03 September 2011 @ 05:47 pm
A question to my flist... I need your opinion  
You know by now that this journal has been practically Arashi-only territory for more than a year, and I don't see that changing in the near future (at least something horrible I don't want to even imagine happens).

I think those of you who want to be/remain my friend no matter what I talk about because it's easy to skip one entry of mine if it doesn't interest you... won't probably be annoyed by this, but I do know not everybody is the same.

There are also several types of Arashi fans. I am not an Arashi fan from their early days, so there are times when I talk about things that old fans will roll their eyes at because it's no news to them or not something relevant from their point of view, or maybe they think I'm wrong and exaggerating...

I'm also an Arashi non-stop-talker-thinker, meaning that here I don't usually talk about my private life, this blog is for I want to talk about and that means all my Arashi thoughts. I do have a busy life but maybe to forget about the stress sometimes RL brings or maybe because I care about them as they were far away living relatives I don't get the chance to meet in person, I do think about them quite a lot.

I care about them all, but it's true that I'm very Jun and Sho biased. That brings me to my question.

I'm planning posting some thoughts that may not be everybody's cup of tea because
a. they are not very positive;
b. are ramblings about recent events;
c. are about a member (not the band) probably any of my favs;
d. may be make me look like a paranoid fan with no life...

I know I'm being vague... so well, here you have it: I want to talk about Jun with the people who also want to discuss what we think/feel should be said/discussed/shared...

So two things: Tell me if you think is a good idea I create that flist group to post about these matters, and if I do so if you want to be included there . I am not defriending anybody... just creating a sub-group for those posts!!

I care what my flist list thinks, but the ultimate decision would be mine... I just need some feedback about it.

*clear throat* [livejournal.com profile] sesquerdo, [livejournal.com profile] andiepiano and [livejournal.com profile] cypros, I kind of took the liberty of taking for granted that you would like to be added to that flist group if I create it (following your latest comments/talks with me) so no need to comment if you don't want/can.

I'm also leaving this post open in case somebody comes here and decide they want to be added...
 
 
Current Mood: drained
 
 
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[identity profile] pirate-genesis.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 04:48 pm (UTC)
If you make the list I'd like to be in it too! I've been thinking (worried, more like) about Jun since I heard about JunStyle ending. Though I hardly listen to it, the decision is too sudden. And he doesn't even give a solid reason for it. =( I'd like to hear the others' opinion about this too.
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[identity profile] dekishimeta.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 04:53 pm (UTC)
Hi Ginger, I appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts with your Flist. I follow your thoughts-posts, because they are very reflective and many a times, reflect what i am thinking about too.. I admire that you are able to write them out and analyze them in such details, whereas for me those thoughts just fill a space in my mind because i couldnt bring them into words.. that's why I really enjoy reading your posts.

personally, im open to non-postive comments about any of them.. because they are humans too..sometimes they also do somethings that not everyone might like.. i think that as fans, we'll be open to both their talents and their faults.. at least that will not turn us into blind adoration for these guys.

I hope i can still remain in your Flist.. can I ? =)
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 3rd, 2011 04:56 pm (UTC)
I'm not taking anybody off my flist!! I am not made for defriending...

What I meant is to create an small group among my flist for those who want to read those posts that maybe other Arashi fans don't want to read. You'll still be getting the whole package, plus those posts I may consider 'dangeous/uncomfortable' for the rest of my flist). So it's mainly to be added to an exclusive group lol! I'll add you to it... ;)
[identity profile] eiko83.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 04:57 pm (UTC)
rises hand !meeee
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[identity profile] nobinobii.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 04:59 pm (UTC)
count me iiiiiiiinnn lol
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http://arashibg.livejournal.com/[identity profile] arashibg.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 05:05 pm (UTC)
I don't know this would be a good idea or not? But i really enjoy your Lj throught the phone because i so busy for my study. I really love to make a new friends and really care and want to read what's my friend wrote... anything... so that i can understand more about everyone... so if you want to make a f-list can you count me in :)...Maybe i'm not active and sorry that if i'm not usually comment and not talk to you much.... forgive me and i kinda worry about Jun right now. anw, i respect your decision ^^
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 3rd, 2011 05:13 pm (UTC)
It's a small subgroup inside my flist group for those posts that may not be everybody's cup of tea... I'll count you in ;)
[identity profile] sociologique.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 05:13 pm (UTC)
When it comes down to it, it's your journal, so you can really write about whatever you want. If you want to create a separate filter or journal, go right ahead; it's your choice. But I know a lot of Arashi-only people don't read or write entries that don't relate to Arashi (it's why I defriended most Arashi-only journals), so I get where you're coming from. If you do decide to, I'd like to be on the filter, since that's probably more relevant to my life than Arashi (sorry, boys. I adore you, but I can't love your fandom)
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 3rd, 2011 05:16 pm (UTC)
In fact, I'm thinking you don't want to be in that filter lol! Since the group is to talk about Arashi... not being there it would spare you of more Arashi coming from me, actually... I appreciate you keeping me when most of my posts are Arashi related... I do like other JE groups (one of them being V6, although I don't post about them) and some kpop bands too... Hope you don't mind keeping me since I do like your journal!
[identity profile] sociologique.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 05:22 pm (UTC)
Ooooh, haha XD I misread (sorry, just woke up). I thought the filter was a separate one for RL stuff and keep the Arashi stuff in your main friends group. I do read the Arashi entries, even if I don't comment, cos I love them forever, I just can't keep up with them sometimes and some of the fans... ಠ_ಠ  You're good people, so don't worry about me defriending you or anything ♥

