host like [https://jii.moe/ jii.moe] (or any pomf.se clone), [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], or [http://imgur.com/ imgur], and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== On Going Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
Offering On Going manga is a bit more tricky than offering normal manga. Sometimes you will run into a lot of groups doing random chapters, it might not be completely translated (if it's that the case, then it can't be offered), there might be an on going long arc so you don't know where to start adding chapters and that's about it. All the other rules that were on the 'Ordinary Manga' part, also apply here. Original files (if possible) and so. And the manga needs to be either 10 volumes long or have 5 years in serialization. Not only that, but for offering on going manga, you need to offer it from the start to a certain point where an arc ends. What's an arc? Well...

=== Step 2 - Arc-breaks ===
To offer on going manga, you have to read the manga and find a part where an arc ends. What's an arc? I will cite Wikipedia on this part.

<div style="font-size:100%; background-color: #f4f4f4; border:gray 1px solid; margin:20px 150px 5px 150px; padding:10px; color:black; text-align:center;"> Manga and anime are usually good examples of arc-based stories, to the point that most series shorter than 26 chapters are a single arc spanning all the chapters. This makes syndication difficult, as episodes watched in isolation often end up confusing viewers unless watched in conjunction with the series as a whole. Series of 30 chapters or longer usually have multiple arcs. <br/>

Neon Genesis Evangelion, for example, is a single story arc spanning 26 episodes. Other longer anime have multiple story arcs, such as Bleach, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, One Piece, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Fairy Tail. The anime Dragon Ball Z adapts four different story arcs from the Dragon Ball manga, each with its own ultimate antagonist, along with original story arcs created for the TV series. </div>

This should be enough for you to understand it. Although, episodic manga like [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181371 Hinamatsuri], [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181985 Tonari no Seki-kun] and [https://bakabt.me/details.php?id=181370 Neko Musume], there aren't "clear" arc-breaks, at most 2-4 chapter long arc breaks, so you can offer them as long as they are episodic.

And that's it for offering on going manga. It's a bit more tricky, but that's about it.

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed by ADV or other critical Company.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Alternatively, follow the steps above (in Step 3 of the Normal Manga guide).

Note #1: Sometimes its possible to find the download link on [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ MangaUpdates]. Usually (what I have downloaded from those links) they are official files. But remember to check the files names.

Note #2: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. The main issue people face is finding a free image host that allows for pornographic material. Try [http://imageshack.us ImageShack], [http://minus.com/ minus] or [http://www.imagefap.com/ ImageFap].

Note: ImageFap's automatic thumbnails aren't detected by the BakaBT Screenshot system. Rather than using the usual code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

Make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If you don't know what thumbnails are or don't know how to make them, don't worry! ImageFap automatically generates these thumbnails and provides direct links to them after you upload the image(s).

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

Guide to Uploading Manga

2015-11-12T15:46:12Z

Carks: /* Ordinary Manga */

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
You have two options for this.

'''Option 1'''
Offer the manga, and then upload everything with the torrent ID to bakashots.

'''Option 2'''
Upload your images to an image host like [https://jii.moe/ jii.moe] (or any pomf.se clone), [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], or [http://imgur.com/ imgur], and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed by ADV or other critical Company.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Alternatively, follow the steps above (in Step 3 of the Normal Manga guide).

Note #1: Sometimes its possible to find the download link on [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ MangaUpdates]. Usually (what I have downloaded from those links) they are official files. But remember to check the files names.

Note #2: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. The main issue people face is finding a free image host that allows for pornographic material. Try [http://imageshack.us ImageShack], [http://minus.com/ minus] or [http://www.imagefap.com/ ImageFap].

Note: ImageFap's automatic thumbnails aren't detected by the BakaBT Screenshot system. Rather than using the usual code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

Make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If you don't know what thumbnails are or don't know how to make them, don't worry! ImageFap automatically generates these thumbnails and provides direct links to them after you upload the image(s).

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

Main Page

2015-11-12T15:45:31Z

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* [[Site Rules|Rules you ''must'' follow]] ''(Site Rules)''
* [[For First Timers|How to seed and earn ratio!]] ''(For First Timers)''
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* [[Convert FLAC to MP3|How to convert FLAC files to MP3 files]]
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* [[Linux Video Playback]]
* [[Windows Video Playback]]
* [[Common Playback Problems]] ''(Still needs a ton of work)''
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Guide to Uploading Manga

2015-11-11T21:40:03Z

Carks: /* Step 5 - Sample Pictures */

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
You have two options for this.

'''Option 1'''
Offer the manga, and then upload everything with the torrent ID to bakashots.

