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Powwow: Beijing - China | Brief summary of ID verification procedure

Parrot — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:17:42 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Parrot
Post title: Brief summary of ID verification procedure

The verifier will need to see a valid personal ID (driver's license, passport, voter's card, etc.). In order for this to make sense, you can either have your real names as Usernames or Name/Surname (both ID fields are accessible when you edit your profiles).

It's part of the site's privacy policy that you are not obliged to make your real names visible to anyone but ProZ.com staff and may toggle to your Username, but you are advised to have your name permanently in this field in case you want it visible in the future, since EDITING THESE FIELDS AFTER VERIFICATION WILL CAUSE THE VERIFICATION MARK TO DISAPPEAR (makes sense, no? Unfortunately, this includes the use of uppercase/lowercase/initials/married vs. maiden names. In such an event you will have to contact your verifier again).

As the FAQ on this explains, this is part of our "web of trust" procedures, and hence, prospective clients can be assured that there is a real person behind a profile.

The process is presently PERSONAL and does not yet cover the verification of corporate identities (no orgs/agencies can be verified to date).

Powwow: Beijing - China | Parrot, Donglai, Thank you!

Roy Zhang — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:50:57 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Roy Zhang
Post title: Parrot, Donglai, Thank you!

It's pleasant to see we are getting closer on the way to collaboration. :)

Powwow: Beijing - China | Thanks to Parrot

Jianjun Zhang — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 01:47:36 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Jianjun Zhang
Post title: Thanks to Parrot

Thank you so much my pal Parrot. We'll take that.

Powwow: Beijing - China | Hello, Beijing prozians

Parrot — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 01:18:38 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Parrot
Post title: Hello, Beijing prozians

I'm NOT coming to the Powwow. But I signed in to let you know that Joyce, Donglai Lou or surfish may apply (as verified members) to become ProZ.com ID verifiers by writing to Support Request for the instructions. They fulfil the requirement of a verified identity through Platinum transaction, and can verify the IDs of other members.

Please take advantage of it!

Powwow: Beijing - China | Thanks Donglai

Jianjun Zhang — Sat, 09 Apr 2005 04:19:33 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Jianjun Zhang
Post title: Thanks Donglai

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Powwow: Beijing - China | To Jianjun Zhang

Donglai Lou (X) — Sat, 09 Apr 2005 03:08:47 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Donglai Lou (X)
Post title: To Jianjun Zhang

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Powwow: Beijing - China | Thanks Roy

Jianjun Zhang — Sat, 09 Apr 2005 01:05:36 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Jianjun Zhang
Post title: Thanks Roy

Roy thanks for your detailed schedule, extended meeting time and generous free services. I'll try my best to be there.

Another thing, could you please tell us how to reach ƴãIf I start from Beijing Train station, what is the best route (time & money-saving) to reach there? The time for me to go there will be plenty, but I have to take the most time-saving way to get back to the train station. I'll check the time for the last train back to Tianjin and calculate the time accordingly. Thanks.

Other translators in Beijing who are familiar with this route please also lend a hand for this. Thanks :)

Powwow: Beijing - China | Some other thoughts for price issue

Roy Zhang — Fri, 08 Apr 2005 17:49:57 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Roy Zhang
Post title: Some other thoughts for price issue

To be objective, I think the low pricing level for local translation resource is majorly resulted from non-standard and non-regulated market environment and mess-up of competition of local translation agencies, teams and freelancers... I am definitely sure that we have much to discuss on this issue.

Have a nice weekend, my fellows!

Regards, Roy

Powwow: Beijing - China | Agree with stonejohn

Jianjun Zhang — Fri, 08 Apr 2005 11:26:13 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Jianjun Zhang
Post title: Agree with stonejohn

I hope we can have a deep discussion about marketing and the possibility of setting up a reliable translator/interpreter network. Recently I read a discussion on Proz forum about "first world companies" offering "third world prices". How can we unite and protect our own interests? We do the same hard quality work but get much less in most cases! The big guys are playing with us and we compete with one another ruthlessly. Are we a pack of savage animals? We are being taken advantage of too much!

