And another proofreader recruitment attempt!
Since some of our proofreaders lately became inactive while the workload is still pretty high, Woxxy asked me to write up another recruitment post.
First, you should know English well, that goes without saying. Japanese knowledge helps, but is anything but a requirement. You should also be aware that this will take quite some time, so if you don’t have the dedication, please do not apply either. And lastly, more than just mere knowledge of English, you will need to have an eye for detail and be able to spot that single typo in those hundreds of words.
If you think you got what it takes, then by all means send Woxxy a mail/PM in the forum.
The next step will be a proofreading test. You may wonder why we bother with that, but one good proofreader is easily more valuable than 10 merely average ones.
The test will consist of 4 translated, but not yet edited chapters and one chapter that has been fully edited. This might sound much, but keep in mind that you’ll have all the time necessary to finish. Not to mention that this isn’t far from what you’ll be doing every week anyway. The chapters themselves have plenty of things to look out for, from typos to questionable grammar to other little surprises. This goes doubly so for the edited chapter.
With all that said, I hope you are still interested in undertaking the challenge.
wonder if anyone will join the last one was total mess? not really sure if it was mess but noone got recruited if i still remember good :(
Two guys got recruited from that round. Karisu and Tetramaster. On around 45 applicants.
It was not a mess really, it’s just a test for which you need some skills beyond knowing English.
yop so i dont remember after all wich is actualy good :) since at least those got recruited
kinda wonder if i should try it kinda intrested in “behide the scenes” of manga Translations :)
Given that interest is rather low currently, probably owing to the fact that we already had a drive and scared many away, I dont really see why you shouldn’t try. Woxxy may have to do some work setting it up, but aside from that…
Though keep in mind, the description is no exaggeration. If you can’t stay focussed and spot all the tiny stuff, you probably won’t pass.
I’ve got no problem at all at setting up tests. My job is taking care of administration after all.
Oh herro thar! I r think I is qu@Lifi3d 4 dis work. Pl0xz gimmez les devoirs.
Can I has cheezbuergers?
Jokes aside, I don’t think the general population realizes that in order to qualify to work for Foolz, one would have to be on par, if not better, than a editor in a legitimate publishing company.
That both honors us and makes the people willing to apply run away.
But heck, I’ll go with it.
I must say, I’m surprised I haven’t been assasinated by zed yet for “how I butchered” english XD
and see, you don’t even deny it cause you know it’s the truth :P
It would be kind of silly to reprimand you when you do it on purpose, no? <.<
I AM DRINK CHOCOLATE MILK
THE APPLE ARE ON THE TABLE
I’ll pass, I’m far too lazy.
Lies. If you can spam, you can take the test. You know what I think, Vythcaex? I think you’re SCARED of this test. SCARED.
Well, it could be that too, I guess.
I’ll take the jailbait!
Wait, wrong one…
braap braap M you do it
Lol I’m the one who’s scared.
Spammers, go back to forums.
aye Captain
back on the deck mates
NO! YOU DONT TELL ME WHAT TO DO!
lol i would try but i don’t have time to proofread every week.
Okay, I’m kinda interested here. However, I don’t know if I’l have the time, nor is English my native language. Would that be a problem?
Ultimately, if you want, you can try and see. The test would at least help figuring out the English part.
Okay, then. How do I get tested?
“If you think you got what it takes, then by all means send Woxxy a mail/PM in the forum.”
You go in forums, register and PM me.
i’m also kinda interested..so how can i be tested or get tested??
send a message to Woxxy. He’ll set everything up for you.
I have a question.
Why is kotomi here? Why didn’t you choose Kyou? WHY!? TELL ME WHY!?
No, I would not take “Kotomi is smart” as an answer
I forgot to change my name lol hehehe
“No, I would not take “Kotomi is smart” as an answer”
Why not? She’s the only one who can speak English of them all.
Awesome detail.
Ignoring the intentional typo in my name, I’d say my english is absolutely fantabulous! That, and I have a good eye for detail (I may be ever-so-slightly OCD ^^). But I’m only online about twice a week – 3 times in a good week – so I’m unsure if this would satisfy the requirements of being a FoOlz Proofer…
If this is okay I’d definitely like to apply :D
I’LL DO IT (AGAIN)! If I pass I can always do it during school, I usually have a lot of free time during class >.>
I’m sure highwind would love another Australian on the team.
GO FORTH, JOHN GRAY.
Well, that made my mind up. I’m not working for a person who types like THAT.
The previous “Woxxy” wasn’t me, just some replica.
I removed that message.
You don’t have to work for me, Vythcaex ;)
DON’T TELL WOXXY IT WAS ME I AM SURE HE WILL NEVER NOTICE
U SO SMART.
I’m waiting for when I have more requests to make a new batch of tests.
ahh damn it I wanna try this… I feel tempted to try this test… woxxy I’ll pm you (if I remember that is…)
Do you guy need more editor?I think ít’s pretty late but one of my favorite manga release rate are too slowing.So,i wanna help you guy with this but all I can do is using PTS.