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[Apology and Path Forward regarding KiguDB] Dear Kigurumi Community, Hello everyone. I am the site owner of KiguDB (@Ringo_kig). Recently, KiguDB collected and publicly displayed the posts and profile information of Kigurumi performers without prior confirmation or consent from the individuals involved. Regarding this matter, I have received some fair criticism from many members of the community. Due to my lack of consideration, I have caused trouble to those whose information was made public, and cost everyone’s valuable time to request deletion or editing of their own data. For this, I would like to express my most sincere apologies. I will humbly accept everyone's feedback, implement the following concrete roadmap for our future operation, system improvements, and the handling of existing data, and commit to executing these plans down to the last detail. [Future Roadmap and Detailed Timeline] 1. [By July 30, 2026] Hide All Unapproved Data, Stop Automatic Collection, and Improve Deletion Channels Hide All Unapproved Data: For all existing data currently on the website, any pages that have not been confirmed (claimed) by the individuals concerned will be completely converted to a private (hidden) state by July 30. We will only republish these pages in the future once we have received explicit authorization (consent to publish) from the owner. [Exception] Regarding Claimed Pages: Pages that have already been verified and claimed by the owners themselves will remain publicly displayed. However, even for these publicly displayed claimed pages, the owner can request and immediately delete their content at any time. Completely Stop Automatic Data Collection: We will completely stop the system's automatic data collection from social media and other platforms. In the future, if we wish to list new Kigurumi mask information on KiguDB, we must contact the owner/manager in advance. We will only register and publish the information after obtaining explicit consent, and will never publish any unauthorized new information without permission. Support Deletion Requests Without Account Linking & Implement One-Click Takedown: Users will be able to submit deletion requests directly via X (formerly Twitter) DM or Discord DM without having to link their X accounts to KiguDB. At the same time, we will open a dedicated form to accept takedown requests from the owners themselves or authorized representatives regarding third-party uploads. Implement Measures to Prevent Duplicate Publication: For data that has been requested for deletion, we will keep a list of their unique ID identifiers (in an encrypted format) to prevent KiguDB from automatically collecting or allowing third parties to re-upload and publish them again in the future. 2. [By August 30, 2026] Completely Overhaul Data Registration and Page Display Layout To prevent the publication of inaccurate information and the risk of unwanted disclosure of personal privacy, we will completely overhaul the data registration forms and page display layouts. Clarify Rights Relations and Redesign Page Displays: We will strictly define the identities of the "Mask Owner," "Character Manager," "Performer/Wearer," and "Authorized Representative" within the Kigurumi field, and clearly distinguish them on the display pages to ensure ownership information is accurate and unmistakable. Overhaul Data Registration Processes and Distinguish Mask Statuses: To prevent the publication of inaccurate information and non-consensual listings, we will thoroughly re-evaluate and adjust the data application and registration processes. In the future, we will still accept information submissions or recommendations from third parties, but this information will never be published directly on the front-end. Instead, third-party submissions will first enter a private "pending state" in the system backend. Subsequently, the administration will proactively contact the owner to send a publication request and confirm consent. Information will only be made public once explicit permission is received from the owner. At the same time, the new system will allow owners to independently select and manage the following statuses based on the actual condition of their masks: - Ordered - Owned - Released - Transferred/Lost Through this, we aim to build a safer, more accurate database based entirely on voluntary, explicit consent. Provide a Dedicated Self-Serve Dashboard: For owners who have claimed their pages, we will develop and launch a Self-Serve Dashboard feature. Owners will be able to manage their profile information independently, with options to delete specific pages or completely close and delete their entire profile with one click. Once again, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused to the community due to my lack of consideration. Going forward, I will prioritize the rights of Kigurumi performers above all else, sincerely promote the improvement of our systems and operational policies, and work hard to rebuild the community's trust in KiguDB. July 16, 2026 KiguDB Administrator @Ringo_kig