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14:31 Aug 14, 2009 

Thank you for explaining this. I was wondering why I didn't seem to be getting many answers to my questions. I didn't realise quite how far it narrowed things down. I guess I assumed that the majority of people were members.

14:23 Aug 14, 2009 

Had no idea what was going on; really appreciate the clarification. Ta! :->

14:18 Aug 14, 2009 

I don't think that there's any implication that paying members are better, just that perhaps they're more implicated with translation as a business or somehow more "serious" (if you are a professional freelancer, the membership fee can be deducted as an expense). But, obviously, many, many non-paying members are top-notch translators! That's why I never exclude anyone from answering (not even based on languages) - the more answers that are given, the more ideas you get.

13:43 Aug 14, 2009 

Could you let me know whether it's because I targeted the question to Members or whether it's because I've targeted it to people who work in the field that several of you have been unable to answer. Sorry, I'm just getting used to posting questions.

13:40 Aug 14, 2009 

Hi Cinnamon: we entered it in the discussion portion because Ruth made the question "targeted", which means that a whole lot of people are prevented from answering directly. But it is nice to have the discussion board so at least we can contribute some. Cheers ;-)

13:33 Aug 14, 2009 

Thanks for the comments. I'll take on board your comment for next time, Henry.

13:31 Aug 14, 2009 

I'd use bond myself, but I think either choice (bond or guarantee) would be perfectly acceptable

13:28 Aug 14, 2009 

It´s a bond. Sometimes a "surety bond" somtimes a "compliance bond". Sometimes a "performance bond".

But a bond nevertheless.