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Timothy Barton
Timothy Barton
Local time: 10:34
Bahasa Perancis hingga Bahasa Inggeris
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Apr 26, 2006

While looking for a term, I came across an answer given by a translator who I know sadly passed away fairly recently. I looked at his profile, and it is as before. I believe the profile should remain, but I think it would maybe be a good idea for a note to be added to the profile. Why? Well, both fellow translators and potential clients contact me from my profile page. It is possible than no-one receives messages sent to translators who have died, and most people would assume that the translator... See more
While looking for a term, I came across an answer given by a translator who I know sadly passed away fairly recently. I looked at his profile, and it is as before. I believe the profile should remain, but I think it would maybe be a good idea for a note to be added to the profile. Why? Well, both fellow translators and potential clients contact me from my profile page. It is possible than no-one receives messages sent to translators who have died, and most people would assume that the translator was just ignoring the message.

I hope this suggestion doesn't sound insensitive. I am fully in favour of their profiles remaining on the site, but I think that it should at least be made clear that the person is no longer alive. ▲ Collapse
 
Magda Dziadosz
Magda Dziadosz  Identity Verified
Poland
Local time: 09:34
Ahli (2004)
Bahasa Inggeris hingga Bahasa Poland
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Please let know the site staff Apr 26, 2006

Hi Timothy,

Please let the site staff (via Support Request) know about the member.
There is a system of not removing profiles of deceased members, but marking them In Memoriam - thus all their contributions are left and collegues and clients can remember them. Like here: http://www.proz.com/translators/3526

Best,
Magda
 
Izabela Szczypka
Izabela Szczypka  Identity Verified
Sepanyol
Local time: 09:34
Bahasa Inggeris hingga Bahasa Poland
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Hmm Apr 26, 2006

Magda Dziadosz wrote:

There is a system of not removing profiles of deceased members, but marking them In Memoriam - thus all their contributions are left and collegues and clients can remember them. Like here: http://www.proz.com/translators/3526

Best,
Magda


I had a look at Uve's In Memoriam and it seems insufficient to me. In the next 50 years (Long live Proz!!!) nobody will know if his contributions were really valuable if you don't give the years of his experience and his specialisations. We remember him - what about the future generations?
 
Lucinda Hollenberg
Lucinda Hollenberg  Identity Verified
Local time: 05:34
Bahasa Belanda hingga Bahasa Inggeris
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In Memoriam Apr 26, 2006

I agree with Magda. I also looked at the referenced profile and found it insufficient. I feel that the profile should remain complete as it was (including the picture or logo, if any) with the phrase "In Memoriam" in an appropriate font with perhaps the day of his or her passing underneath the phrase.

Lucinda
 
Timothy Barton
Timothy Barton
Local time: 10:34
Bahasa Perancis hingga Bahasa Inggeris
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I agree Apr 26, 2006

Now I've seen the "In Memoriam", I don't fancy telling the staff who it is. I think their profile should be left below the "In Memoriam" message.

[Edited at 2006-04-26 22:29]
 
Angie Garbarino
Angie Garbarino  Identity Verified
Local time: 09:34
Ahli (2003)
Bahasa Perancis hingga Bahasa Itali
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yes agree Apr 27, 2006

Lucinda Hollenberg wrote:

I agree with Magda. I also looked at the referenced profile and found it insufficient. I feel that the profile should remain complete as it was (including the picture or logo, if any) with the phrase "In Memoriam" in an appropriate font with perhaps the day of his or her passing underneath the phrase.

Lucinda


Totally agree
 
Joanna Borowska
Joanna Borowska  Identity Verified
Poland
Local time: 09:34
Bahasa Inggeris hingga Bahasa Poland
Fully agree with Iza and Lucinda Apr 27, 2006

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