'''Option 2'''
Upload your images to an image host like [https://jii.moe/ jii.moe] (or any pomf.se clone), [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], or [http://imgur.com/ imgur], and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed by ADV or other critical Company.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Alternatively, follow the steps above (in Step 3 of the Normal Manga guide).

Note #1: Sometimes its possible to find the download link on [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ MangaUpdates]. Usually (what I have downloaded from those links) they are official files. But remember to check the files names.

Note #2: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. The main issue people face is finding a free image host that allows for pornographic material. Try [http://imageshack.us ImageShack], [http://minus.com/ minus] or [http://www.imagefap.com/ ImageFap].

Note: ImageFap's automatic thumbnails aren't detected by the BakaBT Screenshot system. Rather than using the usual code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

Make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If you don't know what thumbnails are or don't know how to make them, don't worry! ImageFap automatically generates these thumbnails and provides direct links to them after you upload the image(s).

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

Guide to Uploading Manga

2015-11-11T21:32:32Z

Carks: /* Step 5 - Sample Pictures */

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
Upload your images to an image host like [https://jii.moe/ jii.moe] (or any pomf.se clone), [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], or [http://imgur.com/ imgur], and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed by ADV or other critical Company.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Alternatively, follow the steps above (in Step 3 of the Normal Manga guide).

Note #1: Sometimes its possible to find the download link on [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ MangaUpdates]. Usually (what I have downloaded from those links) they are official files. But remember to check the files names.

Note #2: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. The main issue people face is finding a free image host that allows for pornographic material. Try [http://imageshack.us ImageShack], [http://minus.com/ minus] or [http://www.imagefap.com/ ImageFap].

Note: ImageFap's automatic thumbnails aren't detected by the BakaBT Screenshot system. Rather than using the usual code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

Make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If you don't know what thumbnails are or don't know how to make them, don't worry! ImageFap automatically generates these thumbnails and provides direct links to them after you upload the image(s).

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

Guide to Uploading Manga

2015-11-11T21:28:56Z

Carks: /* Step 4 - Uploading */

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. Possible image hosts include [http://minus.com/ minus], [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], and [http://imgur.com/ imgur].

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed by ADV or other critical Company.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Alternatively, follow the steps above (in Step 3 of the Normal Manga guide).

Note #1: Sometimes its possible to find the download link on [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ MangaUpdates]. Usually (what I have downloaded from those links) they are official files. But remember to check the files names.

Note #2: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. The main issue people face is finding a free image host that allows for pornographic material. Try [http://imageshack.us ImageShack], [http://minus.com/ minus] or [http://www.imagefap.com/ ImageFap].

Note: ImageFap's automatic thumbnails aren't detected by the BakaBT Screenshot system. Rather than using the usual code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

Make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If you don't know what thumbnails are or don't know how to make them, don't worry! ImageFap automatically generates these thumbnails and provides direct links to them after you upload the image(s).

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

Guide to Uploading Manga

2015-11-11T21:27:52Z

Carks: /* Step 4 - Uploading */

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] (still under development) to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description. [https://bakabt.me/user/708588/futz futz] also made a nice template for offering manga, and it also comes with a little guide for it.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147041 Leviathan], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=161849 Amon], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=173862 Ageha], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. Possible image hosts include [http://minus.com/ minus], [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], and [http://imgur.com/ imgur].

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed by ADV or other critical Company.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Alternatively, follow the steps above (in Step 3 of the Normal Manga guide).

Note #1: Sometimes its possible to find the download link on [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ MangaUpdates]. Usually (what I have downloaded from those links) they are official files. But remember to check the files names.

Note #2: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. The main issue people face is finding a free image host that allows for pornographic material. Try [http://imageshack.us ImageShack], [http://minus.com/ minus] or [http://www.imagefap.com/ ImageFap].

Note: ImageFap's automatic thumbnails aren't detected by the BakaBT Screenshot system. Rather than using the usual code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

Make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If you don't know what thumbnails are or don't know how to make them, don't worry! ImageFap automatically generates these thumbnails and provides direct links to them after you upload the image(s).

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

Guide to Uploading Manga

2015-11-11T21:23:37Z

Carks: /* Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files */

So you want to upload manga to BakaBT? Well, this guide will help you get the basics of uploading manga all pat down. This guide was created exactly for the purpose of educating people like you. If you follow these steps, you probably won't have any mods chasing your tails.

== Ordinary Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Checking BakaBT===
If you think a certain manga title is not uploaded on BakaBT, first search the title name in BakaBT and also search its alternate names as sometimes manga may be uploaded on a different name.

