Off topic: How off-topic can an off-topic thread be? Thread poster: Bonita Mc Donald
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The reason I'm asking this is because I've wanted to post on the Spanish forum, but the thread I want to start has absolutely nothing to do with translation/interpretation or anything work-related. I'm trying to find others who share my love for Latin American soap operas ("telenovelas"), not so much to discuss them (hundreds, if not thousands, of them have been made!), but because I'm desperately trying to get one in particular on DVD/Videotape and I've scoured the Internet high and low (includ... See more The reason I'm asking this is because I've wanted to post on the Spanish forum, but the thread I want to start has absolutely nothing to do with translation/interpretation or anything work-related. I'm trying to find others who share my love for Latin American soap operas ("telenovelas"), not so much to discuss them (hundreds, if not thousands, of them have been made!), but because I'm desperately trying to get one in particular on DVD/Videotape and I've scoured the Internet high and low (including eBay worldwide) looking for it, but can't find it anywhere. I'm guessing that, seeing as how ProZ.com reunites so many professionals from the Spanish-speaking community in one place, I might have some luck asking around in the Spanish forum to see if anyone has heard of what company/whom I can approach to purchase a set, or whether they could sell me their own. If I were to do this (inquire on the Spanish board), would I be breaking any rules?
Since I'd like the answer to be from someone who is "in the know," I would prefer it if a moderator would be so kind as to respond to this post.
Thanks in advance!
Bonnie ▲ Collapse
| | | | | | | Telenovela aficionada | Sep 19, 2006 |
Hi Bonita,
I am also a 'telenovela aficionada' with quite a sizeable collection. What is the title of the novela, perhaps I can help?
If not, open a thread in the Spanish and also one in the English forum and ask if someone knows the title and where you can procure it.
Saludos,
Lucinda
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| How off-topic can an off-topic thread be? | Sep 19, 2006 |
Hi Bonita,
THis page explains what topics may be discussed in the ProZ forums: http://www.proz.com/faq/forums
You could also look at the ProZ.com scope for more information:
Exceptions may be made in which postings outside of ProZ.com's scope are allowed, but only on the condition that no part of the content could be considered by any reasonable person to be objectionable or even controversial.
Telenovelas are not controversial or political in nature, and have been discussed before (e.g. in Conociéndonoz, as Naty mentioned).
Maria
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| Dedicated thread, please | Sep 19, 2006 |
I would be pleased to see an independent thread on telenovelas started, rather than having the discussion get lost in the mega-thread that is ConociendonoZ. If it's approved, please do go ahead and start it, Bonita
| | | | | <i>Milagros</i> | Sep 19, 2006 |
Lucinda Hollenberg wrote:
Hi Bonita,
I am also a 'telenovela aficionada' with quite a sizeable collection. What is the title of the novela, perhaps I can help?
If not, open a thread in the Spanish and also one in the English forum and ask if someone knows the title and where you can procure it.
Saludos,
Lucinda
Hello, all. Thanks for your advice. I feel confident that I'm bound to find it if I follow all of your suggestions.
Lucinda, thanks for offering to help. The telenovela I'm looking for is the Peruvian production Milagros with Sonya Smith. I fell in love with it while living in Colombia but never got to see the end. We moved around episode 100 to an address where the cable TV service was different, and didn't have the channel they were showing it on. If happiness could be bought in the form of a telenovela, then Milagros would be IT for me.
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Hi Bonita,
Unfortunately, I do not know that one. but I will continue looking for you.
Lucinda
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