[identity profile] amnosxmatsujun.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] amnosxsubs
First and foremost, thank you for your interest in joining this subbing community! I'm glad you paid a visit, and do hope you'll enjoy what I have to offer. :)
 
Second, I would like to explain in detail why I have decided to open up a community for my subs. It might be a long read, but seeing as how this will be the first and only time I talk about it in this much depth, I'd appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes of your time.
 
When I first joined the LJ Arashi fandom, I knew I wanted to sub but did not feel the need for a community. I thought releasing on my personal LJ was enough, and by having all my posts in one location, I would be able to keep track of my releases as well as my radio and magazine translations.
 
However, as it was a personal journal, I felt the need to keep my private posts locked for my f-list. In order to "protect" my subs, so to speak, I inevitably had to lock the posts, which then meant that those who were not on my f-list could not access them. Some of you may know that I do not friend back easily, and it's not because I didn't want to share (that would defeat the purpose of fansubs); it's because it was a personal LJ. Of course, I was often troubled about this because my desire to share clashed with my slow friending process. Plus, I know not everyone joins the LJ community at the same time (meaning that if you weren't active when I released, you wouldn't know of it), so that was another worry of mine.
 
To be frank, I did not think I would need a community just for my subs when I first began. But through the years, I realized that I had released quite a few clips. More importantly, I intend to continue subbing. The reason why I didn't start this community sooner was because I, too, have what we call "RL". I work full-time just like most everyone else, and honestly, I felt I would not have the time to maintain a community. I did not want to start something on a whim nor did I want to be irresponsible after having created a community. After weighing the pros and cons, though, I realized that now is as good a time as ever to open one. It was a long time coming, but I hope you can see why I took this long. And, for those who had been waiting for me to take this step, thank you for waiting, and welcome. :)
 
Now, here's how to join. I know most of you are familiar with the fandom rules, but I'm putting it here as an obligatory post and because it's kind of an unwritten rule to do so. ^^; Plus, when you comment, I will assume that you have read this post and are therefore held accountable and responsible as a member of this community.
 
The Rules:


Regarding subbed files:
1. DO NOT UPLOAD to online streaming sites.
2. DO NOT SELL subs for profit.
3. DO NOT REPOST links (reuploading files counts as reposting).
4. DO NOT CLAIM as your own.
5. DO NOT REPOST files elsewhere.
6. DO NOT REENCODE files (includes other formats).

Regarding translations:
1. DO NOT RETRANSLATE into other languages. By this, I mean that you cannot use the translations on my subbed files to translate again into another language.
2. DO NOT USE without permission.

Regarding the community:
Please be courteous and respectful of other members. I want this place to be a comfy, rainbowy community; I hope you all feel the same. :)

DISCLAIMER
(Sorry, this is the only part that has to sound mean; I wish I didn't have to say this, but): I reserve the right to decline membership requests, and modify or terminate existing members based on current or previous offenses of the fansub rules. There are serial offenders and, though this fandom is large, it is small enough that if someone catches you breaking the rules, subbers will be notified. This is also why a lot of subbers left the fandom in the past, so please be nice!

 
I won't ask you to comment on every release. It's okay if you're only here to leech (though, quite honestly, it'd be nice to get to know my members since that's how a community thrives). But please, the only thing I ask is that you respect these rules. I put a lot of time, effort, and most of all, passion, into my work. I love what I do, I love Arashi, and I really hope it shows in my work. To join, please leave a comment here telling me that you've read the contents of this post. Then, and don't forget this step, click "join community". Note: I only add LJ accounts. This means that if you are using a FB account, for example, I will not add you. And, this may be more for my benefit, but if you have anything to say regarding what you want to see in, or what you want from, this community, add a blurb in your comment. Or, you know. Spam me with cracktastic, Arashi gifs. xD I welcome public displays of affection and appreciate the love. <3 I would be delighted to hear that you all enjoy watching the clips as much as I enjoy subbing them. I'm here to share, so please respect my work and follow the rules. It's as simple as that, and that's all I ask.