=== Step 2 - Checking Details ===
Open [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ Mangaupdates]. Search to find out which groups have scanlated the manga. If several groups have scanlated the same chapters, compare the quality and pick the best one. If you have doubts, make a forum topic about it (in the Uploader's Forum) and post the links to the images for comparison. Mods/members will point out which is the best one.

If a single group scanlated it (or multiple groups did different chapters [e.g. Group A for chapters 1-x, Group B for chapters x-y, etc.]), you have no choice but to offer their releases.

=== Step 3 - Obtaining Official Files ===
This is probably the most crucial step.

One problem everyone faces is finding official files. This one thing discourages people from offering manga as official files are difficult (read: close to impossible) to find, especially if you are a newbie and/or the scanlating group isn't active anymore. Sometimes when the original files are missing/dead, you will have to either repack it yourself from batoto, or get them from other sources.

Only free sources will be mentioned in this guide. But if you know some sites/ftp which have official files, please use them (and please help us help you by giving us a link, either in the Talk page or PM carks).

'''Where NOT to find Official Files'''

[http://mangatraders.org/ MangaTraders] - This is a good place when you have to download chapters/volumes when the original files are dead. Avoid at any cost if the files are alive.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - This is a good place for the same reason for MangaTraders. Avoid it if the files are alive, sometimes some groups will use it as their mirror though.

'''Good places to find Official Files'''

The Scanlator's site/forum/XDCC bots - This is the '''best''' way to find official files. But if the group is dead, you have to find some other way to find the official files. Links to every group's website, irc channel, and/or forum can be located on their [http://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html mangaupdates] page.

[https://manga.madokami.com/ Madokami] - Yes, madokami again. Some groups do upload their batches or chapters to madokami, or you will find some rips for scans. Basically, be aware of it.

If the group that scanlated it is dead, or all links to official files are dead [this could happen due to filehosts deleting the files or shutting down], then it is sometimes acceptable to upload an unofficial file from somewhere else like mangatraders. Before you go down this route, however, you must make absolutely certain that there are no official files out there left to find.

=== Step 4 - Uploading ===
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description|Wiki]] and [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17968.0 kureshii's Description Guide] (still under development) to learn how to make a description. Also refer to [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://doujinshi.mugimugi.org/ Mugimugi], and [http://myanimelist.net MyAnimeList] (Manga section) for the information you need for making the description.

Some examples: [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147469 Gamerz Hell], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147237 Fairy Tail], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147210 Random Walk], [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147332 Emma] and [http://bakabt.me/details.php?id=147173 Plastic Girl].

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. Possible image hosts include [http://minus.com/ minus], [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket], and [http://imgur.com/ imgur].

With some imagehosts, a thumbnail will automatically be created. Using one of these hosts you can do your sample images in the following way;
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If, however, your image host does not automatically make thumbnails then make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

=== Request to uploaders who uploaded manga before the new rules came into effect ===
Almost 80% of the manga uploaded before the new rules came into effect don't have official files (most torrents have [irc://irc.irchighway.net/lurk #lurk's] files, which definitely are not official). I urge those uploaders to refer to step 3 to find the official files and swap their current files with the official ones.

== Hentai Manga ==

=== Step 1 - Introduction ===
When offering H-manga, it has pretty much same steps as the normal manga. It's rare to come across H-manga that cannot be offered because of being licensed by ADV or other critical Company.

=== Step 2 - Official Files ===
The new rules require you to have Official Files; this affects H-manga too. So basically you have to go to the Scanlators' website and try to find them. Alternatively, follow the steps above (in Step 3 of the Normal Manga guide).

Note #1: Sometimes its possible to find the download link on [http://www.mangaupdates.com/ MangaUpdates]. Usually (what I have downloaded from those links) they are official files. But remember to check the files names.

Note #2: If you find an H-manga that hasn't yet been uploaded and you find it on [http://www.tadanohito.net/ Tadanohito], despite the scanlation group being another group, '''DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT!''' Tadanohito is known to change the page name, making them unofficial files.

=== Step 3 - Checking the Upload Guidelines===
Fan-made material (including doujinshi, artbooks and manga) are '''NOT''' allowed to be uploaded. Only published works are acceptable on BBT. The only exception to this rule is original non-parody doujinshi created by '''published''' mangakas.

There is a second rule that states "NO '''loli/shota material'''. Some H-manga that only contain one or two chapters of loli/shota material may be allowed, but if the whole book is based upon loli/shota material, then it is not allowed.

See the [[Rules#Torrent_Content_Upload_Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] for other rules.

