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Poll: Do you disclose your real name in your online profile(s)? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you disclose your real name in your online profile(s)?".
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neilmac Spain Local time: 13:50 Spanish to English + ...
I usually try not to, but online registration is so intrusive nowadays that it's rather difficult. | | |
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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… | |
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This is officially my name. In "real life" I'm known by my middle name. | | |
Kay Denney France Local time: 13:50 French to English
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 | | |
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 Germany Local time: 13:50 English to German 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.
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Anna Herbst Australia Local time: 21:50 English to Swedish + ... 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.... | | |
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: 13:50 French to Slovenian + ... 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? | |
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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)...
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DZiW (X) Ukraine English to Russian + ...
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 | | |
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