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

[jessicalvs.livejournal.com]

Hello. My name is Jessica, and I would like to join here. I read everything, and I promise to follow all the rules. I only want to have fun watching arashi. :3

Thank you for your hard work!

[energenki.livejournal.com]

I'd really like to join. :) ♥
Of course I'll follow the rules, and if I forget to comment when I download, I will of course be commenting from my heart, and thanking you by working hard on my own form of Arashi Love (my YouTube covers on katiebloop =w=;;♥)!
おつかれさま～～

Join <3

[ratfratz.livejournal.com]

Hey =)
I´m Anna, 19 and I´d like to join your subbing community.
I´ve read the contents of your membership post!

In case you are interested, I´ll tell you a bit about me.
I´m from Mannheim, Germany and I´m currently studying East Asian studies (Japanology) and Educational studies in Heidelberg. I´m still in my first year, but we have a lot of japanese classes, so my Japanese gets better with the time xD
I entered the fandom because of an classmate, who is a hardcore Arashi-Fan.

So... yeah, I´m looking forward to join this group!
Greetings from Germany,
Anna

hi!!~~

[kimheetul.livejournal.com]

i would love to join your community..i promise to follow all the rules..you've done an amazing work by spreading the arashi love to the world..

thanks in advance!!~~

[shortysoul.livejournal.com]

Hi, I've read the post and the rules. And would love to join your comm if you don't mind. Thank you for your hard work (^^)b

[lazyann.livejournal.com]

hi! I am lazyann! I'd like to join this community! I have read the rules and will follow each and every rule stated!
I really enjoy arashi group. I'd be happy to watch your works.

thanks in advance! :)

[vanno-07.livejournal.com]

Hello! I would like to be a member of your community :D Rest assured that I will be following all your rules and I will take good care of your precious subs. I know that it cost you time and effort to do them, so it is but proper to take good care of them. :D Thanks a lot! Looking forward to being a part of this community! To more fangirling ahead of us! Cheers! :D

[ano4777.livejournal.com]

Hi, I would like to join this community. I read and will follow all the rules as stated.
Thank you.

[nrty.livejournal.com]

Omg what a brave girl ^^ Taking care of a comm by yourself is a huge challenge!

I hope I can join you o/
I'll keep all files to myself and won't profit from or upload them anywhere ^~

Thank you in advance o/

Nana

[sofi95.livejournal.com]

Hi!!!! ^___^/
i'm Sofia, from Italy, and I'm a big fan of Arashi! I would love to join this comunity ^^
I PROMISE that I'll follow your rules: I won't repost any of your sub, videos or links in any way, and I won't distribute or sell in any form!!
Thank you in advance for your hard work!!! <3

membership

[giraffesarefun.livejournal.com]

Hi I'm Kathy i really hope to be a part of your community, i have read all the rules and of course will respect them by keeping them to myself and redistributing them. Thank you!

[sherxjinnie.livejournal.com]

Hello~

I'd love to join your comm^^
I've read the rules on this post, and I promise I won't break them :)

Thank you very much :D
Good luck^^

[rizkikawidianti.livejournal.com]

konnichiwa~ ika desu from indonesia
i've read all of your rules and promise to follow them :)

really looking foward to join your community. domo arigato ^^

[nicnatha.livejournal.com]

Heya
My Name is Nica and I would love to join ur community.
I promise to follow all your rules and to respect ur work. I am an Arashi fan for about 7 years now, but just started recently to watch their shows.
ty for ur effort and hard work.
Nica

[sotayukari.livejournal.com]

My name is Yukari :D
I have read your rules and I promise to follow them strictly.
Hope to join your community.
Yoroshiku~

[hikarinotamashi.livejournal.com]

Hello, I would like to join with this comnunity^^

I already read all the rules and I promise I will follow it...

Thank you =D

[xxx-francesca.livejournal.com]

hi :) first and foremost thank you for being a subber and being a nice one :)

i have read the whole post and also i promise to follow the rules as stated by you and disobeying them will obviously result in dire consequences. aagain thank you in advance if im accepted :D

[courtsyarashi.livejournal.com]

hello (: Promise not to stream, share, upload, repost etc. anywhere else. Hope I can join, thank you!!

[natassadea.livejournal.com]

Hi!!
I promise that I will not upload your works to any other place and I will abide your rules. Thank you for sharing your subs with us.

[carin17.livejournal.com]

hi I'm carin from Indonesia
and I really hope that you will allow to join this community

[america87.livejournal.com]

i promise to follow the rules to the fullest. please accept me ^_^

[bango05.livejournal.com]

i would like to join this community :D

i promise i will follow the rules :D

thank you ^^

Hi!!

[nixeneve.livejournal.com]

I'm from Portugal and I love ARASHI and I would like to join your community ^^

I promise to follow the rule !!

Thank you :D

[mahachan.livejournal.com]

Hellooooo~
aisha from saudi arabia just came here woho!!! ;p
i promise i will follow the rules ! ;3
*your community header is very cute i like it* ;3

request for membership

[majacry.livejournal.com]

ohayo, i am christine guerrero from philippines i am so happy to meet you. i am an arashi fan since i found out about them through my search and like to Hey Say Jump. i really like arashi's bond, they are fun to watch and you will enjoy every minute being with them and thanks to you guys, those likes of you who made all the effort to close the gap of their international fan to them. arigatou gozaimasta. hope we could be friend and allow me to join this community and be assure that i will abide all your rules and regulations and use your video for personal use only especially i dont want you guys gone because if you gone its hard to reach out to my arashi.