Membership Post!

[amnosxmatsujun.livejournal.com]

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!

Comments

[cherry-blossomi.livejournal.com]

HI! I have read the rules and promise to abide by them! Thank you for the hard work! :))

[kyasarin-desu.livejournal.com]

Hey, Kyasarin here. I would like to join your community if possible. I promise to uphold the rules and not abuse your generosity by redistributing your work in any way or claiming it as my own.

[aimalsyauqiyah.livejournal.com]

Hi,

I'm another Arashi fan, since 2013, I've read through the post, and i will make a pont to abide by the rules, pls, can I join?

yoroshiku onegaishimasu!

[penmi.livejournal.com]

Hey there!

I would love to be part of your community!
I read the post and will follow the rules!

Thanks for all the work you put into subbing!

[tessan91.livejournal.com]

Hi,
I'm a 25yearold woman from Sweden and I would love to join this community.

Hope you'll let me<3

[rainbowpalette_05]

Hello! Mei here! Just found this community and read this post. I promise to follow the rules and never break them. For retranslating, no need to worry xDD. I don't sub since I don't even know how xDD. Hahaha! Anyhoo, thanks for creating this subbing community :)). I promise to keep the files to myself as a way of respecting your work :)). Hope I could join here!

Please accept request for membership

[khaleesiangel.livejournal.com]

Hi fellow Arashi fan!

I would like to join this community. I have read your post, especially your rules and I promise to NEVER them.

I am quite a new fan of Arashi, knew them because I felt nostalgic and decided to rewatch Hanadan. I got Junbaited (again), watched all MaoJun videos that I could find in Youtube, and there, I stumbled one where she guested in HnA. And after that, I literally got hooked and instantly become addicted to everything Arashi. I am trying to watch ALL their variety shows, and my current favorite is Arashi no shukudai kun.

So there, hope you'll accept me in this wonderful community of yours! Pretty, pretty please ;-)

~angel loves 嵐

[selorah.livejournal.com]

Hello
I'd like to join, I'm a fan of Arashi and I'd like to enjoy their shows (and understand them). I'll respect your work and promise to not reupload, re translate, sell, etc.
Short, I'll respect your rules :)

Yoroshiku~

Have a nice day :)

[izzatie.livejournal.com]

Hi!
I've read the rules and promise to abide by all of them.
(they're all the common rules of LJ comm, so it will not be a major prob)
I'm looking forward to be joining this rainbow community ~~
^^

[ai-aibon.livejournal.com]

Hi dear..
I'm Aibon from Indonesia.
I've already read your post and the rules.
Willing to join this community^^

Yoroshiku!

Hi!

[tinapie83.livejournal.com]

Hi! I'm Tina from the Philippines. Please allow me to join your community. I am also a fan of Arashi, especially Ohno Satoshi. I've read the rules and I promise not to sell, upload, repost and other similar acts, whatever I see here. I am only going to use it for personal enjoyment. Thank you.

[yhamie28.livejournal.com]

First and foremost, thank you so much for your effort in subbing Arashi goodies so us fans who don't understand Nihongo can totally understand our boys. It is always a pleasure to see how communities have been created here in LJ one after another through time. I am sooooo happy to see this kind of consistency in this fandom. Been an Arashi fan since 2008. Kkkk.

Of course there have been times when I was on hiatus in being a fan of Arashi. But these boys are the first ones I stanned. First love never dies, as they say.

I'm hoping to join your community and I have fully read and understood your rules. I value the time and effort you put into translating and subbing each video and the least I can do as someone who's a leecher is to follow your rules. I do hope success in your community and I could be of help to you in the future.

Arashi rabu!

-jamie
@jamoimoi

[whiteloafers.livejournal.com]

Hi there! I'd love a chance to join your community! I have read your post and all the rules and promise to follow them. Thank you for all your hard work! <33

[gloomysymphony.livejournal.com]

Hello! Rena there!
I have read the post and would like to join. Of course I will respect the rules. ^^
Thank you for your hard work and have a nice day! ^_^

[luckywind07.livejournal.com]

hi
my name is Hannah and I'm from Vietnam, and I'm a subber too (mostly sub Arashi's single :) )
I read your rules and promise not to upload or repost your subs, never claim your works to be mine and making profit from them. I wont reencode, retranslate your subs into Vietnamese (well, the only language I'm good at :P ). And last but not least, I will repect other members in your community and of course your hard working too.
thank you for spending your time reading my mess :))
hope you will add me ^^

[ralatoindah.livejournal.com]

Hi! I'm Tocchi from Jakarta. I have read the rules and I promise not to break them ever. Please accept the request :). Thank youuu :).

[rika-rin.livejournal.com]

I can't believe I have missed this comm until now. :O

Hi! I'm Erika. It wasn't too long of a read, no worries. I have read the contents of the post, and I'm really amazed that you're able to maintain the community on your own while having a full time job.

Thanks for spreading the Arashi love, and I hope I can be more part of the fun! :) I'm not active on LJ myself, preferring to fangirl on twitter and tumblr instead, but I'm happy that Arashi comms still thrive in here. :3

Cheers for the hard work! :D

Hi

[tena-79.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm Tena and I would like to join this community. I'm an 8 years Arashi fan haha..guess I'm old already :-D
I've read the main post and I promise to follow all the rules which I already follow for all the years with other subbed communities :-D
Thank you in advance for accepting me ^__^

[diruhooe.livejournal.com]

Hi! I'm Diruhooe from Indonesia. I've been a fan of arashi since 2012, and I love them very very much until now! I've been to their concert last year and hope I'll be able to watch them again if I have the opportunity. I only learn Japanese when I was in Japan for a year, so I rely on subs to understand fully about their conversation ^^" I hope I'll be able to make more Arashian friends in this fandom, and see more of Arashi love <3 I've read all the rules of course, and promise to abide them without saying! I hope I can be accepted in this community :D Thank you!

[reenav.livejournal.com]

hello :D
I would like to join your comm, i promise not to break any rules!

thanks <3

[muji511.livejournal.com]

Greetings from the UK

I understand the rule and promise not to break them.
Thanks for all the hard work so far

Keep up the good work!

[jet-sock.livejournal.com]

Hello!
My name is Jennifer and I would love to join your community!
I will definitely respect and follow your rules since I believe you are a fellow Arashian who is truly admirable! I am glad to know that you can show your love for Arashi through your subs despite having a busy life of your own. Please accept me!
Thank you for taking the time to read my comment!

[chuline.livejournal.com]

Hi! I've read the post and understood the rules, promise to keep them, hope you can add me to your community.
Thank you :D

[aprelia-chan.livejournal.com]

Hello, I'm Aprelia from Indonesia
I though I've commented here before,but I didn't found it , so I try once again..
I'm Arashi fans but I don't really understand Japanese Language taht's why I always search subbed videos then I found your work in arashi-on so I come here, I've read all contents of this post. and I promise I'll abide by your rules.. :)

I do really wish to join your community, so please accept me
thank you :)

Hello!!

[omiyask-love.livejournal.com]

Hello!!! My name is Priscila and I wanna join your comm!!!
I'm from Brazil and I'm Arashi fan since 2007... and, i'm married, i have one baby-girl and since her birth i don't have much time... but i'll be really happy if you accept me!!