Processing membership may take a while, but I ask that you please be patient. I run this community alone, and as I mentioned before, I work full-time. I will try to get back to you within a month span (that is, I will take one month at most). If you do not hear from me within 31 days (inclusive), I may have accidentally missed you. >_< Poke me again with a comment on this post only if you have not heard from me after two weeks. Commenting frequently to be added does not give you any higher an advantage. ^^;
 
Just a tiny sidenote♪ If you like my work or would like to give feedback, please do not hesitate to leave a comment in the release posts. I enjoy conversing and I appreciate your input and support. Believe it or not, I read every, single one and often comment back. Also, I'm notorious for flailing in comments, so feel free to strike up a conversation with me. I can get quite chatty. :P
 
Lastly, thanks again for your interest in joining my community! :Dv


Originally posted on: January 5, 2012 01:17 JST
Last edit: October 4, 2016, 05:36 JST
Latest membership processing: CLOSED (*see below)

Attention: As of October 4, 2016, membership processing is CLOSED. FYI: YES, I will still be subbing things, and YES, membership will be opened again in the near future. In the meantime, I will continue releasing subs in my comm for existing members. I will let everyone know when membership is open again, so please check back at this post for updates!

April 25th, 2016 17:54 (UTC)
[identity profile] arashian-girl.livejournal.com
Hi, i'm Radwa from Egypt ,so please excuse my English. I have read the rules ,and i would like to join the community. I promise to follow all the rules,as you really work so hard and you deserve to be appreciated for these translations . I hope that you will accept my join request XD .

April 25th, 2016 18:35 (UTC)
[identity profile] dynarose9chan.livejournal.com
hi, my name is dyna :))
i will follow all your rules. because i can fell if the rules was broken maybe you will annoyed, commnity jus only the change i can relation about arashi ^^
welcome with your new community

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April 25th, 2016 19:00 (UTC)
[identity profile] ayarashi.livejournal.com
Hi!
I've read your rules and promise I will follow them, I hope I can join this community nwn And thanks for your hard work :3

I want to join!

April 25th, 2016 19:12 (UTC)
[identity profile] genki3.livejournal.com
Hi, I had a feeling I already submitted a comment to join your community before. I had to look through a few pages to see if I could find my original comment. I finally found it, request sent in Jan 28th (page 113). I haven't been accepted yet and I'm hoping it's because you accidentally missed my original comment. I know I totally forgot to follow up myself, as I completely understand what you mean by RL. It affects me too.

Please accept me into your community! Would love to get to know you more too. Yoroshiku!

April 25th, 2016 19:27 (UTC)
[identity profile] tjsianna.livejournal.com
hi my name is sianna from indonesia...

i'd like to join your community..

i have read your rules and i promise i will follow your rules..

thank you so much..<3
Edited April 25th, 2016 19:28 (UTC)

April 25th, 2016 19:51 (UTC)
[identity profile] raneepi1017.livejournal.com
Hello, I'm ran
I've read the post and promise to follow the rules.
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu^^

April 25th, 2016 21:50 (UTC)
[identity profile] asriza.livejournal.com
Hi, I'm Asri. I'd like to join your community. Of course I'll abide all of these community's rules. Beside, I've also followed you long enough in LJ and always followed any translations you've made regarding Arashi's stuff. It's really helped me a lot since I'm not understand Japanese at all. Hopefully my request to join in this community is acceptable, :)

April 25th, 2016 22:32 (UTC)
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[personal profile] kristal_brooks
Oooh, I didn't know about this community :) Nice to meet you, my name is Beatrice. ^^

I read the whole post (you seem like a lovely person ^^) and of course I will respect your rules. Thank you for sharing your files with us - and thank you so much for your hard work!

Looking forward to fangirling with you xD

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April 25th, 2016 23:46 (UTC)
[identity profile] dantevsanjerin.livejournal.com
Thanks for reopening the membership ^^
I would like to join your comm and have read your membership post / rules.

Nice to meet you and thanks for your hard work :)

April 25th, 2016 23:55 (UTC)
[identity profile] madisonfink.livejournal.com
I promise to follow all your rules! I've been an Arashi fan since 2008 so your username was one I saw a lot and I'm glad you're back!

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[identity profile] madisonfink.livejournal.com - May 11th, 2016 04:59 (UTC) - Expand

join!

April 26th, 2016 01:23 (UTC)
[identity profile] akemi59.livejournal.com
hi! I'm Bella from Malaysia
I've read all the rules and I'll abide all of them
please let me join~

April 26th, 2016 03:48 (UTC)
[identity profile] fadedflavour.livejournal.com
Hi! I'm Ira from Singapore.
I haven't been active in the fandom for quite some time now.
I'd love to join your community to regain my love for Arashi and J-Pop in general. :D
I've read all your rules regarding your subbed videos, translations and the community and promise to follow them.

