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 6th, 2012 01:37 (UTC)I would like to request to join in this community :)
I've read everything here and definitely will follow the rules as it stated.
I would love to spam you gifs but ahh.. I don't know how to do so (yet).
Hope that I will know how to do so in the future to spam you. Haha ^^;;;;
Thank you in advance. :)
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January 18th, 2012 13:29 (UTC)(no subject)
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January 6th, 2012 01:37 (UTC)Have read all the rules and will follow them :)
Thanks for sharing all the goodies and keep up the good work *waves*
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January 18th, 2012 13:40 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:38 (UTC)no subject
January 18th, 2012 13:57 (UTC)Hi IIII
January 6th, 2012 01:38 (UTC)Let's me join your comn. ne.
So I give you my word that I will not Reuploading or post
it anywhere.. and follow all your RULES.
A ri Ga To
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January 6th, 2012 01:42 (UTC)I'm Arashi girl fan from Thailand.
I appreciate for you to create this community.
I have read your post and I will respect your all rules.
Thank you in advance >////
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January 18th, 2012 14:02 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:45 (UTC)I also like to thank you for all the effort you have put into subbing as I know how tedious it can be.
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January 18th, 2012 13:31 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:48 (UTC)Anyway, just to say that I did read your post (no assumption needed) and I hope to be able to be a part of your rainbowy community!
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January 18th, 2012 13:32 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:49 (UTC)Thank you for your subs and shares !
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January 18th, 2012 13:14 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:51 (UTC)I've read the entire post and I am willing to abide by all the rules! :)
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January 18th, 2012 13:33 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:51 (UTC)Thank you for subbing and sharing in advance. Looking forward to your releases. Happy New Year~
Cheers! ^^
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January 18th, 2012 13:33 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:52 (UTC)I have read the rules and promise to follow all of them :)
thank you for sharing your subs! ^^
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January 18th, 2012 14:05 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:52 (UTC)I promise to follow your rules
thank you very much for add me and everything that you do
It makes me (one fan's arashi) so happy ^^
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January 18th, 2012 14:08 (UTC)Hi
January 6th, 2012 01:53 (UTC)I'd love to join your community^^
I have read all the rules and promise to do it
Hope you will accept me soon :D
Thanks before
Re: Hi
January 18th, 2012 13:14 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:54 (UTC)no subject
January 18th, 2012 13:57 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:55 (UTC)I promise I'll abide all your rules, it's just my personal viewing only.
Thanks a lot for all your hardworking!
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January 18th, 2012 13:41 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:55 (UTC)i wanna join this community too..promise you to abise all the rules stated above..yoroshiku ne~ ^^
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January 18th, 2012 13:46 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:56 (UTC)thank you for opening this community
I read the rule and I promise to follow them
thanks again :)
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January 18th, 2012 13:58 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:56 (UTC)I promise to abide by all of the rules! ^__^
Thank you!
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January 18th, 2012 14:06 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:57 (UTC)i read the post and i'm glad you decided to set up a community for your releases. i promise to follow all the rules and i appreciate all the work subbers do. hope to join your community and i'm looking forward to your releases. =)
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January 18th, 2012 14:03 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:58 (UTC)no subject
January 18th, 2012 13:58 (UTC)joining!
January 6th, 2012 01:59 (UTC)Re: joining!
January 18th, 2012 13:59 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 01:59 (UTC)Please let me join this community. :D
I promise I will follow all the rules ^o^)//
Thank you~
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January 18th, 2012 14:09 (UTC)(no subject)
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January 6th, 2012 02:00 (UTC)i read all your rules and i promise to follow them and also rest assured that all your subbed vids will be for my personal use/happiness only~ ;)
and last of all congratulations and thank you for sharing arashi with international fans like us! ♥♥♥
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January 18th, 2012 14:10 (UTC)Putting my hands up !!!
January 6th, 2012 02:00 (UTC)Thanks to arashi fandom i was able to find someone who share the same passion for arashi than me so it would be a waste that i destroy your hard work right ???
Looking forward to seeing more from you,
yoroshiku onegaishimasu !!!
Re: Putting my hands up !!!
January 18th, 2012 14:56 (UTC)no subject
January 6th, 2012 02:01 (UTC)This is to say that I have read the contents of the membership post. As I have commented on other communities, I will abide by the rules. I hope constructive criticism is welcome, but for the most part, I hardly have any complaints with whatever anyone decides to work on as a project.
I hope to hear from you soon.
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January 18th, 2012 15:06 (UTC)Welcome to the community~