=== Step 4 - Keywords===
Remember to read the book or some chapters so you know what kind of keywords you could add. Remember to check if the author/artist name or the scanlation group (full name or abbreviation) are already keywords.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - If your manga contains loli/shota material, make a note of how many chapters/pages have it, and add a comment in the description stating it. Other users/mods will provide feedback regarding that.

Note #1: Some H-manga have short stories; In this kind of situation, check what the stories mostly contain (e.g. relationships between brothers and sisters should be tagged 'Incest', Girls with large breasts with 'Large breasts', girls with penises with 'Futanari', etc.).

Note #2: Most H-mangas are censored, either with small black lines, mosaic or through "natural means" (where the artist uses steam, light, shadows, objects, etc. to hide certain parts), but it is possible you may have the uncensored version. Make sure you check this and tag the offer appropriately.

=== Step 5 - Sample Pictures ===
These go at the end of your description. The main issue people face is finding a free image host that allows for pornographic material. Try [http://imageshack.us ImageShack], [http://minus.com/ minus] or [http://www.imagefap.com/ ImageFap].

Note: ImageFap's automatic thumbnails aren't detected by the BakaBT Screenshot system. Rather than using the usual code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.first.image/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://link.to.your.second.image/[/IMG]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

Make sure you use this code:
<nowiki>[SCREENSHOT]
[URL=http://link.to.your.first.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.first.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://link.to.your.second.image/][IMG]http://link.to.your.second.thumbnail/[/IMG][/URL]
[/SCREENSHOT]</nowiki>

If you don't know what thumbnails are or don't know how to make them, don't worry! ImageFap automatically generates these thumbnails and provides direct links to them after you upload the image(s).

====Best practice:====

Upload your images to an image host like Minus and include screenshots like you normally would.<br />
After making sure everything is in order and offering your torrent open your sandbox again and press 'Upload images to image server' upon which all images should be detected and by pressing 'Replace selected images' your description will automagically be updated and all images will be transferred to BakaSHOTS.<br />
Do note that even if your imagehost does not automatically create thumbnails, BakaSHOTS does. This means that even if your sample images hosted by minus appear fullsized and have no thumbnails before you press the 'Upload images to image server' button, they will after you do this and they are hosted on BakaSHOTS
'''Note:''' Your old description containing your original links will remain cached in your sandbox, to avoid undoing the changes you will need to press 'Load original description' prior to making any other changes to the description.

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Welcome to the BakaBT Wiki. We have a lot of useful information here.
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<b>Step 01:</b> Search our Wiki database. Use phrases like "video playback" or "torrent error" to get better results. You can look at our information index down below or in our [[FAQ]] which contains the most commonly asked questions.

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* [[Site Rules|Rules you ''must'' follow]] ''(Site Rules)''
* [[For First Timers|How to seed and earn ratio!]] ''(For First Timers)''
* [[FAQ|Most questions are answered here]] ''(FAQ)''
* [[BT_Clients#BitTorrent_Clients|BitTorrent clients we allow]] ''(Whitelist)''
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* [[Format Preferences|What is accepted]] ''(Format Preferences)''
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* [[How to create torrent files|How to create .torrent files to upload here]]

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* [[Guide to Uploading Manga|Offering Manga]]
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* [[Convert FLAC to MP3|How to convert FLAC files to MP3 files]]
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* [[Account Restrictions|Why was I warned/disabled/banned?]] ''(Account Restrictions)''
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) About the Bittorrent protocol]
* [[BT Terminology]]
* [[BT Clients]]

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* [[IRC|Quick Guide to IRC]]

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* [[Mac Video Playback]]
* [[Linux Video Playback]]
* [[Windows Video Playback]]
* [[Common Playback Problems]] ''(Still needs a ton of work)''
* [http://www.cccp-project.net/wiki/index.php?title=Installation_Walkthrough CCCP Installation Walkthrough] (with screencaps)
* [[Hi10P]]

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* [[BBCode|Guide to BakaBT's BBCode]]
* [[Containers|Video/Audio Containers]] ''(Needs work)''
* [[Codecs|Video/Audio Codecs]] ''(Needs information and verification)''
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* [[Photoshop]]
* [[Patching]] (xdelta)

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=Staff=
* [[Staff List]] - List of BakaBT Staff members.
* [[Fansub\Distro Members]] - List of Fansub group members on BakaBT.

=To Do List=
*[[CCCP]] ''(Raw Version)''
* What is [[Anime]]?'' (still needs some work)''
* [[Manga]] ''(Also needs work)''
* [[Keywords]] (Needs tremendous work)
* [[DXVA]] (Needs fact checking and styling)