I admit this process will not be smooth and probably will take longer than we expect. But we should start now, shouldn't we?

This Powwow is a good starting point. But limited by its time and attendance, we certainly can't cover everything. This is why I suggest we have a program schedule and as long as we stick to it and focus on some specific topic(s), we can benefit most from this precious opportunity.

Hey, please vent your opinions my dear collegues. ;)

Powwow: Beijing - China | We may have a discussion on the marketing issue...

Xu Dongjun — Fri, 08 Apr 2005 07:49:35 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Xu Dongjun
Post title: We may have a discussion on the marketing issue...

If I can successfully attend this great seminar then, I would like to have a discussion with you on the marketing issue. For a freelance translator/interpreter, this issue is very important, I think.

Powwow: Beijing - China | So Good...

Jianjun Zhang — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 12:11:45 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Jianjun Zhang
Post title: So Good...

Now this place is becoming hot. I even can smell the warm tea on that day. I still can't decide whether to attend that day, because there's still 20+ days ahead and I have some work to finish before I can come. But really like to meet you all personally. I think it's a good time to equip ourselves with good ideas and exciting reports. I thank the hosts for their hospitality and time. Two hours is short, so let us be prepared beforehand and we won't see time stealing away while we are exchanging greetings and biz cards.

BTW, is there a program guide so we can have something to stick to and for those who want to make speeches?

Another thing, I don't know how many people are like my case, but I'd like to raise this :) I'm a Muslim so I don't drink any beer and I don't smoke. Water and single-use cups are fine for me. Anybody else?

Thanks to all of you.

Powwow: Beijing - China

Wei Jiang — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 04:04:18 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Wei Jiang

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Powwow: Beijing - China | May 1st is OK for most of guys

Gavin Cui — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 05:12:28 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Gavin Cui
Post title: May 1st is OK for most of guys

That will be OK for most of guys to attend this seminar on Sunday.

Anyway, I would like to attend it.

Regards,

Gavin Cui

Powwow: Beijing - China | Seminar Beijing Update

Roy Zhang — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 05:08:26 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Roy Zhang
Post title: Seminar Beijing Update

The schedule has been moved to May 1st, Sunday. Besides there are many non-Proz translators are willing to join the seminar. Please confirm your participation asap since we put Proz members as 1st Priority for accomodation.

Thank you and best regards,

Roy

Powwow: Beijing - China | Hi Jianjun

Roy Zhang — Mon, 28 Mar 2005 17:46:06 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Roy Zhang
Post title: Hi Jianjun

Thank you so much for the support! We are working on the way to get all fellows together in seminar!

Kind regards, Roy

Powwow: Beijing - China | Hope to reap much

Jianjun Zhang — Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:49:06 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Jianjun Zhang
Post title: Hope to reap much

I have long been thinking about that we Chinese translators should establish collabrative rapport and even a professional organization. I am deeply concerned about the translation market place in China - cheap labor, poor quality among other unfortunate things we don't like to witness. I hope more translators could take part in this Powwow and bring here insights. Hope to see you on May 1st.

Powwow: Beijing - China | Benefit of Powwow Beijing, China

Roy Zhang — Sat, 12 Mar 2005 10:32:13 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Roy Zhang
Post title: Benefit of Powwow Beijing, China

All Chinese proz members should work together in a collaborate organizational / flexible form to standardize the quote, expertise level, image, at mean time, to exchage information, skills, and supports, etc. Let us work together to improve and promote the service quality and level of Chinese translation business.

Powwow: Beijing - China | what benefit

Xiangdong Zhuo — Sat, 12 Mar 2005 05:24:05 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Beijing - China
Poster: Xiangdong Zhuo
Post title: what benefit

you can earn 100ps