Members of ngemu: We need your help.

**Betamax** · July 5th, 2004

Hi folks

.

As some of you may or may not be aware, about a month or 2 ago issues were raised as to to how this forum was being managed. In a nutshell the complaints were due to a "lack of consistancy" between the actions of the admins on this board.

In order to help resolve this situation we have been working to redraft the forums rules and create admin guidelines. This is so decisions made by admins are consistant and fair, and that members are aware of what is and is not appropraite on these forums.

In order that this be clear to all who visit these forums, we have decided that these new set of rules need to be translated into a range of languages. This does not mean that we are going to permit multiple languages: English is still the primary language here. This is so that our rules/guidelines are perfectly clear to all, no matter what your native language should be.

Anyways: this thread is a call out for translators. We could like to cover as many langauages as possible. If you can speak 2 or more languages fluently, and wish to help, either post a reply below or get in touch with me via PM.

Thanks,
Beta.

caipirinha · July 5th, 2004

I would glady translate it to brazillian portuguese

(it can be used as a general portuguese one but it may sound funny/weird to people from other countries)

Takmadeus · July 5th, 2004

I can translate it to spanish, if you want

Proto · July 5th, 2004

Hmm.... im guessing that multiple translations into the different regional variations of a single language are not needed.... in the remote case it is i could do it for mexican spanish

caipirinha · July 5th, 2004

well I was thinking about that, I guess we could try making both and then comparing it to see if it's too different,if not use just one.
it's more about commodity , being able to read something written in a way you're used to is much more comfortable.

**I-Chan** · July 5th, 2004

Then i can make it spaniard spanish

F-3582 · July 5th, 2004

I could translate them into german (if Bobbi didn't already claim it...).

Sera · July 5th, 2004

I could translate them into tagalog (filipino language) but then, I doubt that my fellow filipinos wouldnt be able to understand english rules anyway.

Norbi · July 5th, 2004

I could translate it into polish.

Grv · July 5th, 2004

Meh.. very well, I feel it's time I do something useful for this great forum aswell.

The only languages I know fluently are dutch and english. My german and french are lacking compared to that of some other board members, no doubt. So unless Samor got dutch covered already, msg me.

Metalmurphy · July 5th, 2004

Let caipirinha translate them to Brazilian Portuguese and i can translate it to Standard Portuguese

permalink · July 5th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by klatch

Meh.. very well, I feel it's time I do something useful for this great forum aswell.

The only languages I know fluently are dutch and english. My german and french are lacking compared to that of some other board members, no doubt. So unless Samor got dutch covered already, msg me.

they don't trust me

Player-X · July 5th, 2004

I can do Malay and Chinese

Grv · July 5th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samor

they don't trust me

.. and that's why you're an admin. You need a better excuse.

**Chrono Archangel** · July 5th, 2004

I can do French if no one has done it yet.

Esturk · July 5th, 2004

It seems some of the admins here are simply not doing anything useful. I'm not going to point fingers, but it seems to me that it is this way.

No offense to anyone.

Definately not saying that I could do a better job, as I would never want to.

As for translating the rules, good idea. I think if doing so will allow more people to read the rules, then so be it. However, how many people that post in English can't also READ English?

permethium · July 5th, 2004

I could help with the translation in Afrikaans (Native South-African Language)

Boltzmann · July 5th, 2004

I could translate it to brazilian portuguese, but it seems that caipirinha has already volunteered for the job.

I could translate it to Klingon, though. Are there any Klingons visiting this forum?

**Betamax** · July 5th, 2004

Well I've seen stranger langauges here.

Takmadeus · July 6th, 2004

Well.... having a different language selkection can be useful..... I guess l33t speak counts as an independent language, so if you want me to take on that responsability it's fine with me

July 5th, 2004	#1 (permalink)
Betamax Resident Movie Critic Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 9,480	Members of ngemu: We need your help. Hi folks . As some of you may or may not be aware, about a month or 2 ago issues were raised as to to how this forum was being managed. In a nutshell the complaints were due to a "lack of consistancy" between the actions of the admins on this board. In order to help resolve this situation we have been working to redraft the forums rules and create admin guidelines. This is so decisions made by admins are consistant and fair, and that members are aware of what is and is not appropraite on these forums. In order that this be clear to all who visit these forums, we have decided that these new set of rules need to be translated into a range of languages. This does not mean that we are going to permit multiple languages: English is still the primary language here. This is so that our rules/guidelines are perfectly clear to all, no matter what your native language should be. Anyways: this thread is a call out for translators. We could like to cover as many langauages as possible. If you can speak 2 or more languages fluently, and wish to help, either post a reply below or get in touch with me via PM. Thanks, Beta. __________________ Superior marketing of an inferior product will always win over inferior marketing of a superior product.

July 5th, 2004	#2 (permalink)
caipirinha Change your heart Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,986	I would glady translate it to brazillian portuguese (it can be used as a general portuguese one but it may sound funny/weird to people from other countries) Last edited by caipirinha; July 5th, 2004 at 01:14.