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[identity profile] genchin612.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 05:22 pm (UTC)
Are you being confused about posting or not posting some not-easy-to-take thoughts ? :)
This is your OWN LJ so you have the rights to do anything you want. If you'd love to discuss about our boys, then do it :). Put some warnings on the header of the post for people who aren't interested, scroll button exists for a reason.
I have few friends in this fandom so I'd love to discuss about fandom-related stuffs with others. Furthermore, I'm a complete Sho and Jun biased (yeah, I know we're the same). I'm always willing to listen to others' opinion about my ultimate biases :D.
Pardon me, my English might be quite awkward to express smoothly. You were very kind to care about your flist's thoughts, you must deserve something ;).
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[identity profile] norathorn.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 05:49 pm (UTC)
I don't mind to read a lot about Jun and Sho, so If you make such a group, count me in ^^
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[identity profile] tuski-no-hime.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 05:51 pm (UTC)
i know we haven't really spoken and i apologize for my lack of existence here in lj ... been really busy with RL situations ...

but i adore your journal and adore all the posts that you put up!

whatever decision you make, i hope you do it to where its most comfortable for you!!!!

^^ ~ <3
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[identity profile] misseri44.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 06:43 pm (UTC)
Hi, i'm not an arashi fan but i don't mind seeing these posts in my flist, but if you decide to create a flist group for that, it's okay with me
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[identity profile] misnangy.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 07:29 pm (UTC)
I'm so curious so of course I'd like to be in! lol

Seriously, I think girls who think that they are all wonderful and the men the most perfect on earth are actually the "paranoid fans with no life" type .
If you like a thing ( a man, a band ... ) it's for his good and bad sides no?
And honestly men too perfect are a little boring... and Arashi are all except boring!

Or maybe it's just me because I'm so like Nino with my sharp tongue lol

Anyway I think that it's your journal so you can write about whatever you want.
If someone doesn't like it he doesn't read, that's all!
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[identity profile] sesquerdo.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 10:06 pm (UTC)
Honestly, I think you can write about anything in your LJ since it is your blog anyway... But, it is really nice of you to be worried about all your friends here since not all of them are Arashi fans and not all of them like to read reflexive posts… Whatever it will be your decision, I think everybody will respect it! ^.^
As for me, of course I want to be part of your flist group! ^.^ Like I have already said to you, I am really worried about Jun-kun and about Arashi and it would be great to read others opinions and thoughts so I won´t go crazy thinking alone about all of this…
And if anyone thinks of you like a paranoid fan with no life, well, they will think the same about me! XD
Take care! ^.^
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[identity profile] kanu-x.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 11:25 pm (UTC)
Add me to that flist. Even though I might not participate or comment, I do like to lurk and read, especially what other people think. I find it interesting to find differences and sometimes even similarities. I love all the members of Arashi, despite being biased, so even Jun and Sho are much loved by me. Also, I'm a new fan so anything old that you might not know, I feel the same. :p
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 3rd, 2011 11:27 pm (UTC)
Added! I have already posted using that filter, so you may be able to see my latest entry about Jun...
[identity profile] meenie-moo.livejournal.com on September 3rd, 2011 11:35 pm (UTC)
Hai ginger,,it's almost an half year i followed ur lj,,since i like to read ur thoughts about our favorite boys.. I found ur journal because we have same bias over sho and jun because they're also my otp.. Sorry because i've never comment in your post before because I'm not good with words and real life is really sucks that makes me inactive on lj.. But i really love your journal.. If u don't mind i'd like to be in.. Especially after what happened last time when jun announced that he will end junstyle,,it made me worry about them.. Thanks..
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 3rd, 2011 11:39 pm (UTC)
Thank you for finding my journal interesting! I added you as friend and to the filter. You may be able to read my last entry about Jun... I would love to read your thoughts about it, if possible too ;)
[identity profile] limegummi.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 12:44 am (UTC)
I'd love to hear what you have to say; a lot of what I know about Arashi these days is what I read from the journals on my flist (I filter out the comms half the time when I'm busy/can't be bothered).

