Membership Post!
January 5th, 2012 01:17![[identity profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png)
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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. ^^;
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!
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May 21st, 2016 22:34 (UTC)and I realise my comment might have been lost, so I'm here again~
I'm Cally, I've read your rules regarding subbed files and re-translation, I'll abide to it~
And of course, I wouldn't pick a fight or anything with the members, since all I wanted is to watch your subbed video in peace *scratch head* x'D
I'll be looking forward to watch your videos! ^^
Request to join. \(^ ^)
May 21st, 2016 22:52 (UTC)I have read the whole post and I'm glad that you desided to ope a community :D
I would like to join your community and I Promise you I will follow your rules.
Thank you so much for sharing your hard work with us!
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May 21st, 2016 23:28 (UTC)would love to join your community, have read and fully understand the rules
hoping you let me join ^^
Hello!
May 22nd, 2016 01:05 (UTC)no subject
May 22nd, 2016 02:17 (UTC)I have been an arashi fan since 2005 when I saw MJ in Hanadan.
my ichiban is nino
I love every single thing about arashi so I'm looking forward in this community to share more subs about arashi
I have read the rules and I will definitely follow your rules
Please let me join this community
Thank you for considering my request
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May 22nd, 2016 02:22 (UTC)I've read the post and promise to abide by all the rules mentioned.
Thank you for working so hard to keep spreading the Arashi love!
Keep up the good work!!
I am looking forward to be a part of this community .
Thanks
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May 22nd, 2016 03:31 (UTC)I would like to join your community and I'm hopeful that you will accept me.
I have read the rules anf promise that i will follow all of it.
I also promise that I won't upload, share, sell anything from this community because I know the risk that you are doing and how much work and effort you put into this.
Thank you for your hard work and for sharing Arashi's awsomeness. :)
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May 22nd, 2016 04:29 (UTC)I have read your post and I promise to abide them!
Yoroshiku!
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May 22nd, 2016 05:43 (UTC)no subject
May 22nd, 2016 05:46 (UTC)no subject
May 22nd, 2016 06:27 (UTC)Its been a while since I have been on LJ, back to the Arashe fever again^^
Anyway I really hope I can join
I understand all the rules and promise to obey them
Thank you and I hope you let me join
<3
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May 22nd, 2016 06:51 (UTC)Hi
I read all your rules and I promise to follow them all ^^
Thank you for sharing and your hard working <3
Membership
May 22nd, 2016 07:38 (UTC)no subject
May 22nd, 2016 08:25 (UTC)no subject
May 22nd, 2016 08:30 (UTC)Hello ^^
May 22nd, 2016 08:43 (UTC)no subject
May 22nd, 2016 09:15 (UTC)Hello!
I'm Dey from France and I would like to join your community!
I've read your rules regarding subbed files and re-translation, I'll abide to it! ^_^
Thank you for all your subs and hard work for the fans!
Member Application
May 22nd, 2016 09:17 (UTC)I'm Typhaine from France, nice to meet you.
I've been found out about you via your release of 99.9%.
I'm Jun's fan since earlier 2006 and I never stop loving him or Arashi.
I accept the rules and promise to follow them.
Sorry for the english ^^
Hi
May 22nd, 2016 10:16 (UTC)I have read this page and will abide by the rules.
Thank for you subbing and keeping this fandom alive.
Looking forward to joining the community :)
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May 22nd, 2016 11:50 (UTC)My name is Ema. I'm from Indonesia, so I would like to join your community. I've read your rule and promise to abide them all.
I starting to like Arashi about 2 months ago, I'm really enjoying their show, but my Japanese is reaaaly poor so I'm prefer the subbed one to enjoying fully.
I hope you can add me as your community member.
So yeaah.
:)))
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May 22nd, 2016 13:07 (UTC)I am Ria, fr Indonesia.
I would like to join this community, I read all the rules, I promised and abide the rules...
I hope I can join this community...
cheers
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May 22nd, 2016 13:09 (UTC)I am mari.
I am glad to know one more nice person who loves to sub and share.
I read this content thoroughly and there is nothing I cannot do
therefore, I am more than glad to obey all the rules.
Hope you add me to your community.
Thank you so much in advance. :)
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May 22nd, 2016 13:51 (UTC)I'm posting again, maybe you didn't read my comment.
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Hello!!!!
I'm Erika, an Italian girl and I follow you on Twitter. My username on Twitter is Ery_93! I retweet almost everything you post!!!! LOL!!
I have read all your rules and I promise to respect them!
I will try all my best to comment on all your works. I really appreciate all this amount of work you do for us. Thank you in advance.
I hope you will accept my request to join your community...
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May 22nd, 2016 14:42 (UTC)If possible, I would like to join this community. Of course, I promise I'll follow all your rules.
Hope you'll let me join and thanks in advance for your hard work in subbing!
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May 22nd, 2016 19:57 (UTC)I will follow the rules, and use your project for my personal entertainment. :)
Thank you!