Transcendence

Shoutout! If I hadn't had adventurous ancestors, I would be speaking Dutch. As it is, I know a few words, but I'm better at saying them than spelling them, and that's not saying much. They say that Dutch is not so much a language as it is a throat disease... XD

Instead, I speak English and am somewhat conversant in Spanish with a goal of someday being fluent.

No, no está Charmy. Está yo!

Y el proximo es... 

WhiteRozePetals!

Ooh, a prospective proofreader! <3  Welcome, welcome!

Yay, typsetter! Welcome, welcome!

Heh.

Arya?

Way Down Here Without You- Superdrag

Welcome, welcome!!!



We're glad to have you. ^^

Quote from: Miller on August 28, 2011, 21:30
I've read comic books since I was in high school, but didn't start reading mangas until last year, the first one being Fruits Basket.  What prompted the foray into manga was the abrupt, near-crappy ending of the FB anime.  Imagine my relief at finding the manga online.  After that, there was no turning back.

Yes! I love that manga! I watched the anime after reading, and was really disspointed.

What goes on...


Well, not counting schoolyard scuffles, I've only seen one real fight. Went downtown to see the 4th of July fireworks this year, and we're all waiting for it to get dark, when suddenly people start yelling and moving out of the way of ~something~. Which freaked me out, because what awful thing would scatter a crowd like that?  Then suddenly it broke into view, and turned out to be two girls really going at it. Just caught a glimpse before the fight drifted back the other way and the crowd closed in again. Cops were everywhere, so it probably broke up pretty quickly.

I love your coloring!

Wah! I love that duck.

You draw clothes so well! *jealous*

Quote from: Miller on August 26, 2011, 21:02
You know, the term "leecher" just ain't flattering at all, is it?  Who wants to be such an ugly word?

Haha, exactly. Another of the subtle strategies they use to pull on readers' emotions. If you're looking for community, Transcendence is a pretty good place for that. ^_^

Welcome, welcome! ^_^  I also joined because of a similar weakness for recruitment pages and leecher guilt... Glad to have you here.

I ... will be in Newfoundland. No promises, but I'll see what I can do.

That Look You Give That Guy- The Eels

Yay! Welcome to Transcendence! We're glad to have you here. :) 

Welcome, welcome!

I zip right through thrilling parts, but I do not handle awkward/embarrassing situations well because I feel all the pain and strain. So sometimes I have to put it down for a minute and work up the strength to get through. XD (It's the same for anime/movies. But not for books, somehow.)

Also, I have yet to finish my favorite manga. It's a slice-of-life with no terribly dramatic or awkward parts, but I stopped about 10 chapters away from the end, and never finished. I will someday. But for now, I don't want it to be over. T_T

Quote from: Catriona on June 29, 2011, 12:26
So the two sentences in my last post are equal? O_o

Yup, they´re equal. ^^  It is debatable, though, when to contract and when not to, based on how you think a character talks, the situation the character is in, if there is emphasis, or even the phrase itself. And, like Lily said, of course you shouldn't be contracting every "is." XD

Even though it's just "is," though, there are some instances where native English speakers would expect to hear the contracted "is," and will detect its absence. For example, almost never will you hear someone saying "That is no fun!" instead of "That's no fun!" (Unless it is said slowly, with dramatic emphasis, like "That is no fun.") If "That is no fun!" came up in a dialog featuring a whining character, I would register that as an error, and it would bother me.

Details like that are a PRs job, as the "experts." Based on the clues in the translation and raws, and our knowledge of English, we try to figure out if contractions, emphasis, rephrasing, and etc. is warranted. Going overboard on style-based changes when they're not necessary  is one thing, but TLs should be able to place a little trust in the judgement of PRs regarding contractions and phrasing, especially if they're not native English speakers. I guess what I'm trying to say is that  the question of contractions and rephrases might be better to work out on a case-by-case basis and between individual translators, proofreaders and admins of a project, as opposed to making a general rule. As a group that aims for HQ scans, shouldn't our goal be to have the best quality scripts, as opposed to minimal corrections?

Any other translators or proofreaders care to weigh in on this?

Sorry, but I've got to make a stand here. There is no rule against using an apostrophe to make a contraction of "is" with a proper noun, at least not in the links you gave or any of the places I checked. Of course, it would not be acceptable in a formal paper (no contractions are,) but in situations where you are tying to put everyday language into writing, it's fine. http://blog.writersdigest.com/qq/Contractions+With+Proper+Nouns+Brians+A+Baseball+Fan.aspx

So, for a manga, when a character isn't using formal speech, I would argue that your example sentences are both acceptable. The contraction will not be mistaken for possession because of the context and it better reflects how the sentence would be spoken in casual conversation. Of course, if it's formal speech, like a business setting or magical rites or something, then contractions shouldn't be used and the PR should be picking up on that.

