If Proz Exchange is for members-only, why am I getting bombarded with emails? (Staff: Fixed) Thread poster: Claudia Alvis
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I didn't know Proz Exchange was for members-only until I read a post in the main page. I couldn't post there because that thread is also for members-only. Then why am I receiving so many Proz Exchange emails if I can't even use it? For two days I've been receiving numerous emails about Proz Exchange, I didn't sign up for anything.
[Subject edited by staff or moderator 2009-09-15 15:51 GMT]
| | | | | Thanks! Staff is aware of the problem with notifications and are working to solve it | Sep 10, 2009 |
Hello Claudia,
The ProZ.com Translators Exchange is a system that users and members can use to offer and request books, language training, CAT tool training, travel advice and more. It is not members-only, or exclusive to certified PROs. Please see Lucía's post for clarification.
It appears that notifications for exchange posts are being sent to users who have chosen not to receive them, and this is... See more Hello Claudia,
The ProZ.com Translators Exchange is a system that users and members can use to offer and request books, language training, CAT tool training, travel advice and more. It is not members-only, or exclusive to certified PROs. Please see Lucía's post for clarification.
It appears that notifications for exchange posts are being sent to users who have chosen not to receive them, and this is currently being fixed. I'll let you know here when this problem has been solved. I appreciate your patience, and thanks for reporting it.
Regards,
Alejandro ▲ Collapse
| | | | Claudia Alvis 
Peru
Local time: 01:42
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TOPIC STARTER | Replies seem to be members-only | Sep 10, 2009 |
Hi Alejandro,
The replies seem to be members-only (see the screenshot below), so that would make Exchange one-way only for non-members. Am I not getting the whole picture?
| | | | | That's how the system is currently working | Sep 10, 2009 |
Hi Claudia,
Sorry for the confusion. FAQ http://www.proz.com/faq/4531#4531 clarifies that "Both members and users can post to the ProZ.com Exchange. Only members can respond to a post."
Now that this has been brought up, it may make more sense to allow the poster of an Exchange entry to decide whether members only or both members and non-members may respond to their posts.
... See more Hi Claudia,
Sorry for the confusion. FAQ http://www.proz.com/faq/4531#4531 clarifies that "Both members and users can post to the ProZ.com Exchange. Only members can respond to a post."
Now that this has been brought up, it may make more sense to allow the poster of an Exchange entry to decide whether members only or both members and non-members may respond to their posts.
Best regards,
Jared ▲ Collapse
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Claudia Alvis
Peru
Local time: 01:42
Member
Spanish
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TOPIC STARTER | How about verified members? | Sep 10, 2009 |
Hi Jared,
I don't use this feature of ProZ so it's a bit confusing, but the way I see it, having non-members posting and replying to offers could create a security issue. I mean, anybody could just do it, including scammers. So instead of making it available to members and non-members, how about making it available to members and verified non-members, depending on the poster.
| | | | | Makes sense to offer all three options, perhaps | Sep 10, 2009 |
Hi Claudia,
Note that non-members can currently post entries. They are unable to respond. I think it would make sense to allow the poster of the entry to decide among three options: Members only, Persons with a verified identity (this would be both member and non-member), and Anyone. With this system, it would be the person posting the Exchange entry who decides who can contact them through the interface.
On a related note, Exchange entries do pass through vettin... See more Hi Claudia,
Note that non-members can currently post entries. They are unable to respond. I think it would make sense to allow the poster of the entry to decide among three options: Members only, Persons with a verified identity (this would be both member and non-member), and Anyone. With this system, it would be the person posting the Exchange entry who decides who can contact them through the interface.
On a related note, Exchange entries do pass through vetting by site staff, to help avoid such issues as scams.
Best regards,
Jared ▲ Collapse
| | | | Claudia Alvis
Peru
Local time: 01:42
Member
Spanish
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TOPIC STARTER
Jared wrote:
On a related note, Exchange entries do pass through vetting by site staff, to help avoid such issues as scams.
Best regards,
Jared
Good to know! Thanks for the clarification Jared.
| | | | | The problem you reported has been fixed | Sep 11, 2009 |
Hello Claudia,
I just wanted to let you know that the problem that caused notifications for exchange posts to be sent to users who had chosen not to receive them has been fixed.
Thanks again for reporting it.
Please let me know if you need anything else.
Regards,
Alejandro
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