| Număr de pagini: [1 2] > | Poll: Do you disclose your real name in your online profile(s)? Inițiatorul discuției: ProZ.com Staff
|
|---|
This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you disclose your real name in your online profile(s)?".
View the poll results »
| | | | neilmac
Spania
Local time: 00:40
din spaniolă în engleză
+ ...
I usually try not to, but online registration is so intrusive nowadays that it's rather difficult.
| | | | | |
I use both my real name (well, my shortened real name; in Portugal it is usual for people to have very long names: I have two given names and four family surnames) and my business name…
| | |
|
|
|
This is officially my name. In "real life" I'm known by my middle name.
| | | | Kay Denney 
Franţa
Local time: 00:40
din franceză în engleză
been stalked in real life, not letting it happen online.
don't put a photo either because that's just asking for trouble
being gorgeous has its downsides
| | | | Angie Garbarino
Local time: 00:40
Membru (2003)
din franceză în italiană
+ ...
| Me too, just shortened | Jan 31, 2018 |
Teresa Borges wrote:
I use both my real name (well, my shortened real name; in Portugal it is usual for people to have very long names: I have two given names and four family surnames) and my business name…
Surname is real, Angie is shortened, because my official name is too difficult especially for non Italians
| | | | Ricki Farn
Germania
Local time: 00:40
din engleză în germană
| Only professional ones | Jan 31, 2018 |
... and I think I still haven't been able to have my identity verified by ProZ in spite of several attempts, because there's a long and a short version of my first name.
Chris S wrote:
Always
So your last name is "S"? You're lucky you're not German, then it might be "ß" and you would be thin chocolate slabs.
Angie Garbarino wrote: Angie is shortened, because my official name is too difficult especially for non Italians
You're making me curious.
[Edited at 2018-01-31 11:34 GMT]
| | |
|
|
|
Anna Herbst
Australia
Local time: 08:40
din engleză în suedeză
+ ...
MODERATOR SITE LOCALIZER
Why would a professional want to hide behind a moniker? Very unprofessional if you ask me, but then I'm a baby boomer....
| | | | Muriel Vasconcellos
Statele Unite
Local time: 15:40
Membru (2003)
din spaniolă în engleză
+ ...
| Yes - it's good for business | Jan 31, 2018 |
Just like a photo, people want to know who they're dealing with when they're going to be giving them money.
Also, it's important for search engine optimization--i.e., getting found by potential clients and colleagues. Many people that I've been very happy to hear from, including new clients, have found me by name on the Internet -- as in "I remember Muriel ...; she used to ... I wonder if she's still translating ..." That's how I got my very best client. Since I'm also an author, u... See more Just like a photo, people want to know who they're dealing with when they're going to be giving them money.
Also, it's important for search engine optimization--i.e., getting found by potential clients and colleagues. Many people that I've been very happy to hear from, including new clients, have found me by name on the Internet -- as in "I remember Muriel ...; she used to ... I wonder if she's still translating ..." That's how I got my very best client. Since I'm also an author, using my name is crucial for SEO - i.e., spreading word about my book (s) - two more percolating as we speak.
About long names, I legally ditched my maiden name (which I never liked) when I married a man with 12 letters in his surname. When I went to Brazil recently, the travel agency repeatedly asked me for my "legal" name and I kept saying "this is it!" They refused to believe me.
The only problem is that some people don't believe I'm a native speaker of English ... You can't win for tryin' ▲ Collapse
| | | | Jasa Pipan
Slovenia
Local time: 00:40
din franceză în slovenă
+ ...
| Yes, but only in a professional setting! | Jan 31, 2018 |
Muriel Vasconcellos wrote:
Just like a photo, people want to know who they're dealing with when they're going to be giving them money.
This! I agree 100% ... but then again, photos are a different story. My name is an extremely rare name in Slovenian and coupled with an actual photo of me, I might as well invite people over
| | | | | Eszet mmmmmm! | Jan 31, 2018 |
Ricki Farn wrote:
You're lucky you're not German
Trust me, with my name, being German would make life a lot easier!
Anna Herbst wrote:
Why would a professional want to hide behind a moniker? Very unprofessional if you ask me
Why?
I'm semi-anonymous here precisely because I value my professional reputation.
Why would I want to be associated with a clearinghouse for cheap and cheerful translations populated to a great extent by rank amateurs?
| | |
|
|
|
| Only on Proz | Jan 31, 2018 |
Only Proz, and even here sometimes I do, sometimes I use a nickname (TransAfrique). I haven't noticed any great change to my fortunes either way.
| | | |
[quote]Teresa Borges wrote:
I use both my real name (well, my shortened real name; in Portugal it is usual for people to have very long names: I have two given names and four family surnames)...
[Editado em 2018-01-31 14:51 GMT]
| | | | DZiW (X)
Ucraina
din engleză în rusă
+ ...
I used to provide my real ID and send CVs/cover letters, but now I don't readily give out my real name and papers till it's right for communication and business.
As once I heard a biz-talk:- I don't give a damn what's his name, references or credentials for I just want my job done timely and properly! So, IF it's OK, then I'd like to get in touch with the man and continue cooperation. Otherwise, we'll also have a talk with you, as a referral... ... See more I used to provide my real ID and send CVs/cover letters, but now I don't readily give out my real name and papers till it's right for communication and business.
As once I heard a biz-talk:- I don't give a damn what's his name, references or credentials for I just want my job done timely and properly! So, IF it's OK, then I'd like to get in touch with the man and continue cooperation. Otherwise, we'll also have a talk with you, as a referral...
Perhaps, working with direct clients did shape my POV ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Număr de pagini: [1 2] > | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Poll: Do you disclose your real name in your online profile(s)? | Trados Studio 2022 Freelance | The leading translation software used by over 270,000 translators.
Designed with your feedback in mind, Trados Studio 2022 delivers an unrivalled, powerful desktop
and cloud solution, empowering you to work in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
More info » |
| | Anycount & Translation Office 3000 | Translation Office 3000
Translation Office 3000 is an advanced accounting tool for freelance translators and small agencies. TO3000 easily and seamlessly integrates with the business life of professional freelance translators.
More info » |
|
| | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | |
Login to reply/comment 