I have a great respect and appreciation for all our translators and their work. It'd be pointless without you guys. I will never knowingly make a change that could have an impact in the meaning without checking with the translator first. However, as a PR, I want to be able to take pride in the finished script and I want to respect the mangaka by trying to make the dialog as natural and perfect as it was in its original language. Translators and PRs should be able to work together to make this happen.

The Enbalmer

Solanin *_*  One of the best slice-of-life mangas I've read. Especially enjoyable for those of us who are twenty-somethings and approaching the quarter-life crisis ;)

So... the rules aren't clear so I hope I did this right. XD
[spoiler]Top Level: Horsie, ___(omg man), ___ (girly douche), ___ (looks like mr.shortie from Bleach)
Bottom Level: ___ (tie man), ___ (man who is a girl), ___ (blue-eyes), Kenshin from Ruroni Kenshin?, ___ (guy-I-can't-come-up-with-a-nickname-for), Edward (Fullmetal Alchemist), Kyo (Fruits Basket), ___ (sunglass dude), ___ (spikey hair), ___ + ___ (cute, cute, and moar cute), ___ (on-phone-with-girlfriend man), Hiruma (Eyeshield 21-Hands down my favorite anime chararacter<3) , Lelouch (my love - Code Geass), Mugen (Samurai Champloo - Looks exactly like him), ___ (You eat that foot-long! LIKE A MAN)
Center: ___ (chill.)[/spoiler]

And for what it's worth, that cat-like char. next to the omg guy is Brak from Space Ghost ;P

:D


Now Greta?

Welcome, welcome!

Hee hee XD

V?

 

Lily?

Quote from: Ryu on June 01, 2011, 21:15
(and I'm wondering if Keigo or Mizuiro are going to have a more important role...?)

Mizuiro especially should get some more development. I find him quite mysterious. There's gotta be something there. I'd also keep wishing to see Kenpachi resolve things with his poor zanpakuto. Man, so many loose ends.


I love all the great and unique characters in Bleach, but I guess the price is that not all of them can get all the development that their fans want...

I had a strange one this morning. Apparently I was working as reporter for a TV station. Oddly, all of the reporters were women and we were wearing clothes with different styles and patterns but matching colors. Started at the studio, then we went on location to some some middle-Eastern millionaire's mansion. He had a personal ATM. Later, we were all in some back-alley about to do some kind of catfight/smackdown thing as a publicity stunt... I'm a lover, not a fighter, so I woke up.

I love love love the art, but in my opinion it would have been best it if had ended with them defeating Aizen. Although I am hoping to see more characters fleshed out. Not really into this new arc, but I am reading it because ... well ... there's a new chapter every week. XD And I wanna see more of Tatsuki. It's been way too long!!! She's all set up to be a major player, and I keep getting disappointed...

It's good that you're feeling better! Rants do help...

Quote from: Furgeson on May 28, 2011, 22:35
(any kind of shounen scanlation breeds faggotty comments.)

Yeah, I've seen some comments that were totally...
?? How dare you say that to people freely giving up their time for this?!?! Which I guess is why I felt this was a bit strong, since our leechers are pretty supportive and patient from what I've seen. They're asking about future releases, but not outright complaining...

What I meant about progress reports was that some scanlation sites list upcoming chapters with what point of scanlation they're at. I'm wondering if that would help cut down on "when is..." questions. But that would be extra work for Nicole who, you're right, is doing an awesome job already.

Right you are!

Uh...

It's been awhile, but Kuroshiro!

 

Berry?

Neeeeee...

Greta?

 

Berry?

*Hands Lilly a chill pill*

Stressed much?


Most of these felt less like annoying "hurry ups" and more like supportive comments and honest questions, at least to me, who has only recently graduated from leechhood. Although there have been a lot recently -_-" But it's not like we've got any progress indicators for fans. (An idea for the new site? Maybe it's just the OL in me speaking, but communication is key!) And comment #4 you brought on yourself for that cryptic comment you posted on the poll. XD

Foiled again!

Ryu?

Don't- Jewel  
Love her voice. I am completely lost in this song right now, and probably will be until it stops being so cold and rainy and miserable here... T_T

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcgVNjL6xWo
(It's a Cats AMV but all I could find... -.-")

Nah.

Will it be Charmy this time?

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out-- by The Smiths, but I heard Anberlin's great cover first, so that's what's in my head.  

You both have no lives for calling them smileys and not onionheads.

You got it!


Er...

Renny!

Welcome!  Have fun around here!

