Mt-Maigetsu: Issue No 15
This month's banner by Kitten
CONTENTS
A/ What's New in Minitokyo:
Do you want to write for Mai-chan? (And new features around MT)
B/ Ask a Mod Mai-chan's Mail bag!
Mai-chan is sad...
C/ The Adventures of Popular-chan
The last chapter! D=
D/ Play That Funky Music!
I'm your Number 1!
E/ Get to Know Your MT Staff!
Super-Special Interview!
F/ Featured Group
Vector-wallin'
G/ Staff Picks
Art that deserves more love!
H/ Competitions and Projects
Are you missing out on the fun? Join in :D
I/ Group Ads
Looking for a new group to join, or to make new friends?
J/ Have your say!
Mai-chan loves to feel loved!
K/ The Usual Stuff
The enlightening links to Minitokyo Zen-dom...
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A/ RECENTLY IN MINITOKYO...
**ATTENTION faithful readers! The MTM staff are still looking for members who are interested in writing or making
banners for the MTM! If that sounds like you, please send in a sample piece by PMing it to Mai-chan's mailbox. We are
particularly looking for an anime/manga reviewer and/or a music reviewer, but we're up for anything!
More changes around MT
Article written by MapleRose
- Thumbnail URLs are now provided for Wallpapers and Indy Art, in both HTML and BbCode
- If a gallery item is added to a group gallery, the group button will show up on that gallery item page
- Maximum of 4 group buttons are allowed in signatures, to reduce signature size and keep things more tidy
As with new features, there are probably bugs and room for improvement. You can always give your feedback in the forum. Credit system feedback or Gallery changes feedback. Also, the download previews are disabled; to give feedback on whether it should come back or not, check this thread
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B/ MAI-CHAN'S MAILBAG
Mai-chan is sad that she didn't get any mail! :(
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C/ THE ADVENTURES OF POPULAR-CHAN
What Not to Do in MT
Disclaimer: This was written purely for entertainment purposes, no offense is intended in any way. This is a work of fiction; any resemblance to real actual persons, places, or events is purely coincidental. Thanks to BotFreya for all her help ^__~
Part XV: I wish I'd Read the Rules
I-It can't be.
They didn't believe you.
Your plan to pretend that "POpUlaR-cHaN" and "SasukeIsHawt" are different people didn't work. Your accounts for banned again, after being told that you've broken the rules 3 times, therefore, you're not allowed to come back anymore.
Okay, so you might have made some mistakes here and there. But isn't this a little... harsh? Besides, you still couldn't figure out how they found out you created multiple accounts. Just how did they trace "SasukeIsHawt" to "POpUlaR-cHaN", and all your other accounts? It's not like "POpUlaR-cHaN" and "SasukeIsHawt" talked to each other or added each other to their friendlists or anything.
Oh wait. They did.
You forgot that you did add your accounts to each others' friendlists, in particular, "POpUlaR-cHaN"'s, because you wanted her to have more friends so she seems more popular.
Not only that, you faved that vector that managed to stay in POpUlaR-cHaN's gallery, to make it more popular.
Oops.
Okay, so it didn't work telling them that "POpUlaR-cHaN" and those other "people" didn't know each other.
Hmm, what if you argue that they're friends then. Yeah! They could be friends who met somewhere else, like in real life, or on a different site! Yeah, that's why they're from all over the world. And they joined because "POpUlaR-cHaN" told them about MT! That's why they all know "POpUlaR-cHaN" and added her vector to their faves. It's not because they are accounts created by the same person, really!
So you create a new account, pretending to be "POpUlaR-cHaN". Then you create a thread, telling MT about how those other accounts are your friends. Just to make it more convincing, you make up stories about how you met each "friend", and how you told them about MT and asked them to join. Finally, you plead that you've been wronged, how it's unfair, and that the moderators should un-ban you, and your friends.
That should do it, right?
Nope, it still didn't work, as you discovered later.
How come?! How did they know you're the same person?!
You decide to ask some of your friends and random people in other forums how they might be able to know, and someone told you that moderators might be able to tell that you're using the same computer to log in and use all of the accounts.
Oh.
You could say that you were sharing a library computer or something. Although.. in your stories, you said you met some of your friends online.
Um.. now what?
Oh, what about siblings! Yeah, you could say they're your siblings!
Though, you had 10 accounts, and usually people don't have that many siblings. Uh...
Oh! You could say that those accounts were created by your twin sister, who didn't know any better! You probably won't get those accounts back, but you don't care, as long as you can get POpUlaR-cHaN back.
That should work, right? After all, why should you be punished for something your sister did?
Creating another account, you tell MT all about your sob story, of how even though you are twins, your sister is totally mean and evil. It was her who broke the rules, not you, therefore only she should get punished, not you.
