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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Usually, no, but over the years I have contacted some translators to congratulate them on a job well done! I have also worked with other translators on very large projects and we are always in contact to discuss terminological questions. Besides that, I have an arrangement with a trusted colleague where we review each other's work and contribute with comments and suggestions, usually by e-mail and occasionally by telephone.

Marzieh Izadi
Liviu-Lee Roth
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Lieven Malaise
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No Jul 13

I even don't know who they are, and I think that's the way it should be.

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I don’t revise Jul 13

I don’t revise other people’s translations.

Marzieh Izadi
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Liviu-Lee Roth
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Why? Jul 13

Lieven Malaise wrote:

I even don't know who they are, and I think that's the way it should be.


For over 15 years I have been translating for a branch of the US Government and ALWAYS I got in touch with the translator/reviewer in order to exchange ideas, to clarify certain terms.
Very beneficial and eficient.

My 2 c
Lee

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Marzieh Izadi
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Identity of the translator Jul 13

Lieven Malaise wrote:

I even don't know who they are, and I think that's the way it should be.


Dear Lieven,

Thank you for your comment!

Do you think if you know the identity of the translator, and their level of experience, that will help you to trust the translator and the quality of their work?



[Edited at 2024-07-13 09:15 GMT]

Liviu-Lee Roth
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Liviu-Lee Roth
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knowing the translator/reviewer helps Jul 13

Marzieh Izadi wrote:

Lieven Malaise wrote:

I even don't know who they are, and I think that's the way it should be.


Dear Lieven,

Thank you for your comment!

Do you think if you know the identity of the translator, and their level of experience, that will help you to trust the translator and the quality of their work?



[Edited at 2024-07-13 09:15 GMT]


Knowing the strenghts and weaknesses of your partner, helps a lot. You can discuss with the partner parts that you don't fully understand or viceversa.
I see only benefits from collaborating; unfortunately, many of our colleagues see it as a "competition". It is not!

Lee

Marzieh Izadi
 
Lieven Malaise
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No Jul 13

Marzieh Izadi wrote:
Do you think if you know the identity of the translator, and their level of experience, that will help you to trust the translator and the quality of their work?


I think that knowing their level of experience or their identity can only be a distraction. The only thing that matters is the quality of the work delivered, experienced or not.

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