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

[ezmiera.livejournal.com]

Hi! I'm Miera:)

I have read all your rules and understand the hard work you have put into this community. I promise to abide by your rules and will never break them... This is for my personal pleasure only~~

Hoping to join your community :)

[lilin-kecil.livejournal.com]

Hi, it's 2016, I hope it's not too late to joint this community. I also work full time so I really respect your effort to run this community. Please let me in, I promise I will follow all your rules. Thank you.

[sakura-sho.livejournal.com]

I have read the contents of this post and promise not to redistribute, reupload, or do any harm to your content or this community.

Please allow me to join. Thank you.

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[nonovia.livejournal.com]

hello ^^ my name is Novia from Indonesia :) its nice to know you
it was so long post from you, hahaha... yeah, I understand how you feel, to run a community alone with your job in real life :) you're awesome.
btw, I've already read the contents of your post and I promise to follow all the rules here^^ and I hope I can join your community

[yuuki-73.livejournal.com]

Hello! I want to say that you are what I would love to be: to have the powers to translate, to subtitle and share Arashi!!! I am learning Japanese but is sooo difficult!!!! Very interesting all the process that you went through in order to come up with this community. Now I know what will be waiting for me when and IF I achieve the powers you have. About your rules,all very simple, very fair, I will certainly abide to them. I hope to be able to join your community! I really would like to see your notes about 99.9 -Keiji Senmon Bengoshi :D

[sweetrose501.livejournal.com]

Heloo!
I've read the entire post and I promise to follow all your rules. I hope you'll let me join your community. I'm looking forward to watching your subs

Yoroshiku ne^^

[erisu-tan.livejournal.com]

Hi! Thank you so much for creating this community
and for all your hard work!

I hope I can join and I promise to follow all the rules! :D

[jamychan.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm Jam from the Philippines.
I have read all the contents of this post and shall follow the rules to protect your fansubs.

Thanks for all the hardwork!

Looking forward to be a member of this community and I will be active as much as I can through comments of gratitude and appreciation.

Yoroshiku onegaishimasu (_ _)

[dwf17.livejournal.com]

Hi there~ I'm Floor from Holland, nice to meet you :)

I've read and promise to follow all the rules, please let me join the community~

The post that led me here mentioned a lot of translation notes, so I'm kinda looking forward to those since I'm studying japanese and I'm not getting better quickly enough XD

Thank you!

[aquilina9119.livejournal.com]

Hi! I'd really like to join this community.
And I promise to follow all the rules.
Thanks in advance!

[kurokami-shoujo.livejournal.com]

hi!
I've read the rules and I promise I'll follow them
thank you for your hardwork!

[crazyfangirl-46.livejournal.com]

Hey!! I'm Elise from Australia :) I'm still joining a bunch of Arashi communities because I'm still kinda new to the fandom. I'm just happy whenever I get a new subbed video :P Hope I can join!!

[michiyo95.livejournal.com]

Hi ^^ My name is Huyen and I'm from Vietnam. My ichiban is Ohchan :) And my OTP is Ohmiya and Sakumoto :').
I found your community when I found some subs of Arashi no Waza-Ari ^^ Pleased let me join ^^ I promise that I will follow your rules carefully :)
Thank you so much <3~

[ia-air.livejournal.com]

Hi I'm Ia from Indonesia :), I like Arashi after watched Nino's drama
I have read your rules, I promise that I would follow the rules..
I hope you will let me join this community

Thank you so much :)

[mariposa-chan.livejournal.com]

Hi! I am Mariposa from Australia and I'm an Arashi fan. I have read the membership post and promise to follow your rules.
Thanks very much for sharing and I hope I can join the community! :)

[juchi-kazunashi.livejournal.com]

Here I am putting my hands up. Yeah yeah yeah yeah!

Anyway, I read the content of this post and I'll try my best to follow the rules (actually, I don't have time to do what may hurt your work anyway). Thank you in advance!

Konnichiwa!

[aweenz.livejournal.com]

Hi there!


I'm Aween from Malaysia. An Arashian & doramas fans.
Just like the other subs comm, I will follow & obey all the rules.

Yoroshiku-ne!

Hello!

[beechan93.livejournal.com]

Hi!!! I am Ichibeechan From India. Very glad you opened up your moderation :D
I have read your rules and will abide by them.
Also I hardly comment on post :3 sorry But will surely do so form now on for that really shows appreciation
Arigato for adding me to your Community :)

[lizaphantomhive.livejournal.com]

mmm, I know I said it once before.. but it's one month now and I really want to join this community.. if you don't want me to join tell please so I could leave knowing that I'm not welcomed :( Thank you..

[avantblue.livejournal.com]

Hello, I am Nita and I would like to join this community.

I have read all the statement above.
I promise I will follow your rules.

Thank you.

[rain_drop_111]

Hi,

My name is Majda and I would like to became a member of your community. I read this post and I promise to follow the rules.

Wanna be your member~~

[halina85.livejournal.com]

i want to be your member tooo...

I promise to follow all your rules..

Please approve me..

Thank you

[bingkay-baxia.livejournal.com]

Hi there. I've downloaded from your account before you decided to make a community for your subs and your MV and performance subs has always been my favorites. I understand why there's a need for you to make too. As for the rules, I've read them all and like I've always done so in the other comms I have joined I will abide by them.

Thank you for providing us with subs, it helps a lot for a fan who doesn't have a good command of the Japanese language. It spread the Arashi love really.

I hope you'll accept my request. My name is Ruby but you can call me Bing. I figured I should include that as well.

Yoroshiku onegaishimasu~~~

[hitsuzenkaze.livejournal.com]

May I say that the membership post has such a warm friendly aura. :) I will like to join ur community and I understand and will uphold the rules. I do still love Arashi and I hope the love will continue on strong among the fandom. A little sad to see that it seems to be waning due to lack of subs. So thank you for taking the time out of your full time job to do so. :)

[a-banbury-tale.livejournal.com]

Hi!
I'd really like to join your community! I've read all the rules and I promise to abide by them all! Thanks so much in advance ^_^