July 5th, 2004	#3 (permalink)
Takmadeus The Legendary Journey Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In real life Posts: 4,040	I can translate it to spanish, if you want __________________ Made with the GIMP

July 5th, 2004	#4 (permalink)
Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 5,232	Hmm.... im guessing that multiple translations into the different regional variations of a single language are not needed.... in the remote case it is i could do it for mexican spanish __________________ The awards results are out!! Be sure to check the corresponding thread on the announcements forum

July 5th, 2004	#5 (permalink)
caipirinha Change your heart Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,986	well I was thinking about that, I guess we could try making both and then comparing it to see if it's too different,if not use just one. it's more about commodity , being able to read something written in a way you're used to is much more comfortable. Last edited by caipirinha; July 5th, 2004 at 01:54.

July 5th, 2004	#6 (permalink)
I-Chan Ex Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Spain Posts: 3,083	Then i can make it spaniard spanish __________________ "I'm living in a dream I can't wake from" Core 2 Duo 6600 FSB 1066 \| 2048 MB DDR2 PC2 6400 800 MHZ \| NVIDIA 8800 GTS \| Sound Blaster Audigy 4 \| Seagate Barracuda 250GB SATAII+WD Caviar 250GB \| Dell 3007WFP-HC 30" Widescreen

July 5th, 2004	#7 (permalink)
F-3582 Back to regular business Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in Sachsen Posts: 3,232	I could translate them into german (if Bobbi didn't already claim it...). __________________ In a world without walls and fences - who needs Windows and Gates? Last edited by F-3582; July 5th, 2004 at 11:39.

July 5th, 2004	#8 (permalink)
Sera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 2,963	I could translate them into tagalog (filipino language) but then, I doubt that my fellow filipinos wouldnt be able to understand english rules anyway.

July 5th, 2004	#9 (permalink)
Norbi Do not feed Join Date: May 2004 Location: TBA Posts: 933	I could translate it into polish.

July 5th, 2004	#10 (permalink)
Grv de-vowel'd Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Холандија Posts: 1,499	Meh.. very well, I feel it's time I do something useful for this great forum aswell. The only languages I know fluently are dutch and english. My german and french are lacking compared to that of some other board members, no doubt. So unless Samor got dutch covered already, msg me. __________________ Signed, --"Not young enough to know everything."

July 5th, 2004	#11 (permalink)
Metalmurphy Ataru Moroboshi Fan =) Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portugal, Oporto Posts: 5,742	Let caipirinha translate them to Brazilian Portuguese and i can translate it to Standard Portuguese __________________ -------------------------------- Computer Specs ---------------------------------- Intel Pentium IV Prescott 3.0 HT → 4x 512MB DDR-DIMM → ASUS GF 6800 GT Sound Blaster X-Fi → 2x Maxtor 80 GB (RAID 0) Hitachi 19'' Monitor → Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theater --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 5th, 2004	#13 (permalink)
Player-X Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: From Kuching in Malaysia now stuck in Houston Texas Posts: 9,110	I can do Malay and Chinese

July 5th, 2004	#15 (permalink)
Chrono Archangel Administrator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 6,902	I can do French if no one has done it yet. __________________ When Pigs Fly: The Death of Oink, the Birth of Dissent, and a Brief History of Record Industry Suicide.

July 5th, 2004	#16 (permalink)
Esturk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,955	It seems some of the admins here are simply not doing anything useful. I'm not going to point fingers, but it seems to me that it is this way. No offense to anyone. Definately not saying that I could do a better job, as I would never want to. As for translating the rules, good idea. I think if doing so will allow more people to read the rules, then so be it. However, how many people that post in English can't also READ English?

July 5th, 2004	#17 (permalink)
permethium Fallout Fanatic Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shady Sands Posts: 312	I could help with the translation in Afrikaans (Native South-African Language) __________________ AMD Athlonxp 2600+ @2.1ghz\|1Gb DDR400\|Soundblaster live 5.1 se\|GeForce6800 Ultra 512Mb \|Aopen Nforce2GT Win98se\|WinXP To know is to Live

July 5th, 2004	#18 (permalink)
Boltzmann Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: São Paulo - Brazil Posts: 7,649	I could translate it to brazilian portuguese, but it seems that caipirinha has already volunteered for the job. I could translate it to Klingon, though. Are there any Klingons visiting this forum? __________________ "The Improved Man will be a king over you. And give women their dowries as appointed." - Anders Sandberg The Hell Law says that Hell is reserved exclusively for them that believe in it. Further, the lowest Rung in Hell is reserved for them that believe in it on the supposition that they'll go there if they don't. - HBT; The Gospel According to Fred, 3:1 - The Principia Discordia BTW, Don't Forget to Desecrate your Quran.

July 5th, 2004	#19 (permalink)
Betamax Resident Movie Critic Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 9,480	Well I've seen stranger langauges here. __________________ Superior marketing of an inferior product will always win over inferior marketing of a superior product.

July 6th, 2004	#20 (permalink)
Takmadeus The Legendary Journey Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In real life Posts: 4,040	Well.... having a different language selkection can be useful..... I guess l33t speak counts as an independent language, so if you want me to take on that responsability it's fine with me __________________ Made with the GIMP

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