Sadly, that story didn't work either.
"But why!" you write, using yet another account, "That was not me! That was my little brother! Why am I being punished by his mistakes?! This is SO unfair!"
But your plea fell to deaf ears.
Desperate, and out of stories, you apologize and plead to the community to un-ban you. You promise never to break the rules again, and that you'll be good from now on. Maybe the sympathy card will work when the complaint card didn't.
Nope, it didn't work. You were told that you should've read the rules and followed them, that you were given many chances, yet you still continued to break the rules. You were told that "all you can do is wish that you had been a good, rule-abiding member of the community, because members who have been banned are not meant to return to Minitokyo."
As you log out of MT for the last time, you wish you'd read the rules and followed them.
And thus, ends the "Adventures of Popular-chan". Remember, if you don't want to end up like her, READ and FOLLOW the RULES
Article written by MapleRose
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D/ PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC!
Artist: Big Bang
Album: Number 1
Release date: October 22, 2008
Label: YG Entertainment, Universal Music Japan
01 Intro
02 Number 1*
03 Make Love*
04 Come Be My Lady
05 Haru Haru (Korean)*
06 With U
07 How Gee
08 Baby Baby (Last Farewell, English ver.)
09 So Beautiful
10 Remember*
11 Heaven (Korean)
12 Everything
13 Always*
14 Candle (Together Forever, Japanese ver.)
*= favorite tracks
Okay, now before I get a whole slew of comments saying "Big Bang isn't a Japanese group", hear me out. This is their first Japanese album, thus I feel it is fair game for a music review. Though... to call it a "Japanese album" is a bit of a misnomer considering the majority of the songs are in English.
What can I say about this album? Full of infectious beats as well as sweet melodies, this album is definitely up on my favorites list. "Number 1", the first actual track (though the Intro is pretty good as well :)) is a high energy hip-hop track that is great to blast while driving. Definitely an explosive way to start the album. Slowing things down a bit is the next track, "Make Love", which is really not as raunchy as one might think from the song title. 'Beautiful mid-tempo love song' is how I would describe it.
Jumping forward to the first of two Korean tracks on the album, "Haru Haru" is by far one of my favorite Big Bang songs. (It's actually my ringtone on my phone right now... ;)) If you've been following any of my other reviews, you'll know I have a weakness for piano parts in songs, and this one definitely falls into that category. Beautiful blend of piano with more of a techno-y song. If you've got a chance, check out the MV for this one with the English subs. In addition to a great score, the lyrics are beautiful as well. Another song that is worthy of note is "So Beautiful". My little sister simply adores this song and while it wasn't quite able to break into my top 5, it is a CLOSE 6th. This one is the epitome of infectious beat. One listen and you'll be bopping along with it. ;)
Rounding out the end of the album are "Always", which is another mid-tempo song in the same category as "Make Love", and "Candle"-- the only Japanese track on the album. To be completely honest, I was not impressed with "Candle". It definitely falls into that slow ballad category. Almost reminds me of old Dru Hill ballads (Am I dating myself by saying that? ^_^') Their Japanese definitely isn't as cringe-worthy as some other groups/artists' attempts. Kind of a 'blah' ending to an otherwise stellar album.
Overall, I was highly impressed with this album, both in terms of content and with their grasp of the English language! Oh my, if I heard some of the songs on the radio and didn't know who they were by, "Korean group" would NOT be the first thing that came to mind. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
More about
the group on Wikipedia
Big
Bang-Number 1 PV
Haru Haru w/
English subs
Article written by fireflywishes
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E/ GET TO KNOW YOUR MT STAFF!
Hellllllo minna-san! This month we have a SUPER SPECIAL interview in store for you! Our
very first interview with an Elite Member! And who better to start us off than the one and only Mai-chan!
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"You've been an Elite Member since you were born... (lucky!) What exactly do Elite members do?"
Eeeto... elite members are to set a good example for the Minitokyo community n_n So that means I was naturally born GOOD ^w^ We move threads and gallery items and help out the mods in general, but of course Mai-chan pwincess power means... eheheh it's a secret - I'm too popular for moving things around ;D
"What's your favorite thing about the MTM?"
My favourite thing about the MTM is getting mail from my fans ^.^ It's like Christmas every day when I log into my account and get a bunch of say, love letters and questions regarding Minitokyo - it makes me feel very happy to be able to answer and help out ^_^ Kekeke
"Speaking of christmas... we've had some members asking the other members of the staff about bringing back the Wintry Wonderland contest... any comments?"
Oh yes! I'd love to see that happen, but my kisses get delayed *blushu* Hope minna-san wasn't too impatient about getting those keke~ I'd LOVE to see another Wintry Wonderland, if the members also want it as well of course ^.^ A show of hands... pretty please? ^__^
"So, we all know that you are one of three sisters here at MT... what do you REALLY think of your sister botchii?"
