linkedin crowdsourcing translation controversy

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Recently, the translation community was up in arms at LinkedIn's suggestion that professional translators crowdsource the translation of its website. This presentation briefly explains LinkedIn and crowdsourcing and then delves into what made the suggestion so controversial.

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LINKEDIN CROWDSOURCING TRANSLATION CONTROVERSYRachel McRoberts

August 18, 2009

What is:

LinkedIn Crowdsourcing Translation Controversy

LinkedIn

“Our mission is to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.”

LinkedIn

Crowdsourcing

“… the act of outsourcing a task to an undefined, generally large group of people. It also carries the idea of bypassing the professionals in favor of a strength-in-number effort.”

Translation

Controversy

“What type of incentive would you expect for translating the LinkedIn site?” I would want to do this because it’s fun Translation leader board recognition Highlight your LinkedIn translation work on

your LinkedIn profile LinkedIn Translator Group membership Upgraded LinkedIn accounts Other (i.e. direct payment)

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