The ongoing controversy surrounding Dragon Baby’s localization has now spilled over into broader criticism of a translator community called “HonYaks,” with a post highlighting its internal structure, vetting process, and industry connections—fueling debate about how localization groups operate behind the scenes.
A post on Twitter has brought renewed attention to a community known as “HonYaks,” a Discord-based network for video game localizers, in connection with the ongoing backlash surrounding Dragon Baby’s localization.
The post claims that HonYaks is closely tied to industry professionals, including individuals working on Dragon Baby, and presents it as a centralized hub where translators network, share job opportunities, and mentor newcomers:
One of the attached images to the tweet shows the HonYaks Discord entry form. The form requires applicants to provide personal details such as email, name, Discord handle, and professional background. Notably, it also asks applicants to include social media links and answer a short bio prompt that includes the question: “What are your pronouns?”:
Another image provides an overview of the community itself. It describes HonYaks as a “video game localization community” open to professionals and aspiring translators (“artisans”), offering:
Dedicated channels for localization discussions
Career zones where job opportunities are posted
Mentorship spaces where newcomers can seek advice from experienced industry members
The same material emphasizes that entry is reviewed by moderators, stating that all applications are checked “to help ensure the privacy and safety of the herd,” suggesting that access is controlled rather than fully open.
A third image appears to show a professional profile for Sam Burton, identified as “Head of Localization and Creative Producer @ Dragonbaby,” and also listed as a founder and manager of HonYaks:
The discussion online has focused on whether communities like HonYaks represent standard professional networking spaces for translators—or whether they exert broader influence over localization trends and practices in the industry.
Many suspect groups like this exist so that they can work together to push agendas and nonsense in localization, as opposed to actually translating the Japanese text that is present – all the while denying opportunities for those who simply want to translate works.
lmfao and of course the pozzed ban evader is here IMMEDIATELY to start handwaving
Fucking faggot loser kek
You’re so obsessed with it, so weird bro!
Ah, there you go!
Not as obsessed as the tourist trannies shouting down any and all dissent towards their faggot ilk ruining everything with their idpol brainworms
Imbecile, do you even know what “handwaving” means? Of course you don’t. ESL shitskin.
Where’s my ban that I am supposed to be evading?
Funny how you jumped to you being called to get banned lol
Hmmm nope, like I said trantrannypoo I ain’t readin’ allat until you post on your alts!
Tranny, you read every word. Worms like you don’t have enough self control not to.
You are giving it away while replying to other too, don’t think that I didn’t notice.
Mmmm nope, shan’t be reading allat!
Post it on your alt, fagfaggypoo!
English language class for all the brown and SEA, pea-brained turds here:
“Hand-waving- insubstantial and unsupported or ineffective statements, arguments, actions, etc., especially when intended to distract or mislead”
– My argument are very substantional, to the point that it made you shaking and foaming at the mouth, they certainly don’t lack strength or solidity.
– They are supported by tangible world of nobody caring prior to the topic becoming political, it’s easy to verify.
– The effect of your ripped asshole and shattered, delusional worldview is pretty apparent to me!
– I am completely on topic, not trying to de-rail it anywhere.
Of course they have a whisper network to make sure all the cringe and woke localisations are implemented with a good dose of nepotism.
The profile pic of that guy/girl is more than enough. XD
Why does “Dragon Baby” here sounds like they’re connected to Bitter Crybaby Stink?
Well …, a platform that requires one to love and respect and don’t discriminate against ashkenazi jews/fags harbors groups that thrive on that platform and make unsavory faggy jew s♥♥t?
Is just the normal conclusion.