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

[matsumotohime.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm Hime arashian from Indonesia. :)
I really love arashi and I love to join this community. I've read the rule, and I promise to obey all the rule. So, please let me join :)

Sorry for my bad english, because it's not my first language but I do hope u can understand what I want to say ^^v

[ilovekame98.livejournal.com]

I have read the content of this post and i also promise to abid to all the rules you stated~
Hopfully you can accept me to join the community because i want to watch more arashi sub videos~
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!

[tynbaka2797.livejournal.com]

HI! I'm Nhi , I'm come from Viet Nam . I new arashi fan since 2014 . I really want to watch arashi's variety show. I will follow your rules and not re-up your file. Nice to meet you . Hope you will accept my application ^.^

[nuruls09.livejournal.com]

yahoooo~ noe desu
i already read all of your rules and promise to abide it. taking everything just for my own purpose
i hope you can kindly let me join your comm
yoroshikuuu~

[arashi-gackt.livejournal.com]

Hi! I'm Sorya and I'm French, so I apologize for my English in advance. I promise I will follow the rules. I will not repost your subs or translation anywhere, I will not re-upload your subs, I just want to enjoy your subs. I will not sell or else,it's not my intention to steal your hard work and get profit from them. Please, accept me in your community.

[wildbunnies.livejournal.com]

hi!! i saw that u've lifted the membership hold starting september, so here i am reapplying again (hopefully that's okay >_<)


my name is kim, and i'm from malaysia~
a random fact about myself, i'm in love with ohno satoshi <3

i've read and promise to abide by all the rules stated in this community ('O')/)

yoroshiku onegaishimasu~^^

[tynbaka2797.livejournal.com]

I Just know your community when I see your sub power of the paradise lyrics . When I see your membership I hope I have a chance to join your community . I'm Nhi and I come from Viet Nam . My ichiban is Nino but a litte of different with another member because I love 5 of arashi so much <3 . My fact of my life is I used to want to be a boy . And have a relationship with Ninoko in nino san =))
I have read and promise to follow your rules . Please accept me <3

[nihonarashi.livejournal.com]

hello!!! im ana :) i enjoy your translation so much in your twitter and ur personal lj and now i also wanna join your comm hehe
i read your rules and i promise to follow all the rules^^
hope i can join. thanks!

[millowh.livejournal.com]

Hello, I'm Milo from Indonesia.

I want to join this community. I've click join button and read this post (especially the rules)

Thank you.

[arashimanism.livejournal.com]

Hello *-* Thank you for this community. I'm Arashi's big fan.
I promise that I will follow the rules.
Thank you for hard work.

I hope to be able to enter this account.^^


Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!

[nuruls09.livejournal.com]

yahooooo~ noe desu
i read your rules and promise to abide them. i'll take everything just for my own fangirl purpose
please kindly let me join
yoroshiku

membership application

[turkie1997.livejournal.com]

Hi! My name's Kathy :) I have read the rules regarding membership in this community and swear to abide by them.

I admire fansubbers -- taking so much time and effort creating subbed videos for everyone to enjoy. Thank you!

So I understand the difficulty of juggling RL and managing this community. I shall wait patiently for your reply. :)

HI!

[dollmasterlee.livejournal.com]

My name is Brenda and I'm from the Philippines. I would love to join your community <3 I'm still new to this ARASHI fandom so I'm really excited in joining ARASHI subbing communities to get to know the group more. I promise to follow all the rules you've stated. I will never share your works publicly and privately as I know how important privacy is in keeping a community alive. Thanks in advance and I hope you'll consider my membership application :)

[arashian-girl.livejournal.com]

Hi,
My name is Radwa i'm from Egypt .i would like to join the community, i've read the post i promise to follow all the rules and not to break any of them ,this is my second time to apply for a membership ,you said that you'll lift the hold on september so i decided to apply again now. i hope that my join request would be acceptable this time .
btw i love your tweets ^^

[nasztia.livejournal.com]

Hi!
I would like to join the community, I read your rules and I promise to follow them all.

Thank you!

[wenywhen.livejournal.com]

hey there!
i want to join to your community
i already read the rules and promise never broke it
please accept me thank you :)

[skai-la.livejournal.com]

Wow! Amazing! May I join your community?
I'm La from Indonesia, I'm interested in your lj comm because your subbed videos and your translations about Arashi, I'm fan of them (*still newbie) so.. I want to know more about them. I've read all your rules and promise to obey them :) Yoroshiku~

[liluskita.livejournal.com]

Hello my name is Lily :). I would love to join this community! I have read all the rules and promise to follow them. Thank you and have a great day!

[duckholme.livejournal.com]

Hello, has the hold on membership been uplifted? If it is, I've read the whole post and promise to abide by the rules, it not, I'll wait until the hold has been uplifted and comment again ^^

[sakumotorai.livejournal.com]

Hello from me!! I've been an arashi fan for a few years. I've read all your rules and I'll definitely obey all of them. I really want to be a member in your community please accept me. Thank ^.^

Hi!

[hifai.livejournal.com]

Hi!
Nice to meet you. actually, I am your follower on twitter :D

I read the whole post, and I am promise I will follow the rules :)

thank you.

Membership

[yellowbiased.livejournal.com]

Konbanwa! I am Meg from PH, I read your terms and regulations regarding to your community. I am looking forward for your positive response 😊. Thank you.

Hi!

[kazuko-ninomiya.livejournal.com]

First of all, I want to thank you for spreading the love for arashians :) I'm really glad for that and also I hope can be part of this community.
I promise I'll follow the rules!
Hope you accept my request :D

Thanks

[spaask.livejournal.com]

Hi!
I have read your post and I promise to follow all of your rules,
To quickly introduce myself - my name is Sabrina, I am 25 and live in Denmark. As of now I am a university student and still new to the fandom (3-4 months), My ichiban is Nino, but I really like Sho as well (okay honestly I like all 5).

Hope you will accept me :D

[teri12576.livejournal.com]

Domo :) I am Tess, from Slovakia (Europe hehe) and yup I am Tomarashian (yes I looove Arashi so much, demo my 4ever ichi in JE is Toma :3 )

I am arashian just for 2,5 year so now it is difficult to find older vids. So that is why would like to become member of your community. I have read ALL your rules and I swear I will obey them. Stealing vids, resending, uploading it online or claiming subbed videos as my own is just so low. I respect the hardwork of each subber so of course I WONT do it. :3
I would be happy if you accept me. Yoroshikuuu :3