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Posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:44:36
[Posted by Anna Laura on December 15, 2001, at 4:24:47
In reply to http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20011213/msgs/86950.html]
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> > If you post in a language other than English, please change the "language" indicator above the message box. That way, the right translation options can be offered. Thanks,
> >
> > Bob
> >
> > PS: Follow-ups regarding translation should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration.
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>
> Thanks for the info Dr. Bob. I won't be replaying a post in italian anymore (even though i've translated the italian part): i don't think it's very polite after all.....
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:45:38
In reply to posting in other languages « Anna Laura, posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:44:36
[Posted by sid on December 15, 2001, at 11:37:09]
> Dr.Bob,
> I must say that I've always been suspicious of computerized translators, and with reason ! I tried to translate a few messages into the 4 languages that I know, and I'm still laughing.
> It may help some people, or confuse them more.
> Oh well, the service is there, so we can try it, but people should not expect messages to be clear with this kind of translation.
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:49:58
In reply to Re: posting in other languages « sid, posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:45:38
[Posted by frozen on December 15, 2001, at 12:25:53]
> Dr.Bob,
> Si che bello leggere nella propria lingua , ma distortamente e non capirci un bel po'!!!
> In ogni caso non è una grande maleducazione dal momento che il messaggio era indirizzato a una persona,quindi non di interesse 'pubblico' >:)
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:51:57
In reply to Re: posting in other languages « frozen, posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:49:58
[Posted by frozen on December 15, 2001, at 12:27:31]
> già!
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:53:18
In reply to Re: posting in other languages « frozen, posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:51:57
Posted by frozen on December 15, 2001, at 12:28:39]
> The translator doesnt work??
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:55:22
In reply to Re: posting in other languages « frozen, posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:53:18
[Posted by christophreJMC on December 15, 2001, at 13:01:20]
> > Thanks for the info Dr. Bob. I won't be replaying a post in italian anymore (even though i've translated the italian part): i don't think it's very polite after all.....
>
> Translation from AV's BabelFish (the link used to translate posts):
> Anna, exists the Parmodalin that é pure tranilcipromina... www.pianetasalute.com and digita tranilcip. this is large situated with information aggionate from the Ministry of Health
>
> Translation from you:
> Anna, we've got Parmodaline here which is pure tranylcypromine. Go to www.pianetasalute.com and look for tranylcypromine. It's a great site and it's updated with the latest Acts of the Health Department.
>
> Without your translation, I think many of us would be in the dark. On the contrary, I think it was very polite of you to provide us with the translation (computer-generated translations are notorious for errors simply because of the idiosyncrasies of each language).
>
> Thanks,
> Christophre
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 14:21:48
In reply to Re: posting in other languages « frozen, posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:53:18
> I won't be replaying a post in italian anymore (even though i've translated the italian part): i don't think it's very polite after all.....
I think it would be fine, since others could just translate what you said. In theory, anyway (I do realize the current translation system is far from perfect), people could post in whatever language they wanted and still be understood by others.
> I tried to translate a few messages into the 4 languages that I know, and I'm still laughing.
> It may help some people, or confuse them more.
> Oh well, the service is there, so we can try it, but people should not expect messages to be clear with this kind of translation.I know, this has been a source of amusement here before. :-)
My only point is that if people use the language indicator, then others at least have the option of trying the translator.
> In any case it is not a great maleducazione from the moment that the message was addressed to one person, therefore not of interest ' pubblico'I certainly didn't mean to imply that it was a great maleducazione! But lots of posts are addressed to one person and of interest to many.
> The translator doesnt work??It does, sort of. When you post, you indicate the language you're posting in. Nothing gets translated then. But when someone goes to your post, they can use the buttons at the top to translate it.
Bob
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