[Translation] TEAMAyu blog: 27 October: Addressing Twitter

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

Originally Posted by waterballoon

okay I'm just gonna be honest and say it here outright, sorry if it offends anyone:

her message sounds so contrived and diplomatic... if she only shows her real self on TA then what is she on Twitter? Her fake self? I'm sorry but I know it's hard for Ayu too but I'm sick of how she always "brings down" the people on Twitter just to boost the TA members' egos.

I'm very sorry for saying that, and I'm sorry if ur a TA member, but face it, that's the truth. I bet Ayu isn't even happy typing all that and it's ugh breaking my heart so much and pissing me off so much too...

but thank you misa-chan for translating this, it must have been tough on u too~

I agree COMPLETELY.

[MissElin_]

Well, you can understand why she feels more like herself in TA then Twitter just because of one main reason.

You can't write long messages in Twitter. Twitter will always be on the surface and light. It's not fake, just... short.

In TA Ayu have written long messages. I still remeber the long long long ones she wrote about her friend who died, about the release of CDL 07-08 DVD that was just heartbreaking, the one about A WORLD IS ONE book and her loosing her hearing (imagine those messages in just a tweet). I mean, those feelings can't never ever be summarized in such a short message that Twitter is.

And therefore it's pretty natural that she feels more like herself in TA then Twitter. It is and always will be stronger.

[Queen Bee]

Originally Posted by waterballoon

okay I'm just gonna be honest and say it here outright, sorry if it offends anyone:

her message sounds so contrived and diplomatic... if she only shows her real self on TA then what is she on Twitter? Her fake self? I'm sorry but I know it's hard for Ayu too but I'm sick of how she always "brings down" the people on Twitter just to boost the TA members' egos.

I'm very sorry for saying that, and I'm sorry if ur a TA member, but face it, that's the truth. I bet Ayu isn't even happy typing all that and it's ugh breaking my heart so much and pissing me off so much too...

but thank you misa-chan for translating this, it must have been tough on u too~

I have to ask but how has Ayu ever "brought down" the people on twitter?

Originally Posted by MissElin_

Well, you can understand why she feels more like herself in TA then Twitter just because of one main reason.

You can't write long messages in Twitter. Twitter will always be on the surface and light. It's not fake, just... short.

In TA Ayu have written long messages. I still remeber the long long long ones she wrote about her friend who died, about the release of CDL 07-08 DVD that was just heartbreaking, the one about A WORLD IS ONE book and her loosing her hearing (imagine those messages in just a tweet). I mean, those feelings can't never ever be summarized in such a short message that Twitter is.

And therefore it's pretty natural that she feels more like herself in TA then Twitter. It is and always will be stronger.

I have to agree with you COMPLETELY.

[waterballoon]

Originally Posted by Ayumi626

I have to ask but how has Ayu ever "brought down" the people on twitter?

Of course she hasn't outright said, "Oh I think the fans who follow me on Twitter are less awesome than u guys!" or anything like that, but it's what she says to TA, "I only show my real self to you guys...", I mean maybe it's a miscommunication or something but doesn't it also mean that she shows her "fake" self to Twitter/other places?

I understand how she can be more "herself" in TA though; writing longer messages and being able to post more everyday photos of herself and all that, but again Twitter is more convenient too I guess?

But Ayu has said it right, there ARE fans out there who'd love to join TA but can't for their own reasons but who support her with the same heart as the TA peeps. I personally can't afford the TA membership at all and I don't have any credit/debit cards so I can't apply for a membership too, but I love Ayu and support her just as much as the TA peeps/anyone else, and I'm glad she's acknowledging our existence

[Queen Bee]

Originally Posted by waterballoon

Of course she hasn't outright said, "Oh I think the fans who follow me on Twitter are less awesome than u guys!" or anything like that, but it's what she says to TA, "I only show my real self to you guys...", I mean maybe it's a miscommunication or something but doesn't it also mean that she shows her "fake" self to Twitter/other places?

I understand how she can be more "herself" in TA though; writing longer messages and being able to post more everyday photos of herself and all that, but again Twitter is more convenient too I guess?

But Ayu has said it right, there ARE fans out there who'd love to join TA but can't for their own reasons but who support her with the same heart as the TA peeps. I personally can't afford the TA membership at all and I don't have any credit/debit cards so I can't apply for a membership too, but I love Ayu and support her just as much as the TA peeps/anyone else, and I'm glad she's acknowledging our existence

Okay. I get what you mean now. Twitter is more convenient but it has it's downside since you can only use up to 140 characters I believe so she can only say so much. It is very nice to see Ayu point out that those who aren't part of TA love her just as much.

[waterballoon]

Originally Posted by Ayumi626

Okay. I get what you mean now. Twitter is more convenient but it has it's downside since you can only use up to 140 characters I believe so she can only say so much. It is very nice to see Ayu point out that those who aren't part of TA love her just as much.

I think the thing is.. because Twitter is that short & convenient, it'd be much more easier for her to give little shout outs like, "new album might be out!" or "hmm I'm preparing costumes for CDL!" instead of having to post it via TA Diary (well she uses her iPhone to do that now but whatever lol)...

I mean, this whole drama started because people couldn't understand the different contexts behind her posting in Twitter & TA I guess... if only we could all understand the different type of messages under the different types of contexts in their own situations that Ayu has... wouldn't it be so much better?

[Queen Bee]

Originally Posted by waterballoon

I think the thing is.. because Twitter is that short & convenient, it'd be much more easier for her to give little shout outs like, "new album might be out!" or "hmm I'm preparing costumes for CDL!" instead of having to post it via TA Diary (well she uses her iPhone to do that now but whatever lol)...

I think it would be much easier if she did give little shout outs on twitter and then full blown details about everything in TA?

Originally Posted by waterballoon

I mean, this whole drama started because people couldn't understand the different contexts behind her posting in Twitter & TA I guess... if only we could all understand the different type of messages under the different types of contexts in their own situations that Ayu has... wouldn't it be so much better?

I really like what you said here!

Originally Posted by MissElin_

Well, you can understand why she feels more like herself in TA then Twitter just because of one main reason.

You can't write long messages in Twitter. Twitter will always be on the surface and light. It's not fake, just... short.

In TA Ayu have written long messages. I still remeber the long long long ones she wrote about her friend who died, about the release of CDL 07-08 DVD that was just heartbreaking, the one about A WORLD IS ONE book and her loosing her hearing (imagine those messages in just a tweet). I mean, those feelings can't never ever be summarized in such a short message that Twitter is.

And therefore it's pretty natural that she feels more like herself in TA then Twitter. It is and always will be stronger.

Agreed. I will respect Ayu's wishes. Thanks for all your hard work, Misa-chan and Ayu-sama. I'm very sorry that she has to put up with little drama. I'm glad she can be herself at TA, though. Even though I can't join, I want Ayumi-sama to know that my heart is united with hers through her songs and wonderfully powerful messages.