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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January 5th, 2012 18:23 (UTC)I have read the rules and promise not to break them!
thanks!
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January 10th, 2012 15:41 (UTC):D
January 5th, 2012 18:23 (UTC)Re: :D
January 10th, 2012 15:43 (UTC)no subject
January 5th, 2012 18:24 (UTC)Promise to follow all the rules and get to know you as well. Ive been in the fandom for about 2 years now, and i still feel like a nub around here XD but i cant wait to see what this comm has in store :)
Mahalo <3
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January 10th, 2012 15:46 (UTC)Welcome to the community, you've been added~
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January 5th, 2012 18:24 (UTC)no subject
January 10th, 2012 15:49 (UTC)Welcome to the community~
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January 5th, 2012 18:24 (UTC)no subject
January 10th, 2012 15:51 (UTC)no subject
January 10th, 2012 15:52 (UTC)no subject
January 5th, 2012 18:25 (UTC)Thank you soo much for making our new home ^^
keep going <3
I would like to join your community too!
I've read all your rule and will follow them.
please accept me :]
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January 5th, 2012 18:25 (UTC)I read the rules (actually I read the whole post), and promise to follow them.
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January 10th, 2012 15:57 (UTC)Welcome to the community~
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January 5th, 2012 18:27 (UTC)no subject
January 5th, 2012 18:27 (UTC)no subject
January 10th, 2012 16:01 (UTC)Joining
January 5th, 2012 18:28 (UTC)I think is awesome what you do, and I think this community is great!
Re: Joining
January 10th, 2012 16:05 (UTC)Welcome to the community~
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January 5th, 2012 18:29 (UTC)no subject
January 10th, 2012 16:09 (UTC)Go ahead and click "join" so I can give you access!
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January 5th, 2012 18:29 (UTC)I understand why you decided to open a community and I'm so glad you did, I became a fan just this year and while looking for subbed videos many people recommended yours, unfortunately though, your entries were f-locked and I heard you weren't adding new people so I didn't even give it a try.
So, I would like to join your community, I've read and understood all your rules and I promise to follow them.
Hope you accept me.
Thank you!
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January 10th, 2012 16:13 (UTC)Welcome to the community, you've been added~ (Oh, and if you don't mind me asking, where did you first hear about my subs? I'm just curious, and to hear that people were "recommending" them is quite humbling. ^^
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January 5th, 2012 18:29 (UTC)Yoroshiku~
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January 5th, 2012 18:30 (UTC)I would like to be a member!!
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January 11th, 2012 01:03 (UTC)no subject
January 5th, 2012 18:30 (UTC)thank you very much, i will follow all the rules!!
please let me join!
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January 11th, 2012 01:06 (UTC)no subject
January 5th, 2012 18:30 (UTC)I promise to follow the rules.
I hope I can join the community.
thank you for your hard work
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January 11th, 2012 01:08 (UTC)no subject
January 5th, 2012 18:31 (UTC)oh and i'm so addicted to Nino i don't even lolz
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January 11th, 2012 01:10 (UTC)And I think I know what it feels like to have a Nino addiction xD
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January 5th, 2012 18:31 (UTC)i'm myra..
i would like to join this community..
i promise i will follow all the rules..
looking forward to join this community..
yoroshiku ne..~~
thanks in advance..^^
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January 11th, 2012 01:12 (UTC)no subject
January 5th, 2012 18:32 (UTC)no subject
January 5th, 2012 18:32 (UTC)I am hope and I wish to join your community.
I have read the whole post & I promise to follow all the rules
Yorushiku Onegaishimasu
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January 11th, 2012 01:16 (UTC)no subject
January 5th, 2012 18:32 (UTC)I read all your rules above and I promise I will follow all of them.
plz accpect me as this lj member
thank you so much
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January 11th, 2012 01:18 (UTC)Go ahead and click "join" so I can give you access!
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January 5th, 2012 18:33 (UTC)I've read your rules and promise to follow them. I'll also try my best to comment and give you as many sparkly rainbows as I can.
Thank you in advance. ♥
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January 11th, 2012 01:20 (UTC)Oooh, sparkly rainbows xD Yay!
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January 5th, 2012 18:33 (UTC)It was a long read but I admire you for running this community on your own! As you wrote most solo subbers just release their stuff on their personal journal and that can be a disadvantage indeed. I'm looking forward to joining this community and good luck with running it ^^
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January 11th, 2012 03:59 (UTC)no subject
January 5th, 2012 18:33 (UTC)i want to join,,I've read this post,,,and as always like other comm,, I really apreciate other people works that mean I will follow your rule regarding subbed files and your translation.
and for the community,, I'll be a good member,,
yoroshikuonegaishimasu...!
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January 11th, 2012 04:02 (UTC)