I also don't think there's anything wrong with expressing an honest opinion about them - isn't it a natural byproduct of being an attentive fan?
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 4th, 2011 09:41 am (UTC)
I added you to the filter. I have already written a post using that filter (my latest one, posted last night my time... Hope to read your opinion about it ;))
[identity profile] dhannylyn.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 01:22 am (UTC)
Me wants to be included in your flist ginger-chan *pretty pretty please*

Me loves your rambling, failing and paranoid-fan-without-life ranting.. for I feel the same in every bit of words in your post! ^_^ Love reading all your post.. not to mention, I always get to know latest news from you, esp. with Arashi

I'm not an early arashi fan as well and I like reading other stuffs aside from Arashi.. so I think.. well, I'm sure.. whatever you post in the near future.. I will still read and enjoy reading it <3 <3 <3
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 4th, 2011 09:43 am (UTC)
I added you to the filter. I posted already an entry about Jun and my thoughts. I'd love to read what you think ;)
[identity profile] maricha74.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 01:44 am (UTC)
I think that it's your lj and you should write what you want and when you want
but it's cool ask to for people's opinions

i would like to participate in your sub list if it's ok with you


ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 4th, 2011 09:47 am (UTC)
I'd hit myself for forgetting you, because I did know that you may be interested. I added you to the filter. I posted last night about Jun, so if you can, I'd love to read your thoughts... ;)
[identity profile] musicandninjas.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 02:12 am (UTC)
I don't comment really, but I do lurk and read many of your posts. I think they're very interesting and thoughtful. I'm also a pretty recent fan and I'm still getting to know the group. If it's okay with you, I'd like to join.
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 4th, 2011 09:48 am (UTC)
Added. I posted one entry using the filter. I'd love to read your thoughts...
[identity profile] kikintae.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 05:09 am (UTC)
count me in. I not much of a writer. But i love hearing people thought on arashi and jun.
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 4th, 2011 09:49 am (UTC)
Added. I posted one entry using the filter. I'd love to read your thoughts...
[identity profile] showjuro.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 02:10 pm (UTC)
I don't mind reading anything :D And I don't think there is anything wrong with your entries either :)
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[identity profile] nunuuu.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 02:20 pm (UTC)
Count me in. You know I'm always up for those kinds of posts. :)
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[identity profile] keiko-artemis.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 03:31 pm (UTC)
i dont mind whatever topic you post....so i would like to be included in the flist, if you will allow...both your bias :)
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[identity profile] fog-dancer.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 04:42 pm (UTC)
I am not on your flist (and just stumbled across your journal) but I'd find it interesting to read...not everything is light and sparkles in Arashi world, imo.
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 4th, 2011 04:57 pm (UTC)
I added you. But I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you... I just needed to explained some worried thoughts I have to get the out of my system... but I'm always open to know more of how things really are or how others see it ;)

welcome!
[identity profile] coeur-delanuit.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 06:21 pm (UTC)
I've been a failboat at commenting most anything on LJ recently >.>, but I read your entries and would love to be included on the filter. I get curious about other people's thoughts, and I don't suffer the delusion that they're perfect/that everything has to always be sparkles and roses, so I won't be bothered if it's not positive. ♥
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 4th, 2011 06:24 pm (UTC)
done! ;) I already posted yesterday using that filter... ;)
[identity profile] coeur-delanuit.livejournal.com on September 4th, 2011 06:26 pm (UTC)
Thanks~ ♥!
[identity profile] sheccid1385.livejournal.com on September 5th, 2011 05:38 am (UTC)
Hello Ginger, I've just read about your thoughts of jun and I'm really interested in read about it.. because I also have some thoughts about the latest news, for that reason I would appreciate if you add me in your flist group.
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[identity profile] chynnawitch.livejournal.com on September 5th, 2011 05:38 am (UTC)
Hi Ginger!
Please count me in! I agree with your posts and am Sakumoto biased myself! Lets share our thoughts. :)
XO
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[identity profile] nikkidryadia.livejournal.com on September 5th, 2011 12:09 pm (UTC)
Hi Ginger!

Can be added to flist, please? Even though I might not participate a lot, I do like to lurk and read, especially what other people think. Thank you!!
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[identity profile] missmomoko.livejournal.com on September 5th, 2011 08:49 pm (UTC)
I would love to be added! I think the thing that lacks in many comms is the ability to discuss and speculate whatever it is about our favourite members e.t.c!
ginger001[personal profile] ginger001 on September 5th, 2011 08:53 pm (UTC)
Added ! ;)
[identity profile] dictionarysays.livejournal.com on September 7th, 2011 01:50 am (UTC)
ADD ME TO THIS LIST MOST DEFINITELY.
Being able to discuss freely is one of the things that makes fandom so fun. :DD
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[identity profile] kaltheas.livejournal.com on September 10th, 2011 07:00 pm (UTC)
gomen am so late to notice this...but please...count me in ginger^_^you know i love your thoughts...especially with Junkun lolz^_^ XD hehehe and though i won't be able to comment most of the time, rest assured that you gave me so much joy and hehehe's from reading them^_^♥♥♥ARIGATO!!!am always grateful to you! God bless you!
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