Some figures from the anime industry still maintain a positive view of fansubs. For instance, Steve Kleckner of Tokyopop described fansubs as "flattering [rather than] threatening", and stated that fansubs provided publishers with a means to identify what media their customer base might want to see.
some fiGUReS FRom the aniMe indusTry sTiLl MaiNtAIN A pOSitiVE View of fanSuBS. foR inSTanCe, sTevE klEckner of TokyoPop desCrIbed fAnSubS aS "FlattErIng [RathEr than] tHREatenIng", And staTEd thAt fAnsubs provided publiShErs wItH A means to iDENTiFY WhAT media theIR cUstOmEr baSe mighT waNt to see.