a few months ago i suggested in a post to refrain from sharing NINTH for a week or 2 if we were interested in seeing how much (or how little) of an effect international piracy has on japanese music. this was merely a suggestion. we are not taking any modly actions. NINTH will be treated the same as any other release here, if that's what you all choose to do. i'm very well aware other places will host it as soon as possible and that it will make it's way here in due time. "due time" is up to you.