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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April 27th, 2016 02:43 (UTC)Thanks and cheers
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May 19th, 2016 04:42 (UTC)(no subject)
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April 27th, 2016 05:27 (UTC)Thank you. :)
ps: so glad to know you're back!^^
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May 19th, 2016 04:47 (UTC)You've been added, welcome to the community~!
Joining
April 27th, 2016 08:26 (UTC)When I saw your post, I was so happy, lots of subbed Matsujun Drama finally. Thank you.
May I join your community. I read your rules and promised to follow them.
Thank you in advance and keep up the good work. Arashians are happy now. 2 dramas for this season. :D
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April 27th, 2016 10:33 (UTC)Of course I promise that this is only for my own personal viewing!
Once again, thanks so much!!!! <3
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May 19th, 2016 04:49 (UTC)no subject
April 27th, 2016 13:41 (UTC)Jya, one more time, i had read all your rules n hv no problem to obey them. I will always to support u continue to sub for us, and u may accept me this time ^^
Yoroshiku!
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May 19th, 2016 04:55 (UTC)You've been added, welcome to the community~!
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April 27th, 2016 17:25 (UTC)no subject
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April 27th, 2016 19:32 (UTC)I promise to be a good member and abide by the rules
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May 19th, 2016 05:05 (UTC)Welcome to the community, you've been added~!
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April 28th, 2016 03:10 (UTC)Absolutely follow the rules, so please accept me to became your member.
Thank you very much for your hard working.
Nice to meet you. :)
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May 19th, 2016 05:13 (UTC)Membership
April 28th, 2016 06:37 (UTC)First, I would like to thank you for hard work. I hope that I can join your community.
I have read all of your rules and promise to abide by them. Thank you so much! :)
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April 28th, 2016 07:18 (UTC)Thanks!^_^
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May 19th, 2016 05:14 (UTC)Yeah! Yeah~!
April 28th, 2016 10:02 (UTC)Oh! My name is Kerry, I'm 27 years old from Melbourne, Australia. I am a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge Arashi fan. I only listen to their music. They have brought so much joy during a really rough time. I am exceptionally grateful for their existence. AhhH! I'm rambling! Oh! Oh! I'm a Sho-chan fan, although I adore them allll! <3 <3
I hope that I'll be allowed to join your community. If I can figure out how to make gifs, I'd be happy to share any! xD
よろしく!
Re: Yeah! Yeah~!
May 21st, 2016 04:39 (UTC)P.S. Thanks for the encouraging words! Also, gifs are always, always welcomed, hehe.
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April 28th, 2016 21:00 (UTC)I would like to join your community
I've read the rules and promise to follow all of them.
Hope you'll accept me
Thank you ^^
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April 28th, 2016 22:46 (UTC)no subject
May 21st, 2016 04:49 (UTC)P.S. Thanks for the encouraging words!
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April 29th, 2016 00:19 (UTC)thank you very much ^^
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April 29th, 2016 04:24 (UTC)I didn't know you made a comm for your subs...
I'd like to join if you don't mind.
I have read the rules and i will keep them. word! ^^
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May 21st, 2016 05:05 (UTC)You've been approved, welcome to the comm~
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April 29th, 2016 08:34 (UTC)no subject
May 21st, 2016 04:57 (UTC)P.S. Two Arashi dramas in the same season tends to bring fangirls out of hibernation :P
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April 29th, 2016 08:43 (UTC)I've read all the rules and I promise to abide by them.
I hope you'd accept me into your community. Thank you :D
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May 15th, 2016 07:50 (UTC)Thanks for the hard work :D
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April 29th, 2016 10:45 (UTC)no subject
May 21st, 2016 05:00 (UTC)I'm really glad to hear that you enjoy my con reports! I've taken it upon myself to try and make Arashi for accessible to international fans, so I hope those tweets and my subs here are helping, hehe.
Welcome to the community, you've been added~!
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April 29th, 2016 14:50 (UTC)i promise to follow all the rules and respect your work..
thank you...
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May 21st, 2016 05:15 (UTC)