Wah! A rare sighting! Lol.

V?

 

Greta?

Ikoku Meiro no Croisée

It's so adorable! <3

enigmatic

driving

A bit late on this, but...

Quote from: werr on May 04, 2011, 09:59
Everything, as in the whole Irak and Osama business, with the attack on 9/11. That, and starting from there, is when things should have been done in a different way, not now. Now is too late. No matter what anyone does or says, first, the past can't be changed, and second, things are way too complicated and intertwined now to be simply, if not peacefully, resolved.

Exactly. Sending hordes of troops out to fight enemies hiding in the shadows was such a stupid move. And there are plenty of examples in history* to back me up on that. My opinion is that the operation to capture/kill Osama was carried out well. It was careful, quiet, small and involved minimal contact with civilians. And it was 10 years too late. =.= But that's how everything should have been done. Instead, we've got ourselves stuck in some pretty tight spots in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Sigh. I hate politics and politicians on both sides. Somehow it's turned into an ongoing battle for power as opposed to a group of people trying to run the country fairly and well. Ah, for the good ol' days before imperialism, when we started sticking our noses in other peoples' business.

*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAHTKyVJv8k
XD

flea

confusion


lol...

yardarm

Surprise!!!


Ryu?

Anne McCaffrey!


I'm straying from the fantasy theme here, but Richard Peck is one of my favorite authors. He writes amazing historical fiction! His settings are incredibly detailed and believable, and instead of trying to cram in an entire war or something he takes a very narrow focus. Most of them have made me laugh and get a little misty-eyed. A Long Way from Chicago is probably my favorite that he's done. Listen to the recorded version if you can, that makes it even better. ^__^

HAH! Weren't expecting me THIS time WERE you?


Hmm...


Ryu

The Golden Age- The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

salamanders

I hate it when I'm back in the warehouse at work, and the phone rings, so I go running like a madwoman to answer it, and it's just a telemarketer. It's  even more annoying when it's twice in a row.


But I get my cardio in.

...recommending brandy and an episode of Bartender or one of the YKK OVAs.

Where did the first master learn it from?

WHAT?!

Hm... you again, or Ani-chan? Tough decision.

Option C:
Olle!

Neither is the SPAM in the shoes, lol.

Why, yes! It's me! ^_^

I still say Berry.

Another SPAM haiku I found... His stash was in his shoe ^^ I thought it tied in well with the whole "forgotten spam thread" thing.

Wah! Such a cool job.


Welcome to Transcendence! Nice to have you here!
 

I put my shoes on
But remembered far too late
My secret SPAM stash.

Grilled cheese and the head and ears of the chocolate bunny that I woke up an hour early for today to buy on clearance...

envison

leak

goggled

Not yet...

My money's on Berry.

pavement

Breakfasting...

Nah.

V?

You have no life because the whole point of this thread is telling people they have no lives.

moot

*drumroll*

YES!               

It is I!  At long last!!!




Next up will be Ryu.

I third it! Lol.  Also, Café Kichijoji de was good, for all you bishie and reverse-harem lovers. And I just discovered there's a drama...?!

New Colony Six - Long Time To Be Alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yieyAHryV8

Really old, really obscure, haven't heard it in a really long time, but today the chorus was running over and over in my head...

Yes, it's me.


I can't understand this phenomenon...



Lily?

(Keep trying and you'll get me eventually! Lol...)

repercussians

And this time you'd be right!


Ani, I think.

12 Angry Men, The Station Agent, The Princess Bride, Secondhand Lions, Sleepless in Seattle, the real Pink Panther movies starring Pete Sellers, and the Bourne Trilogy.

No and no. (Please call it lurking XD) Lol, I just checked who was on, and there was only you at that time. But you let me down... T_T


Uh... Charmy?

She was on! She was!


I guess Berry.

You haven't lost your touch! ^^

*lurker mode: on*
Ryu-- I know you're here!

Welcome Jae!

I look forward to working with you! Have fun here in the forums!

bale

raid

How astute of you... XD

Ryu again.

All Worked Out- Semisonic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5CEIbp25q8

Correct!

Berry.

Granted, but they'll be over sooner too.

I wish I had more motivation to get things done...

And you're right!

Maybe Icey will make a real post now?

I love people who make it a point to open doors for other people. Especially if it's a cute guy and they stand back to let you go in first...

Not by a long shot...

Ryu?

mast

@ Disturbance, that sounds like one I'm going to have to check out!

My favorite manga-turned-drama that I've watched so far is Hotaru no Hikari, probably because I can relate so much to himono-onna Hotaru...


I also really liked Yankee-Kun to Megane-Chan.

rust

You have no life for assuming that the picture is of me.