Thank you in advance! Yoroshiku~

April 26th, 2016 05:55 (UTC)
[identity profile] rourietosama.livejournal.com
hello ;)
i'm dean from taiwan who's currently living in indonesia! i've been a fan of arashi for less than a year and will continue to do so~
hope i can join in this comm and i won't distribute your file in any form that internet has to offer ;)

April 26th, 2016 10:58 (UTC)
[identity profile] matsu1nino.livejournal.com
Hi there. I've read the post and promise to follow all the rules. I have a lot of respect for those who do what you do and I sincerely hope you will accept me into your community.
Thanks and keep up the good work!

April 26th, 2016 13:03 (UTC)
[identity profile] a-lisssssa.livejournal.com
Hi, I'm Alissa & I've been a fan for 2-ish years! :D

I promise to follow your rules & not repost / reupload your videos or claim them as mine.

I also follow you on twitter but am too shy to talk to you :x

It's so cool that you're a full-time producer & translator?!?! I wanted to do film & media when was younger but real life got in the way >>>>>> since it's not practical in my country...

Please let me join your community! :3

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April 26th, 2016 15:33 (UTC)
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[identity profile] neenashareefa.livejournal.com
Hello you finally open the membership again. I promise I will abode by the rules.

Thank you so much for your hard work.

Love

Neena

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April 26th, 2016 16:43 (UTC)
[identity profile] nichoxd.livejournal.com
Hope i can join this community
I've read all of the rules and promise I will follow all of it
Thank you so much in advance

April 26th, 2016 16:51 (UTC)
[identity profile] hanahanss.livejournal.com
Hi ^^
So glad that you reopen the membership!
I've read all the rules and promise to follow it and I'd like to join this community
Thank you and yoroshiku~~

April 26th, 2016 17:39 (UTC)
[identity profile] stormyjun-love.livejournal.com
Hi! I'm Carla from the Philippines. I read all your rules and promise to follow them. Thank you for sharing your files with everyone! Thank you for opening the membership again! :)

Uhm.. I don't know if I clicked the join button after I commented so I clicked it again(?) today (May 4). I just want to make sure. Sorry if there's any inconveniance because of it. 😅
Edited May 3rd, 2016 17:24 (UTC)

April 26th, 2016 17:59 (UTC)
[identity profile] niji-11.livejournal.com
Hi! I'm from Europe and I've been an Arashi fan since 2011 (so I'm a fairly new fan ... I'm still catching up on the 12 years of rainbow goodies and candy I missed ;-)) My ichiban is Jun and my favourite pairings are Juntoshi and Ohmiya.
I really appreciate the love, hard work and dedication you put into this community. I promise to follow all the rules and hope you'll let me join. Thank you so much!

April 26th, 2016 18:16 (UTC)
[identity profile] aures.livejournal.com
hello~ i would really love to join your community! i have read the rules and your post and i promise to only enjoy your files all by myself! ^^ (as in, i won't share/do stuff with it)

thank you so much for your hard work!

April 26th, 2016 23:10 (UTC)
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[personal profile] ai_natsu
hi! i've read the contents of this post and promise to follow all the rules ^^ thank you in advance~

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April 26th, 2016 23:27 (UTC)
[identity profile] arwennadives.livejournal.com
Hello, yes, I've read your post and would like to join this community.

Honestly I'm not very active in the Arashi fandom much anymore. 'RL' is taking up too much time for serious fangirling. Joining your community is just a way for me to get back into the groove of being an Arashi fan.

April 26th, 2016 23:54 (UTC)
[identity profile] yuniar88.livejournal.com
Hello, I'm from Indonesia. I've been an Arashi fan since long time ago. I promise to follow ALL your rules. I hope I can join your community. Thank you in advance.

PS: I like your header. It's really cute and the colour of it really make balance of all <3
Edited April 26th, 2016 23:55 (UTC)

Membershop request

April 27th, 2016 00:11 (UTC)
[identity profile] nande-daiyo.livejournal.com
I promise to follow all your rules and basically your subs are for my personal enjoyment.

Love Nani!