| Pages in topic: [1 2] > | Doing ProZ.com/online resources article for the Linguist - seek interviewees Thread poster: Libero_Lang_Lab
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Hi
Not sure if this is the right forum for this but it seems as good as any.
I\'m doing an article for the Linguist (the UK IOL\'s magazine) on online resources for translators, and specifically community-based interfaces such as Proz. I am interested in what you think are the crucial ingredients for a successful site and what difference Proz, or other sites have made to your working experience - I have my own views, but want the opinions of others. I\'... See more Hi
Not sure if this is the right forum for this but it seems as good as any.
I\'m doing an article for the Linguist (the UK IOL\'s magazine) on online resources for translators, and specifically community-based interfaces such as Proz. I am interested in what you think are the crucial ingredients for a successful site and what difference Proz, or other sites have made to your working experience - I have my own views, but want the opinions of others. I\'d be interested in hearing from anyone who has an informed view on this subject. Perhaps, at this stage, you could just post a quick response here and I can get back to you.
Cheers
Dan ▲ Collapse
| | | | Eva Blanar 
Hungary
Local time: 07:28
English to Hungarian
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| The best thing about ProZ.com | Jan 14, 2003 |
... definitely is its structure, clear-cut and user-friendly: a very remarkable intellectual performance in terms of IT.
The second best thing is the KudoZ facility and then, for me, a long list of additional atractions follows (esp. glossaries, Agency Blue Board, rate statistics, job postings, CAT tools, own profile page). No wonder ProZ.com is a site where you can meet excellent people.
I am glad you\'ll do these interviews, but I don\'t particularl... See more ... definitely is its structure, clear-cut and user-friendly: a very remarkable intellectual performance in terms of IT.
The second best thing is the KudoZ facility and then, for me, a long list of additional atractions follows (esp. glossaries, Agency Blue Board, rate statistics, job postings, CAT tools, own profile page). No wonder ProZ.com is a site where you can meet excellent people.
I am glad you\'ll do these interviews, but I don\'t particularly want to be interviewed, this is just my sincere opinion. ▲ Collapse
| | | | bergazy
Croatia
Local time: 07:28
Croatian to Italian
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| GO AHEAD DAN! | Jan 14, 2003 |
Dear Dan,
just send me a bunch of questions!
I will be glad to give you a hand ))
Bergazy
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| What I love about ProZ.... | Jan 14, 2003 |
It means I\'m not alone any more, stuck here in my wee back room translating away.
Terminology help - YESSSS! I love the help I get when I\'m stuck, and I like to be able to help others.
The forums - help on technical issues from other translators who have experienced similar problems, discussing tax/accountin... See more
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Waiting for the questions!!!
| | | | Anne Lee
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:28
Member (2003)
Dutch to English
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| How ProZ.com inspires good practice | Jan 14, 2003 |
ProZ.com is an ideal resource for free-lance translators to inform, inspire, motivate and teach. You can find information on so many things: links to linguistic sites, CAT tools, terms that have not found their way into dictionaries yet. The site is democratic as well. It even inserts the much-needed dose of humour into the long hours behind the computer. Just discovering that many other translators work long hours was interesting for me. (I think I just talked myself into becoming a Platinum m... See more ProZ.com is an ideal resource for free-lance translators to inform, inspire, motivate and teach. You can find information on so many things: links to linguistic sites, CAT tools, terms that have not found their way into dictionaries yet. The site is democratic as well. It even inserts the much-needed dose of humour into the long hours behind the computer. Just discovering that many other translators work long hours was interesting for me. (I think I just talked myself into becoming a Platinum member.) Would be happy to be interviewed.
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| | | | Lydia Molea
Germany
Local time: 07:28
English to German
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Edward Vreeburg
Netherlands
Local time: 07:28
Member (2008)
English to Dutch
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| Proz - very friendly | Jan 14, 2003 |
As an IT expert and translator I must say that Proz is the easiest, fastest, and most professional looking translator marktetplace ...
It sets the standards for other people to follow (translatorcafe is making a good start) and Aquarius has started their own \"forum/kudos\" like pages...
You really get a community feel here, something that definately lacks on other sites...
If you have any specific questions please don\'t hesitate
| | | | Parrot
Spain
Local time: 07:28
Spanish to English
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| Guinea-Parrot, if that qualifies... | Jan 14, 2003 |
I don\'t have much comparative experience, Dan, since my biggest concern in signing up was terminology and this was the site that filled the bill. However, quite apart from getting the terms right, there are colleagues over here willing to give the best pointers on FINDING THEM. I mean, you don\'t only get the golden eggs, they give you the goose.
| | | | | otvet...mozhno i interviu potom | Jan 14, 2003 |
Privet Danchik!
To answer your question about what makes this site stand out:
The primary reason, in my opinion, is that ProZ focuses on what makes its customers\' work and lives easier and more rewarding. Terminology help solves translation quandaries, thus quicker turnaround, you don\'t waste time on fruitless research, thus more time for other work. The BB, translator search, job bids all have a direct effect on your wallet as well. I see the forums g... See more Privet Danchik!
To answer your question about what makes this site stand out:
The primary reason, in my opinion, is that ProZ focuses on what makes its customers\' work and lives easier and more rewarding. Terminology help solves translation quandaries, thus quicker turnaround, you don\'t waste time on fruitless research, thus more time for other work. The BB, translator search, job bids all have a direct effect on your wallet as well. I see the forums giving a less tangible but no less beneficial contribution: entertainment and information WHILE working. We are, after all, social creatures and the feeling of working alone in Alison\'s proverbial backroom is alleviated.
(note: whenever I tell outsiders that I do translations, invariably I get the question: \"but isn\'t that boring work?\" Little do they know that the usual large-company intrigue and office drama you experience in corporations can be read about in the forums - passively in the comfort of your pajamas...unless, of course, they\'re writing about YOU.) ▲ Collapse
| | | | clauce
Mexico
Local time: 23:28
English to Spanish
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| User-friendly and help | Jan 14, 2003 |
Hi, I agree with Ed Vreeburg: \"Proz is the easiest, fastest, and most professional looking translator marktetplace ...\"
Even as a guest member, I get access to a nice range of services.
Another thing is that its members are constantly participating -and helping each other.
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Ralf Lemster
Germany
Local time: 07:28
English to German
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Hi Dan,
The main reason for my activities on, and for the site is networking - feel free to contact me!
Ralf
| | | | Steffen Pollex (X)
Local time: 07:28
English to German
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| Me too, Dan! | Jan 14, 2003 |
I think, we are all aware of the benefits and advantages of proz. So why should we mind supporting you in your efforts?
All the best
Steffen
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I\'m willing to give you some feedback.
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