It's a good idea in theory, but, the thing is, there is no such thing as a good, automated translator. Even Google Translate, which is the best I've seen, still leaves a lot to be deisired, and also is unable to account for things like mis-spellings or typos.
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What a jolly good idea, I hope it can deal with idioms though.
--->Russian ----> Back to English with google translate:
What jolly good idea, I hope that he can engage in while idioms.
In other words it's a great idea, but translation software is not yet up to the task. Anyway, Erik needs to devote all his resources to finding out why the English server is intermittently so slow.
Or as google translate would put it, via German:
Anyway, Erik must use all its resources to find out why the English Server intermittently so slow.
I've used AltaVista Babel Fish to translate comments with foreign language speaking opponents. I might try Google Translate next. While there are errors if you see what happens with translating their words back to English, you can see that the point usually gets across.
Jan 28, 2009
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itstheemu18 wrote: ... My idea is to let people from other countries post in their language. Chess.com would ask something like "Which language would you like to view this site?" ...
You may be interested in this related discussion ...
http://www.chess.com/forum/view/community/chesscom-feedback-internationalization-w-different-languages
Ah yes it seems Erik beat me to it, many years ago in fact lol. Well, thanks everyone for your comments!
CzarWithinMoons wrote:
A more practical(and pleasant)idea would be to require that all posts be in English, and to delete all posts written in the lesser languages. The use of these languages could even be treated the same as the use of profanity. Not only in the forums, but in live chat, as well.
While we're on the subject:The line under everyone's user name that states the user's country and shows its corresponding flag-I'd prefer that they all said United States. Thanks.
Well that would take away from the fun of the World League challenges going on now! Plus, I like getting to meet other people from other countries, so bring on every country out there ^_^
paul211 wrote:
CzarWithinMoons wrote:
A more practical(and pleasant)idea would be to require that all posts be in English, and to delete all posts written in the lesser languages. The use of these languages could even be treated the same as the use of profanity. Not only in the forums, but in live chat, as well.
While we're on the subject:The line under everyone's user name that states the user's country and shows its corresponding flag-I'd prefer that they all said United States. Thanks.
What planet are you from, proclaiming that English language is the only universal language?
Many people cannot speak your language, and I am French by the way, and Eric at Chess.com is trying to attract as many customers as possible from all countries, at least this is what I think, not a lure, as many customers as he can get from all nationalities to join the site.
So bottom line, do not be an all judge and decide on what other nationalities should do, the Bush problem in other words.
I gathered you were from the French bit when I read the first line of your response. It's your sense of humour.
Jan 29, 2009
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Beelzebub666 wrote:
paul211 wrote:
CzarWithinMoons wrote:
A more practical(and pleasant)idea would be to require that all posts be in English, and to delete all posts written in the lesser languages. The use of these languages could even be treated the same as the use of profanity. Not only in the forums, but in live chat, as well.
While we're on the subject:The line under everyone's user name that states the user's country and shows its corresponding flag-I'd prefer that they all said United States. Thanks.
What planet are you from, proclaiming that English language is the only universal language?
Many people cannot speak your language, and I am French by the way, and Eric at Chess.com is trying to attract as many customers as possible from all countries, at least this is what I think, not a lure, as many customers as he can get from all nationalities to join the site.
So bottom line, do not be an all judge and decide on what other nationalities should do, the Bush problem in other words.
I gathered you were from the French bit when I read the first line of your response. It's your sense of humour.
I have only one word to say to CzarWithinMoons: en passant.
Translators cited so far:
http://www.google.co.uk/language_tools?hl=en
http://www.howtosayin.com/Goodnight.html
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interlingua
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Hi all, I just thought I'd share an idea I had and leave it open for discussion for the community, Erik, and any of the other staff members.
I've noticed that in a lot of my groups, we have a good amount of members from various countries. Obviously, they all speak different languages. My idea is to let people from other countries post in their language. Chess.com would ask something like "Which language would you like to view this site?" For example, if someone selected English, all of the posts in German, French, Spanish, Russian, etc. would be translated into English. This seems like it could be really helpful with forums, and especially Vote Chess, where communication is key.
Would this be practical money-wise? Does Chess.com already implement a system like this? Are there enough people who would use this, or don't speak English so they don't post? Anything good about this idea? Feel free to discuss!