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Frequently Asked Questions

There are some questions that Sakura gets fairly often. This page addresses the most common questions that Sakura has gotten over the years. If after reviewing this page you have additional questions, please see the Contact page for more information about how to have your concerns addressed.

Select a Question: How did you make your web site, Sakura's Senshi Circle?
Sakura's Senshi Circle has gone through a lot of changes over the many years it has been online. Suffice to say that Sakura has worked very hard in expanding her knowledge of Sailor Moon and web development to get the site to where it is today. She also got a lot help her wonderful boyfriend. ^_^ The site is mainly CSS coding and Sakura writes all the HTML for the content of the pages. For a detailed history of SSC, please visit the History page.
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How often is this site updated/When is the next update?
Sakura updates as much as possible, as much as needed, and as much as she has time to dedicate to this hobby. In the summer and on school breaks Sakura tries to keep things pretty regular, but there are bound to be lapses. While school is in session, it's another story. Studies come first! ^_^ This site is a hobby for Sakura and it is in no way a full time job.
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Will Sakura make a web page for me?
Sakura will have to apologize to all you web designers just starting out, but she really does not have the time to make a web page for you. She actually would like to encourage you to keep learning and trying! Check out Lissa Explains It All! An HTML guide for Kids!. Sakura learned almost everything she knows from that site many years ago. ^^ Just remember, we all start somewhere.
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How did Sakura get a domain (www.sailorastera.com)?
The domain name was purchased from NS.com and the hosting is at phpwebhosting.com.
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When will Sailor Moon be on TV again? Will you put Sailor Moon back on TV?
Sakura is in no way connected with the licensing of the Sailor Moon anime. Since the rights to Sailor Moon have expired in the US, it is unlikely that Sailor Moon will be on US TV again.
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How many sibling sites does Sakura have?
Sakura presently has 15 sibling sites. These sites are affiliates of SSC because Sakura has close ties with those who run these pages.
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Can my site be a sister site to SSC?
Sorry but Sakura is not looking for any more sibling sites at this time. If you would like, you could alternatively contact her about a link exchange.
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What is a sibling site?
Sibling sites (or sister sites) are run by webmasters or mistresses who help each other out by giving ideas, making graphics, writing stories, drawing fanart, and giving opinions. And of course, sibling sites link to one another in a special location. Most of the time sibling sites have some sort of connection or relationship beyond just links though. Often web hosts are good friends or have known each other for a long time. Sakura feels that her sibling sites are all high quality web sites that are worth her visitor's time to check out.
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Why don't your ALT tags on the Sibling Site Senshi Circle tell me where the link will take me? All they say is 'Follow Sailor...!' which tells me nothing.
When Sakura originally made SSC, the manga image of the senshi all together holding hands in a circle was her main image and inspiration. When Sakura decided to find sibling sites Sakura wanted to do it by incorporating the 'Senshi circle' in the process. None of Sakura's sibling sites are more important than another, so the fairest way for her to link them fairly was the idea she had to image map the 'Senshi Circle' and link each senshi to a site. Thus far, Sakura's sibling sites have enjoyed choosing a senshi. So, it is not that Sakura does not want you to know where your click will take you, it is only that Sakura wishes to be fair to those that support her. For those of you who absolutely must know, there is a way to find out where the senshi take you but will have to find it yourself. :)
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How come Sakura didn't give me the award I applied for?
That's easy. If you didn't get the award you wanted it's because Sakura didn't feel you deserved it. It may sound harsh, but Sakura is a strict judge and won't just put her seal of approval on anything. If you received an award other than the one you asked for, then Sakura must have felt that suited your site better. If you are concerned that your award request was lost, feel free to contact Sakura. It's also possible that she hasn't gotten to it yet since she slacks off on awards a lot. ^^;
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How do I apply for an award from SSC?
Please visit the Awards for You page, read the rules, and fill out the application form. Please note that there is often a month or so delay in your application being processed.
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Can I give Sakura and award for her page?
Sure! Send 'em in! Sakura loves getting rewarded for all her efforts! Visit the contact page for how to reach Sakura. Be sure to tell her your web page URL so she can link back to you.
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Hey! Sakura has my senshi up in her gallery! OR Hey! Sakura used my senshi on one of her banners/buttons/graphics! IT'S MY SENSHI!!!
Sakura reserves the right to use her artwork in any representational graphic work including banners, buttons, ads, graphics, display, etc. All of those who request from Otaku Inclinations agree to the Terms of Service provided on the web page and as was stated in the TOS, part 4 of Disclaimer / Request Rules: "OI has all artist's right's to the work. We claim the right to use it in banners, layouts, galleries, ads, etc. as we see fit without permission from the requester." The hand drawn images are still property of Sakura even if the character is intellectually your own.
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Why doesn't Sakura make Otaku Senshi Edited Art anymore?
While Sakura really enjoyed her days of Otaku Senshi Edited Art, she has now found she has less and less time to do the edits. Presently, she finds it is much easier and faster to do requested images by hand. It is unlikely that Sakura will be returning to edits.
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Where can I request an image from Sakura?
Sakura is now a Request Guardian at the Tower of Time. You can check the "Requests" sections of the Forum to see the status of Sakura's Requests. The Tower also features many other talented otaku senshi request artists.
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How did Sakura come up with her characters/stories/plots?
Sailor Astera was Sakura's first otaku senshi. She wanted to create a senshi that was evil, but not REALLY evil, just slightly mislead. She came up with the story from trying to figure out what the asteroid belt meant in the Sailor Moon universe. Granted, at the time, Sakura did not know about the Asteroid Senshi; so she figured that the asteroid belt must have been a planet at one time and there should be a senshi for it. Scientific evidence suggests that this is not in fact true, but it will still interesting in the context of the SM universe. Born was the idea of Astera that has now changed many times over. The new story contains explainations for these contradictions with canon.

The Sailor Opals were a team made up to fill in the purpose of the story idea which was created first; Sakura is working to develop their profiles more completely. Unit CP-X01 was created as a senshi that had no 'magical' powers but relied on physical force; Sailor Tiane was created as a necessary component to the story of Unit. The rest of Sakura's senshi have stemmed from ideas she has had about the Sailor Moon universe and the galaxy. Sailor Nibiru holds a special signifigance to Sakura because she is a memorial to her father who passed away in 2006.
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I have a fanfic, will Sakura post it?
Please see the Get Involved page for details about submitting material to SSC.
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Is Sailor Astera a real Sailor Moon character? What season/book is she in?
Sailor Astera, as well as all of the fan characters and stories Sakura has created are all just fan-based and made up. Astera is an 'otaku senshi', also called a 'fan senshi', or a made-up sailor senshi. She is one of a very large expanse of such characters throughout all of the online Sailor Moon community.
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Will Sakura post my fanart?
Please see the Get Involved page for details about submitting material to SSC.
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Can Sakura teach me how to draw (anime)?
Sakura cannot teach you how to draw. The truth is, if you want to draw, practicing is the best thing. Talk to your parents and see if they can get you into some private art classes. Get a sketch pad and draw from pictures you print off the internet. Drawing well doesn't come overnight (all though some people are born with the talent) so keep working at it. Also, check out Drawing 101 & Drawing 110! ^_^ It is at least a good place to start!
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Is Sakura's real name Sakura
No, it's Sarah. But Sakura is preferred when in an online "Sailor Moon" context because it is how everyone knows her.
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How old is Sakura?
Sakura is 23
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