http://amnosxmatsujun.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] amnosxmatsujun.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] amnosxsubs2012-01-05 01:17 am
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Membership Post!

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!

[identity profile] finiz.livejournal.com 2012-02-18 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
You're comment button is adorable. ANYWHO, I have read the contents of your post, more importantly, ZEH RULES, so yeah yeah! I will follow them, I swear! :)

Thanks for your hard work subbing!

-Finiz

[identity profile] tbfkiy9on.livejournal.com 2012-02-19 03:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Hello,
i would like to join your community
i promise to follow all the rules
just for my personal view only
hope you let me in.. onegai~~~~
thank you (^ ^)

[identity profile] rukayu.livejournal.com 2012-02-19 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Ano... I'd been approved to join your community but don't know since when and why I was removed >.<"
Please let me join again ^^"
Thanks so much <3

[identity profile] yumi-usagi.livejournal.com 2012-02-20 03:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi,
I have read all the rules and I promise I will follow them.
Please let me join the community.
Thank you very much!

[identity profile] pthuytrang1611.livejournal.com 2012-02-20 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi! My membership's been approved before but I don't know for some reason that I've been removed ><
I really really want to join your community. Please let me be apart of it again. I promise to abide by all the rules!!
Thank you so much! ^o^

[identity profile] you-mehappy.livejournal.com 2012-02-21 12:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I will follow all your rule Hope you will Join me ^^ I really want to know more about our boys

[identity profile] yuyu0389.livejournal.com 2012-02-21 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi ~ I would like to join this community :"D

i sure i will follow the rules <3
Thanks <3

[identity profile] hana-kiree.livejournal.com 2012-02-21 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Hello~~~ I'm a relatively new Arashi fan...but I'm definitely keeping track of the boys. They've made me realize that there could be different forms of group relationship(I'm used to Korean idols' fandoms); that a Riida doesn't always have to lead; an idol doesn't mean stopping school; an idol can also delivers good, solid acting; an idol always tries to bring happiness to fans even at the expense of personal comfort; and an idol is someone one can look up to, not to sneer at.

I've read the contents of this post, and promise to abide to your rules of not sharing them online or with others, and definitely not claiming them as my own or even worse to make money out of your hard work. Thank you so much doing this, especially for fans like me who would go @____@ watching them without subs.

Keep up the good work... I can't wait to be a part of the community...peace~ ^^

[identity profile] menolly1019.livejournal.com 2012-02-22 07:46 am (UTC)(link)
Hi! I've read the rules and I'll definitely follow them.

When first joining the Arashi fandom, it's really intimidating to see all these communities etc. that are locked. I don't mean the ones that are easy to enter, but ones that aren't even accepting new members. I'm glad to see more and more locked material that I haven't been able to see in the past 2 years becoming available.

Thanks!

[identity profile] tegomisa.livejournal.com 2012-02-24 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
hajimemashite, misa desu~ ^^
i'm 19 y.o. and live in Indonesia. (^0^)v
i knew Arashi since 2005 because of HanaDan, and i officially became their fan since a month ago because my friend shows me her hilarious videos of Arashi's tv shows. i started to love them because they could be so funny, natural, cool, and awesome at the same time! >o<♥
I'd like to join this community and know about Arashi for more, and i promise to follow the rules of this community (not re-distributing, selling, or posting for online streaming).
yoroshiku onegaishimasu! ♪

[identity profile] baratohana.livejournal.com 2012-02-24 06:57 am (UTC)(link)
Hi, i'm new to ARASHI and would really love you if you could let me join this community since my interest in them is increasing, i promise to follow all the rule and when taking something i will always comment.
Lastly, thanx for your hard work spreading this fandom to everybody!TY!

[identity profile] babobaka.livejournal.com 2012-02-24 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
thanks ^^ kkk~!
btw your banner really cute >.<
thanks for accepting me see you around here XD

[identity profile] soran25.livejournal.com 2012-02-24 09:11 am (UTC)(link)
Hi. I'm Thuy Duong from Vietnam. I like Arashi and older group (V6, TOKIO, KinKi Kids). I know Arashi from Yamada Tarou drama which Nino & Sho acted in. But member I love most is Aiba, couple I love most is Matsumiya =))

I really want to join this community. I promise no re-uploading, no selling ur subs, also no posting ur links outside anywhere, no hot-linking, no re-tranlating.

Thank u very much! :x

hi

[identity profile] ehdz.livejournal.com 2012-02-25 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
hi this is eds from canada. just hoping that you will let me join this community.. promise to follow all the rules thank you... hope to hear from you soon. :)

[identity profile] jinny-chan.livejournal.com 2012-02-25 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Argh, everytime I comment on a Arashi community I notice my lack of Arashi Avas ;o;
Need-to-change-that.

Anyway~
I can't believe you've been a fan for 15 years. That's.. Wow, simply amazing, honestly o __ o
I admire you for that XD

I myself am still quite new though..
And because of the stuff that's been going on lately, a lot of communities have locked their membership, which makes it hard getting subbed vids ;o;
So I'm really grateful for every com that's still open <33
And even though it is not asked for, I'll gladly follow your rules x3

[identity profile] mikaxhime.livejournal.com 2012-02-27 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
i've read all the rules and i hope you will accept me into the community :)

[identity profile] universalgoo.livejournal.com 2012-02-27 01:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi!

I would really appreciate it if I could join your community! You subbers do a fantastic work and I would never break your rules (EVER) because that would just be stupid since it wouldn't benefit anyone. ^^ I promise with all my heart that I won't break them.

Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Otsukaresama deshita!

Bibi-chan

[identity profile] tyasharas.livejournal.com 2012-02-29 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
hi i would like to join thi scomm..
i will agree to all of your rules..
many thanks

[identity profile] cat-fish-cat.livejournal.com 2012-02-29 01:14 pm (UTC)(link)
I would like to join your community. And i think it is a great idea to open a community so that more people can enjoy Arashi even more!

Thank you very much!

[identity profile] berr1.livejournal.com 2012-02-29 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi!

I would like to join.
I read your post and promise not to break any rules.
Thank you very much!!^^