I feel so sorry for botchii. :( She's just not as popular as me because everyone thinks she's mean and deletes your work! But botchii is a reallyyyyy sweet and pretty girl - I mean, who can hate botchii! I wubbles botchii and YOU SHOULD TOO! ToT
"Do you ever get into fights with botchii or botfreya like most siblings do?"
Well, sometimes when botchii or botfreya is reading my love letters over my shoulders and scream out "NO MAI-CHAN YAMETE, HE'S MYYYY KARESHI!" we get into a fight sometimes. Otherwise we get on as a happy family ^_^ We take plenty of sticker photos---- uwaaa~ kawaiii chiiizu ^.^V
"Well, you know that we all love you (and your sisters)! Do you have any last comments before we end the interview?"
Merry Christmas Minna-san! If Santa doesn't happen to visit you, Mai-chan loves you... if you're nice of course ^_^ Mai-chan doesn't like naughty kids u.u Fufufu~ Minna DAISUKI!
PS: Hontou ni~ be good ^_____^/
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That concludes this month's "Get to Know Your MT Staff!" Remember, if you have a member of the staff that you'd like to know more about or would like to submit a question, send it to (fireflywishes) via PM.
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F/ FEATURED GROUP
Banner by Kitten
is an art group that promotes using vector techniques in wallpapers. A very active group,
the staff features quality wallpapers submitted during the month, and at the end of the month, a "Shining artist of
the month" is chosen from the highlighted walls by member vote. The group has held two successful contests that
drew lots of interesting and creative entries.
article written by MapleRose
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G/ STAFF PICKS
Queen of ... by socketto
Great use of black, white, and red to create such bold contrast. Nice vectoring, I esp like the use of gradients. chosen by MapleRose
The city of blinding lights by filo05
Clean vector, I like the pattern used for his coat. The lighting, combined with the background spotlights create a fitting, busy night-time atmosphere. chosen by MapleRose
dELiGht iN DeLiRiUm by kyubichan
Oddly colourful and full of surprises. It's inspiring to see the distorted abstract design with the addition of vibrant colours. Great work with the typography and I love how each element is well incorporated into the design. chosen by gaara-no-shukaku
Geisha Lady... by hayashinomura
Beautiful character design, I especially love how the hair is drawn and the kimono design. I also like the way shadows and highlights are created using just black and white :) chosen by MapleRose
Do you know of an item you think deserves more love?
You can actually PM Mai-chan about it! Include the gallery item and a short reason why you think it's great. If Mai-chan
also thumbs up, we'll feature it next issue! Just don't nominate your own gallery items X-P Cheeky
cheeky!
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H/ COMPETITIONS AND PROJECTS
(in alphabetical order)
None at the moment
Remember if you don't tell us it's on, we can't tell everyone else. ;)
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I/ GROUP ADS
- Do you draw with pen, pencil, crayons,
tablet or other media? Do you want to improve your skills or share your own talents with other people? Or do you just
plain love doujinshi? Then this group is for you!
- Love vectoring? Then, join this group! It features
high-quality wallpapers and vectors, as well as tutorials for you to learn.
group=] - A misc group for art and discussion.
- An art group for vectoring and
wallpapering.
- A misc group for member over 18 and out of highschool to
interact.
- Because painting is IN.
- A group for Kaleido Star fans to
gather.
- Discuss the newest episodes or random fandom on
Gundam 00!
- Vote for your fave anime characters, check out the different
competitions going on!
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J/ HAVE YOUR SAY!
Want to see your group advertised, we now request you send in your group as well as a short summary of it's purpose or current highlights. This will of course become far more useful that an icon alone. Also if you feel there is a group or a member worthy of nomination in the MTM again please PM it. Questions, comments, whatever, simply PM the MTM with the subject MYVOICE.
Remember the MTM is determined by you! ^^
Below are banners: featured member, featured group, a MTM writer and I <3 MTM banner (free for use by everyone).
Feel free to use these banners anywhere you want- signature, group page, userpage or even personal blog/ site! Please
click them to get the hosting link.
Looking forward to your company next month (and keep sending me PMs T.T)
From botchii, with love
Call me Mai-chan <3
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K/ THE USUAL STUFF
All
about the Mt-Maigetsu: requests, ads and features --> To know how to advertise and nominate your group or member
you would like to see on the MTM!
The Policy --> A must read!
The Userguide
--> For day to day living!
Forum
guidelines --> Keeping it clean!
Common problems and
their solutions --> Got you covered!
Visit HeadQuarters for more juicy goodness or contact your nearest friendly moderator.
Links compiled by LittleJonny100
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