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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
Spanje
Local time: 17:35
Spaans naar Engels
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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 
Frankrijk
Local time: 17:35
Frans naar Engels
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
Duitsland
Local time: 17:35
Engels naar Duits
| 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]
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Anna Herbst
Australië
Local time: 01:35
Engels naar Zweeds
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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
Slovenië
Local time: 17:35
Frans naar Sloveens
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| 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.
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[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)
Oekraïne
Engels naar Russisch
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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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